6 of the 60s: 11/13/13 (1969)....

Hey gang, another half-dozen nuggets from the sixties are on their way, and this week I'm back to 1969, the year a group of Native Americans took over Alcatraz Island for over a year and a half to protest tribal conditions...(I've included links to buy anything you see on MP3 or CD if possible)...

The Temptations - "I Can't Get Next To You"
from the album Puzzle People (1969)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Songwriters: Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield

The way that all five Tempts traded off verses like football players is a big part of why this is my favorite song from the legendary vocal group.

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Jr. Walker & The All-Stars - "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)"
from the album Home Cookin' (1969)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
Songwriters: Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua

The singer and saxophonist enlisted fellow vocal groups the Andantes and the Originals to flesh out this slice of soul heaven.

Tyrone Davis - "Can I Change My Mind"
from the album Can I Change My Mind (1969)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #5
Songwriters: Barry Dispenza, Carl Wolfolk

The soul singer from Mississippi who moved to Chicago had the first of his three #1 R&B hits with this shuffling groovy jam.

Mel & Tim - "Backfield In Motion"
from the album Good Guys Only Win In The Movies (1969)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #10
Songwriters: Mel Harden, Tim McPherson

Another act hailing originally from Mississippi were this cousin duo who scored a musical touchdown with this smooth soul record.

Johnnie Taylor - "Take Care Of Your Homework"
from the album Who's Making Love (1968)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #20
Songwriters: Homer Banks, Don Davis, Raymond Johnson, Tom Kelly

This Stax gem almost made the top of the R&B singles chart, following the success of the album's title track.

Johnny Adams - "Reconsider Me"
from the album Heart & Soul (1969)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #28
Songwriters: Margaret Lewis, Myra Smith

The "Tan Canary" showcased his amazing vocal range with this mix of country and blues that Ray Charles set the stage for..

That's it for this week's 60s flashback...Tomorrow I'll have 7 more from 1979 and 8 from 1989...