Channel Update and THANK YOU from Matt |

[@CalicoSilver]

Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement, Matt. As you know, I've also enjoyed your channel very much. Yours is one of the best for sure. Thanks again. Jeff

[@popgoesthe60s52]

It's been fun connecting with other content creators - keep up the great work!

[@steelyfan7745]

GREAT channel indeed!

[@jasontheoldmillennial7197]

I’ve really enjoyed your channel over the last year. It’s been very educational. I can’t get enough of your Beatles content. I also like the fact you reply to my comments. It really makes me feel apart of the channel. I hope more people discover your channel Matt.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Jason! I always appreciate the comments and I'm happy to respond to them. There is plenty more Beatles coming so stay tuned!

[@Glitch4Twitch]

I appreciate ya channel, keep up the good work!

[@connorcm3]

Thank you, matt

[@elirosen1391]

Matt, thank you so much for all your work. I've learned so much about the Beatles, the Stones, Marianne Faithfull, and the Lovin' Spoonful, including who sang backing on "Try a Little Bit"! I look forward to what the future holds for your channel.

[@JammerAma]

You are easily one of the better hidden gem channels on KZbin. You speak well, your background in design serves you well on this platform and you talk about great stuff to go along with pretty good production value. Just keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching my man.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much appreciated - thank you!

[@christopherdrzik6784]

I just recently found your channel and enjoy what I've seen. Keep it up and you'll get more followers.

[@jimmybonar2566]

This is probably the only You tube channel that when i watch it , I never pause, skip or do anything else. I watch the video from start to finish with no interruptions!. The Beatles 'deep dives' to me are just so interesting and informative, they are my favourites but any of the topics Matt brings up are well worth viewing. Thank you Matt, appreciate these videos and look forward to many many more.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you Jimmy! Much appreciated.

[@graemeking7336]

Thanks for turning me on to Shannon's channel. Both she and yourself are engaging, informed presenters. Great job !

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yeah, she is good! Thanks for the feedback, Graeme.

[@stevescott2903]

Thanks a million Matt. Always enjoy your thoroughly objective, studied & measured overviews of really, the music of all our lives, the phenomena of the Beatles & others, music that influences & echo's to this very day. Unpretentious, very approachable, honest, entertaining, edifying, puts me & everyone else I'm sure into a happy place.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

That is high praise, Steve. Thank you.

[@pelaronson4086]

Hello, and thank you, for all great shows, that you gave us. Much love Ron Ps. We still love the Beatles...THE MOST!!!!

[@johnwagner8857]

Matt, you do a wonderful job conducting your research, thoughtfully conveying your opinions, and encouraging respectful conversation. I look forward to continuing to watch your channel. Keep up the excellent work.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, John. Plenty more to come!

[@70PaulK]

This has been a great channel to follow during the lockdown, especially with its attempt to challenge the established narrative of the Beatles (All Things Must Pass in the Let It Be sessions). The comments are always worth scrolling through to widen my perspective. Have also found the John Heaton channel to be very informative on the solo material of the Beatles.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Paul! Yes I am a fan of John Heaton and I watch his regularly.

[@markjamesmeli2520]

I love these vids Matt. You put your videos over in a very smart, educated way. You don't come off as just a guy in his basement. I've learned from watching your videos. Your knowledge comes through and so does your true passion for the music.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Mark - more to come!

[@TheMaijicalKingdom]

I’ve enjoyed your channel very much. I occasionally disagree with analysis of an aspect of what you say, but always appreciate the thought that goes into it!

[@TheNoisylover]

I believe that a hundred years from now music historians and cultural anthropologists will be digging on this channel because the sixties music was a renaisance in human history. Paul McCartney was right ..." Pop music IS the classical music of now" I LOVE learning about what I love Thank you, Matt. When I die , you get my LP collection!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate the comment and I hope an interest in this music will remain. Time will tell...Thank you - I can always use more LPs!

[@garymitchell8335]

Superb channel! Thanks for all the great work you’ve done. I’ve learned a lot and pondered a lot watching the videos.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Gary!

[@mano1971music]

Very grateful to have discovered your channel and deep insight into bands from the 60's. I would enjoy a deep discussion of the band LOVE if possible. Arthur Lee was an amazing songwriter who never quite received the attention that he should have during the 1960's....

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, Love is certainly on my list - one of the most interesting bands of their time. Thanks for the request!

[@robinstevenson6690]

Some of just are just discovering your channel (I found it yesterday). I believe your viewership is going to skyrocket. Just keep doing what you do!

[@davidrobinson2776]

I’ve had such a great time, Matt, watching and commenting. There are only a handful of KZbin channels I comment on regularly because, as we know, they can be particularly “salty” to put it mildly. But yours, sir, is refreshingly polite, even when inevitable disagreements happen. I also appreciate the excellent analysis you provide. The relaxed conversational style you have really makes me want to join in the discussions. No flashy cut scenes, gimmicks or editing, just great content. Well done, Matt.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the warm comment, David!

[@tyronerodgers]

Matt. Belateded comment here. May your channel grow! It's one of the only channels I have seen in the Beatles' community that has, as you've said, broadened the conversation! The Let It Be Deep Dives are second to none!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Tyrone! Response to the channel has been positive so I will continue to challenge myself (and viewers) by bringing the best content I can. I appreciate the warm comment.

[@lisannbart]

I really love this channel as a life long Beatles fan...I can never learn enough about them..Thanks Matt!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

The Beatles are endlessly fascinating! Plenty more to come!

[@jackilyncaraballo6586]

Thank you for all your hard work Matt! I get renewed appreciation for the music I grew up with when I listen to your channel. And well...Beatles 4Ever!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Jackilyn - more to come!

[@randykirby2866]

Thank you Matt for your informative and thought provoking videos. The topics you choose are refreshing and outside the box from a lot of the re-hash that you normally see. Keep it up. I'll be watching!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Randy. More to come.

[@evanshear5378]

Matt your channel is growing quickly. (I luckily caught on early). Your success is warranted and deserved. You provide great information, thoughtful analysis, and interesting takes that other channels don't. Keep up the great work! Look forward to seeing a lot more "popping"!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Evan! Much appreciated.

[@baronsaturday951]

Hello from France ! Thank you for your great channel ! The story of the Association is just fantastic ! Maybe in the future, the story of the Five Americans ? I think fans of sixties bands should know this band ! One of my favorite ! Thanks again for all !

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I love the Five Americans and a video is planned for them. My to do list is long so stay tuned!

[@roygoad2870]

I’am 68 and ever since I can remember I loved all music and of course rock &roll, I’am from the UK and was lucky to have a brother and sister 1O years older than me so can remember going to see Elvis when my sister was a big fan of his, by the mid sixties the music took over my life growing up and I love to post on Facebook posts the great You Tube choices we get now, it’s like living your young teen years again. So yes we need an intelligent channel to fly the flag for great 60’s music!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Roy - more to come!

[@MiamiJeff1967]

Hi Matt, you have a very enjoyable and informative channel, I love 60's music and I think it was the most creative decade when it came to music, all genres! Keep up the great work! See ya.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you Jazzy! More to come!

[@nathananthony7517]

Your content is great. I love 60s music, and I've learned so much from your channel and enjoyed the opinions. I'm going to keep coming back.

[@chrisjenkinsonline]

Great channel. Loved the “albums that never were” segments. Thanks for the other page recommendations

[@GenialHarryGrout]

A big 60's music fan here and even now I am finding music that I hadn't heard before. A great decade of music that will always live on.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I am hoping it lives on! Thanks for adding to the cause with your kind comment.

[@MplsTodd]

I love your channel, Matt! I appreciate the range of topics and artists covered. I’m sure your list of suggested topics is already long, but I’ll add Simon & Garfunkel, Spirit & The Animals. Also, I like how you highlight obscure bands. Honeybus is a late ‘60s UK band worth checking out (songs like “She Sold Blackpool Rock” “Story” “How Long”).

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I am a fan of Honeybus, so I will probably touch on them at some point. The others you mentioned too will be given the Pop Goes the 60s treatment too. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@davejacquith4960]

That ClearLight album you have displayed in the background...I had that album in my hands at a record show and decided to put it back...that was a dumb move I regret...

[@Texastentialist-ls9kz]

I found your channel via the upcoming“Get Back” Beatles documentary. I’ve really enjoyed your deep dives on the tapered conversations with the band.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Texastentialist and welcome!

[@Homebrew58]

Thanks to your channel I discovered Mark Lewisohn's books about the Beatles. Tune In was awesome! As I was reading I kept saying this needs to be turned into a long form TV series something like The Crown.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

You're welcome. Lewisohn's work is so important. Making a TV series of that would be quite the project but not nearly as hard as writing it!

[@MattandJessTV]

My dad wrote Songs Of the Sixties! It's a really fun book, my dad is super knowledgeable on the music from the 60's and about music in general. Glad to hear you liked his book :) - Jess

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hello, Jess! Yes, his book has given me some additional ideas for videos! Thanks for stopping by.

[@MattandJessTV]

@@popgoesthe60s52 That's awesome, I'm glad it's inspired you. My dad is seriously a fountain of information from that era and the stories he could tell you!!!. It was a cool way for me to discover your channel, keep up the good work :) - Jess

[@mountain-morning]

Thank you for this brilliant channel. The content is well thought-out and-thought provoking. Your smooth delivery and adept storytelling allow the facts and opinions to unfold like a mystery novel one cannot put down.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Ed - that’s high praise. I appreciate the comment!

[@davegofstein801]

Hi Matt, I just wanted to chime in and say how much I enjoy your videos. All the work you put in is really appreciated! I especially love the complete artist breakdowns (Marianne Faithfull, Lovin' Spoonful, Peter & Gordon...). There are so many artists I hope you get around to doing something similar for one of these days. Top of my list might be Chad & Jeremy (interesting comparison to Peter & Gordon and then sharp turn into Psychedelia!). The Cowsills (fascinating story and great pop music) and The Move (another interesting story full of twists & turns but lots of great music). But I'm sure you have enough work to do without fielding "requests". Whatever you come up with I'll continue to look forward to the next episode! Thanks, dave g.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Dave. I have Chad & Jeremy and the Cowsills near the top of my very long list so you will be seeing those hopefully this year. The Move is bit down the line. The next up is the Los Angeles band the Kaleidoscope, so stay tuned!

[@jasonmorris2875]

I just discovered this channel a week ago, I appreciate the analyses of music, great stuff.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, Jason!

[@Neal_Schier]

You have a really good program Matt. Keep up the excellent work. Your productions are perfect in how you present topics in such a manner that one gets the impression that you area conducting a dialog with the listeners. That type of audience/viewer interaction style will undoubtedly garner a wide audience.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you Neal. I appreciate the comment!

[@michaelfedwick9430]

Thank you Matt! Thoroughly enjoy your amazing insight and pearls of what must be some very time consuming and in-depth research! I’ve picked up some really good information and also debunked some previous inaccurate perceptions.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Michael! Yes, this research goes back quite a ways and I'm very happy to be able to do something with it in a way that others can appreciate.

[@Maharishi2]

Keep up the great work, Matt! One group that I think flew under the radar in the 60s was Pearls before Swine, Led by Tom Rapp. Rarely is a group so dedicated to mystical experience or unity consciousness in music. The first album I heard was Balaklava. The first song began, “I saw the world spinning like a toy….” and I felt transported into outer space and thus began my ethereal experiences with his band. Perhaps inconsistent but some brilliant work mixed in. Bernie Taupin and Elton John said that Rocketman was “stolen” from Tom Rapp, who had previously written and recorded a song with the same title. I would be fascinated, Matt, if you would do a selective retrospective on a few songs of Pearls before Swine. I think of them as an underground band because so few people I know have heard them. Again, whatever you choose to present I know will be a thrill for your fans. It’s extremely rare to have the KZbin ratio of thumbs up to thumbs down that you have. Finally, I wonder if you have already done a video explaining how you were involved in the 60s music scene. You seem to have quite a bit of first-hand experience. Or is it simply your scholarly research?

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hello, John. I’ll have to put Pearls Before Swine on my list! I didn’t know about Rocket Man coming from them! My involvement in 60s music comes from being exposed to it at a very young age. I began collecting at age 13 and haven’t stopped. I’ve been researching heavily for about 15 years and decided to share some of my knowledge via KZbin. Thanks for the comment!

[@lorirolley5365]

I’ve rediscovered some of the 60s tunes I grew up with during COVID. 3 part Harmonies of the Hollies. The Beatles are the best. Favorite live band is The Who. Best rock concert ever 76 Tour The Who, they came to Seattle twice. I’m from the Pacific Northwest so we had a great mix of Canadian artists on the radio back in the day. Love your channel. Well done.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much thanks, Lori! More to come.

[@beatlesfan1964]

I may be way out of line here Matt, and way late... but I gotta tell ya, I still have one of those drinking glasses! For me, it's like a family heirloom. Cheers!

[@billy38010]

Thanks, we appreciate the Forum!

[@YusefIsAGod]

Great channel, I love The Beatles stuff! It also would be very nice to talk about The Who, I don't know if you're a fan. Thank you!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I am a fan of the Who and they are on my very long list. Thanks for the request!

[@francismickus2866]

The Who, the Kinks, Otis Redding... There really is a lot of great stuff. An interesting 'what if' would have been Buddy Holly. Many if his lesser known stuff points to what would be going on in the sixties (he was only a couple of years older than Lennon, after all). Then there are other cultural areas to explore: film, books, art...

[@robintownrobintown]

This is crazy! Only a couple of days ago did I start watching videos by both of the channels you mentioned, and only those two! If you had said a third the coincidence would have been less extreme!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I guess we're on the same wavelength! Thanks for watching, Justin.

[@The_Soundrops]

I discovered your channel only recently but it has become one of my favourite places o YT, your arguments are always classy and balanced, I learned a lot, and I appreciate the fact that you don't mind being challenged. Huge thanks and waiting for more to come :)

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for the kind words - plenty more on the way!

[@daisyfvidas]

Congratulations on your excellent work and thanks for the recommendations! I really enjoy your channel ❤️

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Deise. Much appreciated.

[@eddiewillers1442]

Thanks for the links....I'll check them out. And I'm glad you are finding your channel rewarding. It's a two-way street.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO ON THIS CHANNEL! You are personally responsible for getting me in to The Association.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Glad to hear to are now an Association admirer. Thanks for the comment, Joel.

[@joelmaqueira4851]

@@popgoesthe60s52 NO PROBLEM! I'd already heard "Windy" and really liked "Never My Love", but your videos got me to do a deeper dive. "Insight Out" is a CLASSIC!

[@brentnoury7626]

Thank You Matt!! Keep up the GREAT work!! Love the channel.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate it Brent!

[@Justin_Kipper]

I really enjoy your channel. It's informative, well-researched, and nicely presented. The fact that you engage in conversation with viewers in the comment section, even if they have a different opinion than yours, elevates your channel above similar ones that are created by wackos that have no interest in anyone else's opinion. Music history is complex; no one knows everything, and sometimes there is more than one answer to any question. I also appreciate that this isn't a channel devoted to showing off recent re-released super-exclusive colored vinyl purchases that no one in their right mind would waste money on. My only regret about your channel is that I didn't discover it sooner. Keep up the good work!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Justin! There are lots of complexities to this history as you suggest. The direction music is moving seems to be content to forget this era by simply hitting the highlights in the most patronizing way, i.e. the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plenty more to come and as always, I appreciate the comment.

[@johnwallace2319]

we need you in this world

[@michaellittle5599]

matt this is a great channel, balanced and informative. one thing I would really like is something on the Beatles in the 50s, the early days, when john met paul and also stu. looking forward to more great work

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Michael - that's a great suggestion. I will put that on my very long list!

[@jaroko1967]

Thanks Matt great stuff love the deep dive on Beatles subjects. Also "Vinyl Rewind" also gave you a plug, think you sent them your album concepts...

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, Eric was very helpful to me in starting my channel so he got my first copies of _Albums That Never Were_ . Plenty more Beatles to come!

[@williamdopns3498]

I'm a big fan of your work, Matt. One suggestion I'd like to make for a future episode would be a video about 60s bands that are not american or British. For example, the great "Mutantes", from Brazil. All the best, mate!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I am aware of the Mutantes and several other non-english speaking bands. That's a great suggestion and I have started some ground work on that topic. My 'to-do' list is very long so stay tuned!

[@calebgaddi1428]

Thank you Matt!! Love your videos. I’m a Beatles fan no doubt but definitely will check out your videos on other artists. Moody Blues, Simon & Garfunkel, and Elton John I do enjoy as well. I know, I know. They’re not from the 60s, but a video on Queen will be awesome. Again thank you. You’re a graphic designer, ever thought about selling T-shirts with one of your designs? Just an idea. 😀

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hello Caleb. I may offer some t-shirts at some point along with some other items. I do have videos on Simon & Garfunkel and the Moodies planned. My list is long so stay tuned!

[@bassmanjez3842]

Excellent channel Matt, intelligent and thought provoking discussions definitely my top goto channel. Well paced and no bluff. I discovered The Association about six months before you episode so I was pleased to hear more details about them. I'm a big fan of those American vocal harmony bands e.g. Spanky, Mamas Papas etc.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Sir! I too love the vocal harmonies and I am surprised to have several ask about Spanky and our Gang, so I guess I'll have to move then to the top of the list. The Mamas & Papas are personal favorites so they will eventually get some special treatment. Thanks again for the kind comment!

[@RichStrickler]

Hi Matt. I just discovered your channel from Shannon Talks Music. I'm a big fan of her channel and she mentioned yours. She was right!!! I like the content here and have subscribed to your channel. Looks like I'll be digging deep into your past videos this week.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, Rich! Thanks for taking her suggestion!

[@RichStrickler]

@@popgoesthe60s52 You're welcome. Very cool content!!! 😎

[@chrisblackfingernail]

Hi Matt, really enjoying your dissection of 60's pop culture and of course the Beatles. I particularly respect your mature and balanced commentary, which with so many Beatle fans is rare as theres always a 'favourite Beatle' who needs some kind of defending.. as a cheeky suggestion for future items you could cover the 'hype' over the Klaatu album 347:est, which looking back was ridiculous but at the times taken quite seriously as a Beatles comeback secret. And also the avant garde McCartney inspired 'Carnival of Light' which was made well before John discovered the medium... im sure your thoughts and comments on both would be well worth watching. Keep up the good work. Chris - York UK. YBAS (York Beatles Appreciation Society)

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you so much, Chris! Carnival Of Light is one I may talk about - It really is at this point 'the great unreleased Beatles track.' The Klaatu phenomenon may be worth a short video. For now my list is long so Klaatu may take awhile. Always great hearing from the UK.

[@oranjuly]

Love this channel thanks for taking time to come up with new and interesting topics

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Brian. More to come!

[@karlnulty2455]

No, thank you! I was born after the 60s but living near Liverpool I love 60s music (particularly The Beatles and The Rolling Stones) and find your podcasts fascinating.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Karl. It seems to me that the most likely demographic to promote 60s music is the generation immediately following the 60s so I hope my channel continues to reach people like yourself. Thanks for letting me know!

[@TheNoisylover]

I performed in a sixties act for thirty years and I came to be surprised by how many hit songs featured the Coral electric sitar. I mean DOZENS ! In country, soul, you name it Bigger than wa wa

[@c.keefer332]

Very well done!! Love this channel.

[@archerie963]

thanks a lot Matt, you're the man! I hope you keep on doin what you're doin

[@kenreeve32]

Looking forward to many more months of your great content, Matt!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Ken.

[@Lefrog65]

Glad I came across your channel! I really enjoyed the “The Beatles narrative and the lies we were told” episode. Where you dove into the different narratives. I feel like I kinda knew this, especially the Beatles being guarded with certain facts. So between the 4 of them they probably had some agreed on narrative. But it was great to hear about it.

[@familydogg1234]

Happy New Year - " Ring out the old , ring in the New"

[@SgtPeppersLonelyHeartsClubBand]

I do enjoy the niche topics you discuss on music because these bands are old now, but they're really good & interesting videos to watch so thank you for that.

[@silverclive]

Great channel, Matt. Very informative and entertaining.

[@caryrodda]

Very much enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@BeatleDustino]

I love your channel. Thought I’d throw another band suggestion at you. I recently rediscovered The Turtles and have been obsessed with them. I watched the movie My Dinner with Jimi, and just loved their story and personalities. I’d love to see you cover them much like you did for The Loving Spoonful and The Association. Thanks.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I will definitely be doing the Turtles. They have a great catalog that no one seems to talk about, so I will!

[@BeatleDustino]

@@popgoesthe60s52 I’m wondering why no one talks about them. Also why they’re not in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. They had a fantastic career, and were quite the character’s. Even their post-Turtles careers is very fascinating. I’ll appreciate seeing your insight into them and their music.

[@mickola1]

Awesome channel and will definitely check out the youtubers you suggested. Keep the great content coming, I’ll be here to watch and listen. :)

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Michael!

[@feber16]

Really glad I found your channel! I would like to suggest Chad and Jeremy as a 60s duo for you to review. In my early teen years, I was a big fan of Peter and Gordon (saw your videos today) and also Chad and Jeremy. Of the two groups, Chad and Jeremy were my favorite. In the last 12 years, I have seen Chad and Jeremy and Peter and Gordon together a few times. At one point (after Gordon's death) it was Peter and Jeremy together. I am a massive Beatles fan and go to the "Fest for Beatle Fans" in Chicago every summer where Jeremy and Peter have made frequent appearances. Sad to hear that Chad passed away several months ago. I learned of Shannon's channel about 5 weeks ago - I really love that one too! Good thing I am retired - I really don't have time to work with all of these fun KZbin VC/music videos to watch. ;-). I will check out your other recommendation as well.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I didn't know Jeremy had passed. I'm a huge fan and I will be doing a video on Chad & Jeremy for sure! Yes, Shannon has a great channel and I'm glad she is really growing her channel. More to come!

[@feber16]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Jeremy is still alive. It's Chad who passed several months ago. I was surprised that it did not get more press.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

@@feber16 Got it - thanks!

[@nikoplaysguitar852]

Great channel Matt. Looking forward to more content from you.

[@jamesheenan648]

I'd like to hear your insights on The Small Faces and the Kinks. And maybe any of the Motown acts, especially the lesser known acts. Oops. I forgot. I love your channel. Keep up the good work. I also envy that room you shoot your videos. I keep looking in the background to see if I have any of the albums.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you James - your requests are on my list so stay tuned!

[@DufDavis]

Your videos are object lessons on how to do a quality music commentary. Really well researched and fair minded.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Kurt - much appreciated.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Proud to be a subscriber. Keep up the great work. Go well.

[@heywally2739]

Really enjoy the content here, Matt, and your low key approach. I may have a thing or two to contribute, being 69 soon and having gone from loving The Beach Boys, et al, in 62’, to the Beatles, Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Byrds , The Who, etc etc and then almost overnight it seemed, to Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Lived in Chicago in the 60’s and early 70’s and was able to catch a lot of great concerts as a teen (with a paranoid eye on curfew and the Chicago cops.) Anyway, look forward to exploring around here and throwing out a few comments.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Hey Wally, thank you for the nice comment. Did you catch any live shows at the Kinetic Playground (originally called Electric Theatre) on the corner of Clark & Lawrence? I understand several great bands came through there.

[@heywally2739]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Yes Matt, a few, with the highlight being The first American tour of Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull, billed with Vanilla Fudge (left early in their set because of curfew fears - I was 16) as the "headline" act. We sat on the floor, $5. It was like seeing these bands at a high school. Had already heard Zeppelin (wow) but not JT - they were the big surprise for me and I went out and picked up the "This Was" album the next day. They used to run two sets in those days (at the other main regular concert venue also, the Aragon) that didn't finish until 2 or 3AM but being young, I had to do the first shows. I don't want to bore people (but I will) but my first major show was Cream in 68' (at the terrible Coliseum). Other bands I saw/loved at various venues in the 60's and early/mid 70's were Jefferson Airplane/Blue Cheer, Ten Years After (wow), Pink Floyd (wow), James Gang, ELP (wow), Alice Cooper/Stooges, Yes (wow), Frank Zappa, Chicago (when they weren't a pop act) and others. Big concert misses that I should have done were Hendrix and especially, The Who at the Kinetic, when they did Tommy. :( Would have loved to have been a little older back then (except I'd be even older now) and gotten to see bands like the Byrds, Lovin' Spoonful, Buffalo Springfield. Anyway, thanks again. - Mike. (Wally was our dog)

[@popgoesthe60s52]

@@heywally2739 Hi Mike! Wow, you really saw some great stuff back then! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@georgemixis2172]

There is no channel that addresses what you bring up; and also as well and in depth as you do! If you could shoot them out faster, I would have problems getting my work done around my house... You are the Ken Burns of music, Matt! Thanks again!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I'm having problems getting work done around my house because of this channel! Thank you, Git!

[@georgemixis2172]

@@popgoesthe60s52 lol !!! But it's a "happy negligence"! ;)

[@oldermusiclover]

have read several places that Mr Tamborine was written about a man Bob knew when he was recording who owned a BIG Tambo

[@elichaitman3294]

I'm glad I found you, cause most of the other classic rock channels i found weren't the best, but you're very nearly the best!

[@elichaitman3294]

Maybe even THE best small classic rock channel, I'll have to check out the two channels you recommend before I can say so, keep up the good work!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Eli!

[@lornedey4040]

I like to help anyone who has the courage to step out of their comfort zone to work for themselves. Good channel with interesting content!

[@ryan98408]

Great channel! Ever thought of doing interviews? I think you could have some interesting conversations. How many primary sources have never told their story, or only told it once? I'm personally fascinated with the recording methods used in the 60s. Whether it was several bounces between two tape machines or one purely live take, it's all amazing to me. I think it helps us to appreciate the era even more.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I've thought of doing some interviews and I may pursue that, but I am still getting a handle on what I have done so far. The recording process and the difficulties around it back in the 60s is partly why that period produced such great music. Now, it's push a button, get an effect. The ease of recording today doesn't foster much creativity. Thanks for the comment, Ryan!

[@ryan98408]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Yes that's exactly how I feel! Keep doing what you're doing, it's been a real joy.

[@stevendouglas3860]

Love your channel and analytical thinking of music ..etc Matt

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you! More to come.

[@braeganmck]

Really like your show Matt!! Keep up the great work! I would also like to recommend Fit to be tie dyed’s podcast.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you! Yes, I am a fan of Fit To Be TieDyed - he's got a great channel.

[@danramixcr1594]

Greetings from Costa Rica, great channel!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Ah, beautiful Costa Rica! I find I am starting to attract some viewers from Central and South America, which is very flattering. Thank you for stopping by!

[@davidgrace4585]

I read that comment line and thought you were closing shop. I’m delighted you’re not. The channel is great. Keep it going.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, David. Plenty more to come!

[@yuuya2111]

Hello good sir! I love your channel especially Beatles vids they are very insightful and entertaining. Also the comment section is gold. Thank you for the recommendations.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My pleasure, Trang Le! Thank you for watching.

[@rdwwdr3520]

Keep up the great work! BTW I see behind you the amazing partly live album by Vanilla Fudge, Near The Beginning. What a great album to float away to. Fun fact that very spacey and bizarre track Some Velvet Morning was originally done by Lee Hazelwood and none other than Nancy Sinatra (written by Hazelwood). What an improbable and whacky duo they were! You can imagine her PR person (hired by Frank) recommending she pair up with him as a like "hip" move for her career, it's the up and coming thing etc lol. I know nothing about it that's just how I picture it LMAO.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I love Some Velvet Morning - an extremely strange song! Thanks for watching and for noticing my albums on display!

[@SimonMorelguitar]

Nice one Matt! Keep it up.

[@davidkornblatt991]

could you talk about the intermingling Stones and how they could never existed without the Beatles?

[@almanuel6140]

what i find fascinating about 1960 music is how big of an impact it has made in music. it is still relevant today. some of the recordings are over 50 years old now. people in the 1950s were not following 50 year old music of the turn of the century like we follow the 60s music...

[@popgoesthe60s52]

That's a great observation, Al. In the 60s, my folks listened to 60s music, not Al Jolson. In the 2020s, some younger people listen to 60s music as well so its staying power certainly is noteworthy.

[@mikecarlino9486]

I purchased "inside the sixties" on your recommendation before your video even finished. So Brian Forsythe owes you big-time! Tell him it was the 45 converter thingee on the cover that really did it.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Mike I will let him know!

[@zachespinoza1794]

I checked out the channels you suggested- it was a really great surprise and suggestion! In terms of requests/suggestions: the beach boys and unfortunate mental decline of brian wilson would be a topic that i think you could really nail. Other than that, great content as always!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Zach. You can expect a Beach Boys series including the Smile debacle, which will cover the details of Brian’s destabilization. Thanks for the request!

[@charleswilmot7612]

Love your channel! I’m currently working on a 60’s themed baroque-pop record and a big influence has been the Idle Race (led by Jeff Lynne). I was wondering whether you were familiar with this group? I think you’d really like them. Their album “The Birthday Party” is full of gems. Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next video!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, I have some of their work - very Beatley stuff. Great melody with that mid-sixties Carnaby Street feel! Thanks for the comment, Charles.

[@charleswilmot7612]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Very true! Some unique takes on production tricks, as well. If you’re interested, I could send you some early versions of the tunes I’m working on, in that kind of vein. I could send you an email, if you’re interested. Hope your day goes well!

[@beatlebrad5339]

I do enjoy your channel a lot . Just a lot of great discussions and topics . I can see you do your home work on all you talk about . And you know lol I have mention you and your channel on my channel as well . Well keep up the good work and I will see you on the flip side of the vinyl lol :"}. Take care !!!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks, Brad! I've just been diving into your new video discussions and have several to catch up on. You are one of my go-to guys with regard to Beatles memorabilia! Thank you for stopping by!

[@beatlebrad5339]

Thank you so much :"} and I do hope that you have a great day .. Or night Take care !!!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Matt firstly thank you for your intelligent well researched style. I like you am a severe Beatle tragic but a quiet one if you know what I mean? I have always thought an interesting Beatle docudrama related could be about Jimmy Nicol's perspective of the 2 weeks he was in the Beatles and the sad mysterious aftermath? At the very least I think it could make for an interesting discussion topic for you?

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Neil. There is a book out on Jimmy Nichol called The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt that I may review if I ever get around to buying it. I heard a podcast he did and that story sounds fascinating. Thanks for the request!

[@vanillacreem816]

Hey Matt, your channel is great. I look forward to your future videos. If you have not already, why don’t you consider doing a video on the breakup of the Beatles. You do such great analysis and research on the Beatles , would love to hear your take on their breakup. Keep up the great work!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for that request JT. I have one in the works! It's a big topic so I'm still outlining where I want it to go. Much appreciated!