The 1950's were about having fun, breaking out from under the suppression of independent thinking. "The Great Pretender," "That'll be the Day," just to name a few. It made the youth of the decade feel like they had a voice, for the first time in their lives.
The 1960's shifted towards responsibility. Especially near the end of the decade when the Vietnam War was raging and the "Peace, Not War" movement was blooming. "House of the Rising Sun," "Fortunate Son," and "All Along the Watch Tower," were among the many anti-war anthems. The music changed, the youth were enraged and the battle cry mirrored life.
The 1970's music genre transformed from one of rebelliousness to one of frolic and gaiety. Disco and dance floors. Express yourself and excess. "Y.M.C.A." "Walk on the Wild Side," and "Dancing Queen," got people to jive and boogie and come alive.
The 1980's was a time of decadence, no major war, depression or the like. Society felt comfortable and as MTV hit our screens and synthesizers wailed and chimed into our daily lives- we felt like we needed to focus on ourselves. Less responsibility and more eccentricity. "Sweet Dreams," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," and "Purple Rain," the soundtrack of the decades hay day.
The 1990's music became more grunge, more emotional, more personal. "Losing My Religion," "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and "Don't Speak," topped the charts and there was a shift away from excess and more towards self-reflection.
The music of the 20th century, still echo's today. Especially Classic Rock, Rap and Grunge. Song's from every era make their way to the radio and on personal playlists.
The 21st century of course brought more changes. Every genre imaginable.
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