Joan Baez's self-titled debut album reached the top ten in late 1960 and
remained on the Billboard charts for over two years. Her popularity
(and that of the folk revival itself) would place Baez on the cover of
Time magazine in November 1962. Baez was openly political, and as the
civil rights movement gathered steam, she aligned herself with Pete
Seeger, Guthrie and others.
Released in 1963,
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is the second
studio album by Bob Dylan. Whereas his self-titled debut album had
contained only two original songs, this album represented the
beginning of Dylan's writing contemporary lyrics to traditional
melodies. It opens with "Blowin' in the Wind", which became an anthem
of the 1960s.
Clouds is the second album by the Canadian
singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on May 1, 1969. Clouds has
subtle, unconventional harmonies and songs about lovers, among other
themes. The album charted at number 22 in Canada and number 31 in the
United States. It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry
Association of America.
Songs of Leonard Cohen is the debut album
by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, released on December 27,
1967, the album features some of Cohen's most celebrated songs. Mojo
has described the album as "not only the cornerstone of Cohen's
remarkable career, but also a genuine songwriting landmark in terms of
language, thematic developments and even arrangements." "Suzanne" was
ranked 41st on Pitchfork's 'Top 200 Songs of the 1960s'.
