American Songwriter

3 Female Singers and Groups From the 1960s Who Scored No. 1 Albums

Too often, we only recall the male-dominated rock bands of the 60s. Here are three leading women and groups from the 1960s ...
Houston Public Media

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25. Connie Francis fixes her hair ...
Yahoo

Legendary '60s 'Girl Groups' Were Exploited and Largely Forgotten. A New Book Gives Them Their Due

"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow," by Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz, celebrate the singers of some of America's most iconic songs The songs of the “girl groups” of the 1960s are an unforgettable ...
WTKR

Legacy of The Freedom Singers cemented as part of civil rights movement

During the civil rights movement of the early 1960s, The Freedom Singers traveled across the country to raise funds for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. Their songs spread a message of ...
WUFT

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies

Pop singer Connie Francis has died at 87. The first female singer to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, she was known for her hit single "Who's Sorry Now?" and for singing the theme song and ...