Oh Happy Day - Die Kult-Songs Der Hippie-Ära
A loving retrospective of the soundtrack to countercultural revolution, this 1993 compilation gathers the defining songs of the 1960s and early 70s hippie era. From folk protest anthems to psychedelic pop landmarks, the collection captures the optimism, idealism, and musical adventurousness that shaped a generation. The selections span multiple continents and styles, unified by their sense of liberation and social consciousness. Across two discs, you'll encounter beloved classics and deeper cuts that genuinely mattered to people fighting for change. Perfect for understanding how popular music became a vehicle for social transformation, or simply for rediscovering the warmth and craft of era-defining songs. A comprehensive snapshot of when rock and roll meant something.
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk World and Country |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | BMG |
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Folk World and Country
Style:
Label:
BMG
Country:
Germany
Year:
1993
1-01. America (2) - A Horse With No Name 4:10
1-02. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California 3:48
1-03. Ben E. King - Stand By Me 2:55
1-04. Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine 2:03
1-05. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You 4:34
1-06. Sam and Dave - Soul Man 2:36
1-07. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay 2:43
1-08. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is 3:04
1-09. The Fifth Dimension - Up, Up And Away 2:40
1-10. Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto - The Girl From Ipanema 2:44
1-11. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 3:02
1-12. Sly and The Family Stone - Everyday People 2:20
1-13. José Feliciano - Light My Fire 3:32
1-14. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 4:16
1-15. Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples - Oh, Happy Day 6:09
2-01. Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) 2:58
2-02. Don McLean - American Pie - Part One 4:04
2-03. The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin' 2:38
2-04. The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man 2:19
2-05. The Beach Boys - Surfin' 2:18
2-06. Cher - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves 2:36
2-07. Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man 2:26
2-08. Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden 2:52
2-09. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String 2:21
2-10. Dawn (5) - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree 3:20
2-11. The Kinks - Lola 4:09
2-12. Canned Heat - Going Up The Country 2:50
2-13. Jefferson Airplane - Somebody To Love 2:54
2-14. Joe Cocker - The Letter 4:20
2-15. Santana - Black Magic Woman 3:17
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