The songs of 1968 were the aural background that wove together the year’s highs and lows. The anthems, protest songs, folk, funk and soul sounds echoed the spirit – and tension – of the era.

The track, No. 5 on our list of the Top 10 Blood, Sweat & Tears Songs, was written by singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, and was first recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1966.

This week 48 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968; the London Bridge was sold to a U.S. oil company, and was later erected in Arizona; “2001: A Space Odysse… ...

And in a way, 1968 was just as fertile as 1967 for great music -- maybe even more so, as you'll see by our list of the Top 10 Albums of 1968. ... Songbook and even one of his old band's songs.

David Brimer, LkldLive's 'Revolution' highlights top songs of 1968. Paul Catala. [email protected].

This week 48 years ago, the Vietnam War’s first Battle of Saigon ended; actor Daniel Craig was born; American Peggy Fleming won the women’s World Figure Skating Championship; the Glenn … ...