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How did people listen to music in the 1960s?

Radio

* One of the most popular ways people listened to music in the 1960s was through the radio.

* Most households had at least one radio, and many people listened to the radio while they were at work or cooking dinner.

*Radio stations played a wide variety of music, including pop, rock, R&B, and country music.

*People could also listen to news and sports on the radio.

Television

* Another way people listened to music in the 1960s was through the television.

*Many television shows featured musical guests, and some shows, like "American Bandstand," were devoted entirely to music.

*People could also watch music videos on television.

Records

*Records were also a popular way to listen to music in the 1960s.

*People would buy records at record stores or order them through the mail.

*Records were typically made of vinyl and played on turntables.

Cassette Tapes

* Cassette tapes were introduced in the 1960s and became increasingly popular as the decade went on.

*Cassette tapes were smaller and more portable than records, making them ideal for listening to music on the go.

8-Track Tapes

*8-track tapes were another type of audio tape that was popular in the 1960s.

*Each tape held eight tracks, and users could switch between tracks by moving a lever on the tape player.

Live Performances

* People in the 1960s also listened to music by attending live concerts and performances.

*Music festivals, such as Woodstock, were especially popular during this time.

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