The first step im taking is comparing the way that songwriting and music has changed between the 1960's to now. in the 1960's music started taking a turn and begun having a more meaningful twist. while some songs tugged at your heart others still had that up beat no care feel. i feel that most music nowadays lack that meaning. from the beach boys to the beatles and even Elvis it was evident that music wouldnt be the same. right now im having troubles finding a good way to compare the styles of songwriting from the 60's to today. What i have been successful at is comparing the difference in beats. For example Mr. Bass man by Johnny Cymbal (1963) is very fast and up beat and fun while Bubbly by Colbie Caillat (2007) is more slow and heartfelt which goes along with what i said in the beginning. The 60's is the era where everything took a turn. fashion, government, songs, prices, and even T.V shows. The beginning of the change in music started in the late 1950's early 1960's when more meaningful songs started climbing the charts. Some songs that represent the turn of the century consist of Patsy Cline - I fall to pieces (1961) and even Loretta Lynn - You aint woman enough (1968) which represents women rights and power.