In the late 50s and all through the 60s, teenage death ballads narratively describing tragedies were immensely popular.

The 1960s excelled in cheesy pop ballads with songs like “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley and “Mr. Lonely” by Bobby Vinton. The British invasion of the mid-’60s brought ...

Though Faithfull may be most remembered for her music and film work during London’s swinging ’60s, “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” marks a sharp turn toward new wave. Meanwhile, Faithfull’s ...