Musical Monday with Gershon Kingsley

On January 15, 1969, composer and keyboardist Gershon Kingsley released the single "Pop Corn". It went onto become the first fully electronic piece of music that became a hit. (Although Kingsley's version was popular, it wasn't until 1972 and the cover by Hot Butter that this great little tune became an international smash. In fact, most of the covers that are still being recorded to this day are based on the Hot Butter version, not Kingsley's original.

In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of "Pop Corn" popping, here's the original version AND the original video that came with it. It is interesting to listen to, even now, as it feels both outdated and futuristic at the same time. One can only imagine what people in 1969 thought when they first heard it.