The Music
The wiki link here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/..._100_singles_of_1963 lists the Billboard Hot 100 singles of 1963 to help you get a feel for some the music of the time.
Similarly you can listen to this music from 1963 YouTube playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playli...AGmLm7dC3Vwg-YRGPDYf
Get the "official" S.P.Y. soundtrack here!
http://www.mediafire.com/downl....P.Y.+Soundtrack.rar
The Lingo
Some of the terminology that was used during the decade. These don't have to be used but feel free to pepper your characters speech with them if you so choose.
Ace - Cool
A Gas - Having a lot of fun.
All Show and No Go - Looks good but has no go power.
Beat Feet - Leave the area quickly.
Blast - Had a great time.
Blitzed - Drunk
Book - Leave the scene
Bookin' - Going real fast
Bread - Money
Cat - Guy
Don't Flip Your Wig - Don't lose your cool
Drop a Dime - use the pay phone
Far-out - awesome
Fox - An outstanding looking woman
Groovy - Nice or cool
Heavy - Needing a lot of thought
Lay It On Me - Speak your piece
Sharp - Real Good Looking
Fashion
You can use these photos as reference to give you an idea of what the clothes were like for the period. It's not necessarily required, but sometimes it's nice to have a visual aid.
For Men
https://www.google.com/search?...Vh4KHYxoA5QQ_AUIBigB
For Women
https://www.google.com/search?...XB4KHXrDDxgQ_AUIBigB
Fashion was a bit different "across the pond" however, especially for women.
For Men
https://www.google.com/search?...0h4KHSuuAiUQ_AUIBigB
For Women
https://www.google.com/search?...ant+1960%27s+fashion
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:04, Sat 08 Oct 2016.