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[Nostalgic Collection] Classic oldies masterpieces. Recommended popular songs
When you think of classic oldies, what songs come to mind?
For those who lived through that era, they’re all songs full of nostalgia.
These days, it seems that young people who didn’t grow up with oldies are being captivated by their classic vibe through various media like commercials and movies.
It’s true that the foundations of most genres—jazz, rock, blues, and more—were laid in that period.
And it’s interesting to see popular bands and singers revive those sounds by incorporating their essence.
This time, we researched some classic oldies hits!
We’ve carefully selected them, so please take a look!
Nostalgic Collection: Oldies Classics — Recommended Popular Songs (1–10)
Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry
The intro phrase and riff of this song influenced later rock to such an extent that it’s no exaggeration to call them a “great invention.” They’ve been quoted in various rock ’n’ roll tracks, and there are countless cover versions.
So even if someone doesn’t know the song itself, there can’t be many people who haven’t heard its intro guitar phrase or riff.
It’s such a monumental number that it even makes you worry—unnecessarily—about what the modern rock scene might have looked like if this song had never existed!
Rock Around The ClockBill Haley & His Comets
Released in 1954 by Bill Haley & His Comets, this is a classic so famous that any fan of oldies is sure to know it.
It’s an extremely upbeat twist number, and it’s no exaggeration to say that it helped spark the rock ’n’ roll boom that followed.
Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers
Many of you have probably heard this song, haven’t you? This “Unchained Melody” was chosen as the main theme song for the 1990 hit film Ghost and became explosively popular.
The film version’s arrangement is sweet and romantic, isn’t it?
Great Balls of FireJERRY LEE LEWIS
This “Great Balls of Fire” is well known as one of Jerry Lee Lewis’s signature songs.
It was also used as the theme song for the 1989 biographical film Great Balls of Fire!, so even though he was a singer who was active in the 1950s, he remained popular in the 1980s and 1990s as well.
EverydayBuddy Holly
Buddy Holly was a rock musician who became popular in the 1960s for his distinctive singing style, featuring a falsetto “scoop.” His song “Everyday” is one of his signature tracks, characterized by a melody reminiscent of a nursery rhyme.
Even though it’s rock music, its form is quite different from what we hear today.
It’s a song that really evokes its era.
Loco-MotionLittle Eva
The 1962 hit sung by Little Eva from the United States is a quintessential song of its era, blending a catchy melody with a fun dance.
Written and composed by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, it’s characterized by simple, easy-to-remember lyrics and rhythm.
There’s also the anecdote that a demo recording sung by Little Eva—who was working as a babysitter at the time—was released as is, evoking the spirit of 1960s pop culture.
It’s a track that makes everyone want to dance at parties and lively gatherings.
This work, which conveys the power of music to bring people together, continues to be loved across generations.
The DiaryNeil Sedaka
This “The Diary” is one of Neil Sedaka’s signature songs.
It’s well known for being very similar to Takashi Hosokawa’s signature song “Kokoro Nokori.” I can’t say whether it was copied, but the melody line was clearly quite influenced (lol).
It’s a bright and lovely pop tune.