[Nostalgic Collection] Classic oldies masterpieces. Recommended popular songs

One BoyJoanie Sommers

Joanie Sommers ~ One Boy (Stereo)

This song was used in the 1960 Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie.

Compared to the memorable hit ‘A Lot of Livin’ to Do,’ which reached No.

7 in the U.S., this one only managed to be a “smash hit” at No.

50.

However, it seems to have been more popular in Japan.

It was even used in commercials.

Though often seen as an idol, she also had real talent as a singer.

The LocomotionLittle Eva

Little Eva – Loco-motion(1962)

It’s a single released in 1962 by American singer Little Eva.

This classic has been covered by many artists, and in Japan it was covered by Yukari Ito.

No matter the era, it remains a very popular, accessible dance number loved by everyone.

Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis

Connie Francis : Pretty Little Baby

A song by Connie Francis, who released a string of hits in the 1960s.

In the United States, the single of this song was not released, and it became a Japan-only hit.

In Japan, Mie Nakao, who was 16 at the time, covered the song in 1962 under the title “Kawaii Baby,” and it became a major hit.

Walkin’ After MidnightPatsy Cline

Walkin’ After Midnight (Remastered 2015)

This is a song written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline.

It was originally written for the pop singer Kay Starr, but after she turned it down, Patsy ended up singing it instead.

Songs that become hits through twists like this are pretty interesting, aren’t they?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Blue BayouRoy Orbison

Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou (Live 1973)

Roy Orbison, who had over 20 Top 40 hits including “Only the Lonely,” “Crying,” and “Oh, Pretty Woman.” When he sings rock with that beautiful voice, it gives me chills.

This song was a smash hit, reaching No.

29 on the U.S.

charts, but when Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1977, it became a huge hit, reaching No.

3.

That version might be more widely known.

Like I DoNancy Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra Like I Do

This song was released in 1962 by Nancy Sinatra, the daughter of Frank Sinatra.

In Japan, it was given the completely unrelated Japanese title “Lemon no Kiss,” and groups like The Peanuts have covered it in Japanese.

The Great PretenderTHE PLATTERS

THE PLATTERS – “THE GREAT PRETENDER” (1955)

Released in 1955 by the American Black vocal group The Platters, this song reached number one on the U.S.

charts.

The presence of a single female member within the male group adds depth and breadth to the harmonies, resulting in a richly nuanced piece that can be enjoyed in a smooth, heartfelt manner.