[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!
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[Nostalgic Collection] Oldies Masterpieces: Recommended Popular Songs (71–80)
Puff, the Magic DragonPeter, Paul & Mary
A single released in 1963 by Peter, Paul and Mary, the most successful folk group in the United States in the 1960s.
It reached No.
2 on the US charts.
This classic song tells the story of Puff, an immortal dragon, and his friendship and parting with a boy named Jackie Paper.
What’d I Say Pts. 1 & 2Ray Charles
It’s well known that “What’d I Say” was originally a piece over seven minutes long and was therefore recorded in two parts, Part 1 and Part 2.
The intro is lengthy, and it might make you impatient on first listen, but from the second time on, the electric piano in that intro gradually lifts your mood.
LucilleLittle Richard
It only reached No.
17 in the U.S.
in 1956, but it went on to have a tremendous impact on later rock & roll and R&B.
His vocal style is even said to have served as a model for Paul McCartney, and considering that the young Beatles once opened for him, you can see how great he was.
He also appeared with the Bangles in the music video for Walking Down Your Street.
[Nostalgic Collection] Classic Oldies: Recommended Popular Songs (81–90)
ProblemsThe Everly Brothers
This is one of the hit songs by the brother duo The Everly Brothers, who were active from the late 1950s to the 1960s.
The cross-harmonies of the two country singers are beautiful, making it a perfect track for some light dancing.
LanaVelvets
The Japanese title is “My Beloved Lana.” It’s a song that became especially popular in Japan.
The vocal group has the unusual background of being formed by a high school teacher and students.
It’s famous for having been written specifically for them by Roy Orbison, who liked their harmonies.
Busy Four often covered it as well, with Yuzo Gucci singing the falsetto parts.
My Special AngelBobby Helms
A song by country singer Bobby Helms.
It reached No.
7 in the U.S.
and No.
22 in the U.K.
In 1968, the vocal group The Vogues covered the song, and their version was also a major hit, reaching No.
7 in the U.S.
He is also known for singing the original version of Jingle Bell Rock, one of the most popular Christmas songs.
You Don’t Own MeLesley Gore
A hit song by Lesley Gore, who reigned at the top as an American idol in the early 1960s.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts.
The No.
1 spot at the time was held by the Beatles’ smash hit “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” It’s a powerful song declaring, “I am not your possession.” In Japan, Kaori Tsuchiya covered the song.