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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] Classic Oldies: Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)

Drownin’ My SorrowsConnie Francis

Teresa Brewer – I’m Drowning My Sorrows (1957)
Drownin' My SorrowsConnie Francis

This is a song by Connie Francis, who produced numerous hits such as “Pretty Little Baby” and “Vacation.” Set to a country-tinged, catchy pop melody, it portrays the heart of a heartbroken girl drowning in sorrow.

A Million To OneJimmy Charles

A MILLION TO ONE ~ Jimmy Charles & The Revelletts (1960)
A Million To OneJimmy Charles

A gospel-rooted singer, Jimmy Charles released his debut single in 1960.

It reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts.

He had sung in church since childhood, and winning a contest at age 16 led to his professional debut.

His second single, “The Age of Love,” also charted, reaching No.

47 in the U.S., and became a hit.

Like I DoNancy Sinatra

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.

Chantilly LaceThe Big Bopper

Chantilly Lace (Remastered 2018)
Chantilly LaceThe Big Bopper

The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” is famous as a classic oldies tune that represents early rock ’n’ roll.

Since The Big Bopper originally worked as a radio DJ, the track features lively, DJ-like vocal work.

The guitar parts, which give off a rockabilly vibe, are really cool too.

One Fine DayThe Chiffons

The Chiffons – One Fine Day – 1963
One Fine DayThe Chiffons

A masterpiece by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

It was a hit that reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts in 1963.

The Chiffons were a four-woman vocal group from New York.

“He’s So Fine,” which became famous for the plagiarism controversy with George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord,” was a hit before this song.