[Nostalgic Collection] Classic oldies masterpieces. Recommended popular songs

Don’t Treat Me Like A ChildHelen Shapiro

Don’t Treat Me Like a Child (1997 Remaster)

This was the first single released in 1961 by Helen Shapiro, who is both a singer and an actress, and it is known in Japan under the title “Kodomo Janai no” (“I’m Not a Child”).

With its solid melodic line, this song is a classic that you’ll remember after just one listen.

Sea Of LovePhil Phillips

Sea Of Love – Phil Phillips & The Twilights 1959

The song released in 1959 by American singer-songwriter Phil Phillips is known as his one and only major hit.

With romantic lyrics that liken a relationship with a loved one to the sea and Phillips’s soulful vocals, the track leaves a lasting impression.

Seamlessly blending elements of R&B and pop, it’s a timeless classic cherished across generations.

It reached No.

2 on the Billboard charts and sold over one million copies.

The song has been covered by many artists; in 1984, The Honeydrippers, formed by former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant, released a cover that reached No.

3 in the U.S.

It was also used as the theme song for a film starring Al Pacino in 1989.

It’s a perfect song to listen to when you want to feel the spark of new love or reflect on someone special.

In DreamsRoy Oerbison

Roy Orbison – In Dreams (Audio)

This song, with its poignant and dreamlike atmosphere, is one of American artist Roy Orbison’s signature works, released in 1963.

Orbison’s distinctive tenor voice tenderly embraces the feelings of a protagonist who can only reunite with their beloved in dreams.

The lyrics masterfully portray emotions swaying between dream and reality, resonating with many listeners and reaching No.

7 on the U.S.

Billboard chart.

The song is also well known for its use in the film Blue Velvet, and it’s a recommended track for those seeking a romantic mood.

You Send MeSam Cooke

You Send Me (Remastered 2015)

When it comes to signature songs by Sam Cooke, the globally renowned singer who represents the oldies, “You Send Me” is the one.

Sam Cooke was originally known as a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers, but this song became a turning point that led to his success as a solo singer.

The relaxed rhythm pairs perfectly with his beautiful vocals.

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Johnny AngelShelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares – Johnny Angel [Full Video Edit] 1961

It reached number one in the United States in 1962.

A cover was later included on the Carpenters’ classic tribute album Now and Then.

Shelley played a child role in the family drama “Mama Is the Best in the World.” It became a hit thanks to her idol-like popularity.

A Thousand Miles AwayThe Heartbeats

The Heartbeats – A Thousand Miles Away – ’57 Doo-Wop on Hull

A song by the American chorus group The Heartbeats from the 1950s.

Released in 1957, the track reached No.

5 on the U.S.

Billboard R&B chart and No.

52 on the overall chart, becoming a hit.

Their only album, originally released in 1960, was issued in Japan in 2014.

Summer HolidayCliff Richard

Cliff Richard – Summer Holiday

This is an insert song from the coming-of-age film “Let’s Play with the Sun,” in which he starred.

It’s one of his fourteen UK number-one hits.

While Cliff never quite exploded in popularity in Japan, in the UK he’s a national superstar honored with the title “Sir.” Even now, you still hear this song a lot in the summer.

Maybe its laid-back vibe is part of the appeal.