[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] Classic Oldies: Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)
In The Still of the NightTHE FIVE SATINS
The Five Satins’ “In the Still of the Night” is a doo-wop classic that is still sung today.
True to the group’s name, their satin-smooth vocals really resonate with the heart.
The year before the song was released, all the members were drafted into the military; they recorded the track and then the group disbanded.
Considering that kind of historical backdrop is part of the appeal of oldies.
I Only Have Eyes for YouThe Flamingos
The Flamingos’ “I Only Have Eyes for You” is a world-famous doo-wop classic that also won a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
The song was originally written as the theme for the film “Dames” and went on to become a global hit.
It’s also well known for having been covered by many artists, including the Japanese musician Tatsuro Yamashita.
Leader Of The PackThe Shangri- Las
A three-member girl group that marketed a bad-girl vibe.
They have a song about a biker gang leader, with motorcycle sounds dropped in as sound effects.
It’s a Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller work, and it really shows how this kind of delinquent flavor tends to go over well in any era.
Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis
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.
Blue BayouRoy Orbison
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.