[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 (111–120)
Summer HolidayCliff Richard
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.
I only Want To Be With YouDusty Springfield
A song released in 1963 by Dusty Springfield, known in Japan under the title “Futari Dake no Date” (“Just the Two of Us on a Date”).
It reached the Top 5 in both the UK and the US.
Its familiar, pleasing melody is perfectly matched by her powerful, dynamic vocals.
DowntownPetula Clark
It’s a smash hit that topped the U.S.
charts in 1965.
Maybe because of its uplifting lyrics, you hear it often in Japan regardless of the era.
Of course, the song’s high level of craftsmanship by the genius songwriter Tony Hatch is undeniable, but Petula Clark’s vocals are truly outstanding.
Our Day Will ComeRuby & the Romantics
It was a U.S.
number one in 1963.
The Ruby & The Romantics were a four-member group centered around female vocalist Ruby Nash.
It’s included on the Carpenters’ “Now & Then.” I feel Karen and Ruby Nash have similarly calm, glossy vocals.
The Carpenters’ hit “Hurting Each Other” is also a cover of Ruby & The Romantics.
Wake Up Little SusieThe Everly Brothers
A country duo of real brothers.
A single released by the Everly Brothers in 1957.
No.
1 in the U.S.
and No.
1 in the U.K.
They churned out hit songs from the late 1950s onward and had a major influence on artists like the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel.
Wichita LinemanGlen Campbell
A single released in 1968 by Glen Campbell, a country singer and guitarist.
It reached No.
3 in the United States and No.
1 on the Canadian singles chart.
He is a legendary singer, with over 80 of his released songs ranking on the Billboard charts.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced many classic oldies up to this point. Did you find the song you were looking for or perhaps a new favorite? Listening now, you can really feel the amazing vibe in all the songs from that era! For those who spent their youth back then, they likely sound nostalgic, while young people who didn’t experience that time even say they feel a sense of yearning for it.