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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] Oldies Masterpieces: Recommended Popular Songs (111–120)

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.

Wichita LinemanGlen Campbell

Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman
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.

Maybe BabyBuddy Holly

Released in 1958, this is one of Buddy Holly’s signature songs and a classic that has been covered by many artists.

With its very catchy mid-tempo feel, it’s perfect as background music.

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

“I Only Want to Be with You” Dusty Springfield
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.