[Nostalgic Collection] Classic oldies masterpieces. Recommended popular songs

Come on, Let’s goRitchie Valens

RITCHIE VALENS – “COME ON, LET’S GO!” (1958)

This is the debut song by Ritchie Valens, the ill-fated rock star who lost his life in a plane crash at just 17, the year after his debut.

It’s a bright, catchy number that blends pop and rock, and Ritchie Valens’s vocals give it a truly distinctive flavor.

RunawayDel Shannon

Del Shannon – Runaway

Del Shannon’s signature song “Runaway,” which reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

In Japan, it’s known by the title “Kanashiki Machikado” (“Sad Street Corner”).

It was such a hit in Japan that other works of his started getting “Machikado” added to their titles, and he even ended up being called the “Street-Corner Man”—a bit unfortunate for him, in a funny way.

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Little Darlin’The Diamonds

Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds 1957

Released in 1957, this song is one of the signature tracks by the Canadian male doo-wop group The Diamonds.

The polished harmonies of the four members and the lead singer’s distinctive vocal style made a strong impression, and it became a major hit.

It’s My PartyLesley Gore

It’s My Party

The Japanese title is “Namida no Birthday Party” (“Tears at the Birthday Party”).

It reached number one in the United States in 1963.

When the song became a hit, Lesley was only 17 years old, so “17” became a keyword in later Japanese titles, such as “Koi to Namida no 17-sai” (“Seventeen of Love and Tears”) and “Koi o Yumemiru 17-sai” (“Seventeen Dreaming of Love”).

Poetry In MotionJohnny Tillotson

Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

It’s a smash hit released by Johnny Tillotson in 1960 that reached No.

2 on the U.S.

charts.

Four years after its release, in 1964, it was finally issued in Japan under the Japanese title “Poetry.” It’s a wonderful song that truly lets you savor the charm of oldies.