[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 (41–50)
Under The BoardwalkThe Drifters
The Japanese title is “Nagisa no Boardwalk.” Many people seem to ask, “What’s a boardwalk?” It’s a wooden promenade laid over the beach, and because the area beneath it is shaded, young couples used to sit there side by side.
By this time, Ben E.
King had already left the group.
It reached No.
4 in the U.S.
in 1964.
[Nostalgic Collection] Oldies Masterpieces: Recommended Popular Songs (51–60)
Summertime BluesEddie Cochran
It was a hit that reached No.
8 on the U.S.
charts in 1958 and is a classic covered by many top musicians.
The most famous version is probably by the British rock band The Who.
George Harrison was a huge fan of Eddie Cochran and was even said to have followed him around for a time.
He was only 21 when he died in a car accident—an irreplaceable loss.
Dream LoverBobby Darin
Bobby Darin was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who was hugely popular from the 1950s to the 1960s.
“Dream Lover” is one of his signature songs.
He originally worked as a songwriter for Connie Francis, but he rose to fame when his 1958 release “Splish Splash” became a smash hit, selling over a million copies.
He also became a major star in films, even playing leading roles, but he was in poor health and died at the young age of 37.
Put Your Head on My ShoulderPaul Anka
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” is a single released in 1959.
Written by Paul Anka himself and issued during the height of his career, it became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.S.
charts and No.
7 on the U.K.
charts.
With a quintessentially ’50s golden oldies vibe, it conjures up images of an American pub with colorful neon signs glowing all around whenever it plays.
Notably, the Japanese title at the time of release was “Anata no Kata ni Ho Uzumete” (“Burying My Cheek on Your Shoulder”), which is interesting because, whereas the original title could be read as more male-perspective, the Japanese title takes a more female perspective.
Hello Mary LouRicky Nelson
This song, with the same title as the one sung by Johnny Duncan in 1960, was covered in 1961 by the American artist Ricky Nelson.
It’s a rhythmical, upbeat number with a country flavor.
A Million To OneJimmy Charles
A gospel-rooted singer, Jimmy Charles released his debut single in 1960.
It reached No.
5 on the U.S.
charts.
He had sung in church since childhood, and winning a contest at age 16 led to his professional debut.
His second single, “The Age of Love,” also charted, reaching No.
47 in the U.S., and became a hit.
Tutti-FruttiLittle Richard
When it comes to quintessential, high-energy rock ’n’ roll tunes, this song is surely one of the standouts.
The title “Tutti Frutti” is Italian for “all kinds of fruit” and refers to colorful candied fruit, but many parts of the lyrics are rhythmically packed with onomatopoeia, and the title itself has an onomatopoeic ring to it as well.
It’s a classic that makes you want to start dancing.
