[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 (51–60)
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.
I DoMarvellows
The Marvelettes were a soul group that gained popularity in the 1960s.
They specialized in groovy dance tunes.
Their song “I Do” is a classic example of the kind of dance track they excel at, featuring an impressively catchy, upbeat melody.
Highly recommended for fans of bright, feel-good soul.
Blue Bobby SocksPat Boone
A song by Pat Boone, who enjoyed immense popularity in the 1950s with a clean, wholesome image that stood in stark contrast to the then-popular Elvis Presley.
Although it did not become much of a hit in the United States, it was released in Japan in 1962 under the title “Kanashiki Jogakusei” (Sad Schoolgirl) and became a hit.
A World Without LovePeter & Gordon
A debut single released in 1964 by the British male duo Peter & Gordon.
It reached No.
1 in the US and No.
1 in the UK.
The song was written and composed by Paul McCartney of the Beatles.
Although they disbanded in 1968, they reunited in 2005 for the first time in 37 years to launch a charitable fund.
[Nostalgic Collection] Classic Oldies: Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)
Chantilly LaceThe Big Bopper
The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” is famous as a classic oldies tune that represents early rock ’n’ roll.
Since The Big Bopper originally worked as a radio DJ, the track features lively, DJ-like vocal work.
The guitar parts, which give off a rockabilly vibe, are really cool too.
One Fine DayThe Chiffons
A masterpiece by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
It was a hit that reached No.
5 on the U.S.
charts in 1963.
The Chiffons were a four-woman vocal group from New York.
“He’s So Fine,” which became famous for the plagiarism controversy with George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord,” was a hit before this song.
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.