Top Western Music Rankings Popular with People in Their 60s (By Generation)

I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 585rank/position

Jackson 5-I’ll Be There

A song produced by Hal Davis, Bob West, Willie Hutch, and Berry Gordy.

Michael and Jermaine Jackson share the lead vocals.

The song was covered by Mariah Carey in 1992.

Got To Give It UpMarvin Gaye86rank/position

Got To Give It Up

A song produced by Marvin Gaye and engineer-producer Art Stewart.

Released in 1977, it charted on the U.S.

pop, R&B, and dance singles charts.

On this track, Marvin handles both lead and background vocals and also plays keyboards.

My Sweet LordGeorge Harrison87rank/position

George Harrison – My Sweet Lord

It was George Harrison’s first single as a solo artist and became his biggest hit.

It was inspired by a Hindu mantra he was studying.

The track was recorded at Abbey Road Studios using the same system as The Beatles.

Help!The Beatles88rank/position

The Beatles • “Help” (Live) • 1965 (Reelin’ In The Years Archives)

The Beatles’ 10th single, released in July 1965.

Although it’s a Lennon–McCartney composition, the lead vocal is by John Lennon, and it’s said to be effectively John’s work.

On TV in Japan, it’s well-known from shows like “Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan” and “Eigo de Shabera Night.” As a bit of trivia, at the supermarket Ito-Yokado, the instrumental version of this song is reportedly used as an in-store code to call cashiers from other departments to help when the grocery checkouts get crowded.

Got to Be RealCheryl Lynn89rank/position

Cheryl Lynn – Got To Be Real (Official Audio)

Cheryl Lynn’s debut single blends passionate vocals with a funky beat.

Released in August 1978 by the American singer, the track became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the R&B chart.

Its message about the importance of staying true to yourself still resonates with many people today.

Known as a disco classic, it was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Why not surrender to its smooth groove and let it bring back memories of your youthful days?

If I Can’t Have YouYvonne Elliman90rank/position

Yvonne Elliman If I can’t have you 1977 16:9

A 1978 hit by Yvonne Elliman, a Hawaii-born singer of Japanese Asian American heritage.

The song was featured on the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever.

She also reportedly did backing vocals with the Eric Clapton Band.

Please perform this emotional number by this highly skilled artist with plenty of passion!

I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans91rank/position

The Nolans – I’m In the Mood for Dancing (Official Video)

The Japanese title is “Dancing Sister.” It’s a 1979 disco number by The Nolans, a sister vocal group from Ireland.

It was featured in many commercials in Japan as well.

If everyone dances and sings along, it’s sure to get the crowd going!