Great Western rock classics and hit songs of the '60s
The era when the foundations of rock music were forged: the 1960s.
Today’s rock music includes many subgenres that blend a variety of musical styles.
Of course, every genre is rooted in rock, but if you trace many of them back to their origins, you end up in the 1960s.
This time, we’ve selected classic songs that had a tremendous impact on the rock scene of the 1960s.
Many famous artists and bands appear, so even if you’re not well-versed in rock, be sure to check them out!
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Great Western Rock Classics and Hit Songs of the '60s (21–30)
You Keep Me Hanging OnVanilla Fudge
Vanilla Fudge is a 1960s rock band said to be one of the roots of hard rock and heavy metal.
The performances by bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice—who would later form Beck, Bogert & Appice with Jeff Beck—can only be described as intense.
You can really feel the power in their playing.
Daydream BelieverThe Monkees
Many of you may know this song from the Japanese cover by The Timers, led by Kiyoshiro Imawano.
The Monkees were marketed as a pop-rock band with idol-like appeal, but this hit song likely cemented their place in music history.
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf
Steppenwolf is a band that still commands overwhelming support from rock maniacs today.
They’ve sold over 25 million records worldwide, and their intense sound—unusual for the time—had a major influence on the bands that followed.
Their classic hit here is “Born to Be Wild.” It’s a famous song that’s been used in many media in Japan, so even younger listeners will likely recognize it.
Pay attention to its stylish arrangement, where a rugged coolness blends with a rebellious vibe!
The House of the Rising SunThe Animals
The Animals, a rock band that had a major impact on the psychedelic rock scene.
They’re known as one of the representative bands of the so-called British Invasion, the movement in which British culture became a sensation in America, and they gained even more popularity after coming to the U.S.
One of their famous songs is The House of the Rising Sun.
Originally an American traditional folk song, it was given a gritty, cool atmosphere through their arrangement.
Train Kept On RollinYardbirds
The Yardbirds are a rock band from England.
They were the group that became the foundation for Led Zeppelin, and they reunited in 1992.
Their musical style is very diverse, excelling in blues rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock.
One of their classic songs is Train Kept A-Rollin’.
It strongly reflects the characteristics of the blues, blending a lively rock sound with a gritty blues essence.