Staff Picks
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Title: Len Barry’s “1-2-3” And The Bright Spark Of A 1965 Pop Phenomenon
This 1965 song climbed all the way to #1 on the pop charts and was once known by almost everyone…
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Bread’s “Let Your Love Go” Revives The Breezy Charm Of Early ’70s Soft Rock
Released in 1971, this breezy soft-rock gem from Bread delivered a tender message about love and freedom—yet over time it…
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Herman’s Hermits’ “I’m Into Something Good” — The Bright British Invasion Hit That Turned Pure Optimism Into A 1960s Pop Classic
This 1964 song once reached #1 on the pop charts. In the 1960s, nearly everyone knew it by heart, yet…
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Loggins And Messina’s “Danny’s Song” — The Tender Family Promise That Became One Of The Most Heartfelt Classics Of The 1970s
Originally written as a humble gift for a brother welcoming his first child, this early-70s song gently grew into one…
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Barbara Mandrell’s “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed” Turned Heartbreak Into One Of Classic Country’s Smartest Breakthrough Hits
This song was released in 1978 and became one of the most catchy and honest songs of the late '70s.…
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The Groovy Evolution of “Sweet Pea”: Tommy Roe’s Bubblegum Masterpiece
This song was #1 hit in the 1960s, but now only a few remember it. That drum intro at the…
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Paul & Paula’s “Hey Paula” Became One Of The Most Beloved Romantic Duets Of The Early 1960s And Still Captures The Innocence Of Young Love Today
Released in 1963, this tender duet about two young lovers promising forever once ruled the charts—yet today, few remember the…
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The Incredible Journey Of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” From “Mbube” To A Global Pop Phenomenon
First recorded decades ago and later rising to No. 1 in 1961, this haunting melody about a sleeping lion has…
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The Troggs’ “Wild Thing” Became One Of Rock’s Most Raw And Enduring Anthems Of The 1960s
This song never gets old. Doesn't matter how old you are. It's a legendary song. This song was #1 hit…
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The Mamas & The Papas’ “Monday, Monday” Became A Timeless 1966 Harmony Masterpiece That Turned A Simple Weekday Into One Of Pop Music’s Most Unforgettable Songs
This track was a #1 hit of the 1960s, but now it’s a hidden treasure known by few. It's amazing…
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Neil Diamond’s “I Am… I Said” Turned Personal Doubt Into One of the Most Powerful Ballads of the 1970s
A song written in loneliness in the early 1970s… yet decades later, its quiet confession still echoes in the hearts…
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The Drifters Turned A Seaside Hideaway Into Pop Magic With “Under The Boardwalk” In 1964
Released in the summer of 1964, this breezy melody transformed a simple seaside getaway into one of the most memorable…
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Engelbert Humperdinck’s “A Man Without Love” Still Haunts Hearts Decades Later With Its Timeless Melody and Unforgettable Voice
Released in 1968, this haunting ballad became one of the most unforgettable voices of loneliness ever recorded—yet many people today…
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Lesley Gore’s “She’s A Fool” Sparkled Like A Teen-Pop Smash But Carried More Style And Bite Than Most Hits Of Its Era
A gentle 1963 melody about love, regret, and the quiet wisdom that comes after heartbreak. You may remember the tune……
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Dion’s “The Wanderer” Still Struts, Swings, And Hides A Darker Story Beneath The Swagger
The contrast between the song lyrics and the audience is hilarious. This was just before the Swinging Sixties.
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Brenda Lee’s “Fool #1” Still Glows With Heartbreak, Poise, And Teenage Stardom
This song is only 2 minutes and 25 seconds long… yet it stays with you forever. She was just 16…
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Petula Clark’s “My Love” — The Elegant 1966 Pop Classic That Carried Romance To The Top Of The Charts
This song was released in 1965 and became an instant hit, standing out with its heartfelt lyrics and uplifting melody.…
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Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” — The Song That Turned a Hangover Into One of Country Music’s Most Honest Masterpieces
No one has ever captured loneliness in a song better than this song. Still among the most brilliant lyrics ever…
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Cilla Black Turned “Anyone Who Had a Heart” Into One of the Most Powerful Breakthrough Moments of 1960s British Pop
She did not sing that song...she was that song. A true artist, no autotune, no Photoshop...pure talent. We do not…
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How The Searchers Turned “When You Walk in the Room” Into One of the Most Sparkling Gems of the British Invasion
This song was released in 1964 and became an instant hit, standing out with its jangly guitars and heartfelt lyrics.…
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