The Most Memorable 60s Songs

Theres little doubt that 60s Songs played a major role in shaping the music we have today

. It is rare to find an artist or band that does not cite an artist or band from the 1960s as one of their influences. Musicians of all ages and backgrounds cannot stop raving about this period of music. Even I cant stop raving about it even though I was born at the end of the 1980s.

The article hopes to explore some of the most memorable 60s Songs that defined this period. It is important to point out that the criteria does not involve the commercial success of the song, instead, the impact that it had when it was released. So without further ado, here we go.

I Wanna Hold Your Hand The Beatles

This was the song that catapulted the Beatles into worldwide fame. Their performance on the Ed Sullivan show in February 1964 singlehandedly started the British Invasion in America and changed the course of music forever. Many say that before this monumental event, American music had stalled. British music brought a new tune and rhythm that defied musical conventions of the time and it struck a huge chord with the American audience. Music had changed forever.

I Cant Get No Satisfaction Rolling Stones

As one of the beneficiaries of the British Invasion, the Rolling Stones released I Cant Get No Satisfaction in 1965, a very controversial song for the censors, but a song that expressed perfectly the concerns and issues of 60s youth. It was the song that launched the group to fame the world over and as a result, they have continued to be popular for almost 45 years. This song's status was guaranteed by a crazy hook, crazy lyrics and (according to many) a crazy singer.

Good Vibrations The Beach Boys

Between 1965 and 1967, the Beach Boys and the Beatles engaged in a battle for both commercial and innovative supremacy. The level of musical experimentation during this period has never since been surpassed. As the story goes, the Beatles album Revolver influenced the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds which in turn influenced Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. The most amazing thing is that all 3 albums now feature in the top 10 greatest albums according to the respected Rolling Stone magazine. Good Vibrations was one of the songs that was produced during this period and it was essentially the creation of leading band member Brian Wilson. Wilson became so obsessed with the production of this song that it became the most expensive song ever produced at the time. At the same time, it contributed to Wilsons mental deterioration. Arguably, the Beach Boys never reached such peaks. However, Brian Wilson's legacy is safe forever with this song.

While these songs may have been commercially very successful, the decision to put them in this article was solely due to the cultural and social impact that these songs made. It is for this reason that these 60s Songs are so memorable today.

by: Martin Sejas

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