🔍
← The Liner Notes
Theme Deep-Dive

'60s Hits

The songs that started it all.

Theme from "A Summer Place" (Single Version) by Percy Faith — cover art

The '60s were a kaleidoscope of sound, where AM radio was the heartbeat of the nation. From the Motown stomp that filled dance floors to the surf harmonies that painted sun-soaked days, this decade was a musical revolution. It was the era of sock hops, where first crushes blossomed under the glow of jukeboxes, and the British Invasion swept across the airwaves, redefining rock 'n' roll. As we tune in to these sonic treasures, we'll relive the magic of timeless hits from legends like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Supremes, capturing the spirit of an unforgettable decade. Let's turn the dial to the songs that started it all and celebrate the melodies that shaped our lives.

On the playlist

Theme from "A Summer Place" (Single Version) by Percy Faith — cover art
Theme from "A Summer Place" (Single Version)
Percy Faith
1960
Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis — cover art
Tossin' and Turnin'
Bobby Lewis
1961
Stranger On the Shore by Acker Bilk — cover art
Stranger On the Shore
Acker Bilk
1962
Surfin' U.S.A. by The Beach Boys — cover art
Surfin' U.S.A.
The Beach Boys
1963
I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles — cover art
I Want to Hold Your Hand
The Beatles
1964
Wooly Bully (Re-Recorded) by Pharaohs & Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs — cover art
Wooly Bully (Re-Recorded)
Pharaohs & Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
1965
To Sir With Love by Lulu — cover art
To Sir With Love
Lulu
1967
Sugar, Sugar by The Archies — cover art
Sugar, Sugar
The Archies
1969
He'll Have to Go (feat. Jim Reeves) by Skeeter Davis — cover art
He'll Have to Go (feat. Jim Reeves)
Skeeter Davis
1960
I Fall To Pieces (feat. The Jordanaires) by Patsy Cline — cover art
I Fall To Pieces (feat. The Jordanaires)
Patsy Cline
1961
I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles — cover art
I Can't Stop Loving You
Ray Charles
1962
The End of the World by Skeeter Davis — cover art
The End of the World
Skeeter Davis
1963

Did you know

  • In 1964 The Beatles held the top five spots on the Hot 100 at once — never matched.
  • Most '60s hits were mono: stereo didn't take over pop radio until the decade's end.

🛍️ Shop the '60s Hits vibe

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Details