Back to those nostalgic days… Classic and hit Western songs of the 1960s
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From the many iconic songs that defined the ’60s, we researched popularity based on reliable feedback from music fans who visit our site.
Among them, we’ve carefully selected especially recommended, highly regarded nostalgic ’60s Western hit songs.
Some of you may find these wonderfully nostalgic.
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Back to those nostalgic days… Western music classics and hits of the 60s (81–90)
Sunday MorningVelvet Underground
The opening track of The Velvet Underground and Nico, famous for its banana cover by Andy Warhol.
The album was produced by Warhol, and the song was composed by Lou Reed, who passed away in 2013.
While it has a cute, lullaby-like pop sound, it also harbors an uncanny allure infused with the unsettling atmosphere of the 1960s.
Land of a 1000 DancesWilson Pickett
The Japanese title is a song called “Dance Heaven.” Even if you haven’t heard the song itself, you might recognize phrases from it like “One, two, three” or “Na na na na.” These phrases are still used and loved today in many contexts, such as commercials and TV shows.
Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn
Known as a classic that captures the hearts of dreamers, it became instantly famous when Audrey Hepburn sang it in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Its gently bittersweet yet hopeful melody is a hallmark, tenderly enveloping listeners.
With lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Henry Mancini, the song showcased Audrey’s charm to the fullest and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
In July 2014, an album featuring Audrey’s vocal version was released, delighting fans.
With its leisurely tempo and versatility for a wide range of arrangements, it’s perfect for relaxing or for a quiet evening spent with someone special.
HushDeep Purple
“Hush,” a track from the debut album by the British rock band Deep Purple.
Released in 1968, it didn’t yet feature the hard rock-heavy sound of their 1970s era, leaning more toward psychedelic rock.
The use of rock organ and fuzz guitar was innovative, making it not only one of their earliest masterpieces but arguably a fully realized work in its own right.
River Deep Mountain HighIke & Tina Turner
A song written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector.
Greenwich and Barry were married from 1962 to 1965, but continued to work together after their divorce and are said to be one of the most successful songwriting teams of the 1960s.
So Long, MarianneLeonard Cohen
A song Leonard Cohen wrote when he parted ways with Marianne Jensen.
She continued to leave a lasting impression on Cohen, and in a January 22, 2006 interview on Norwegian television, she described him as “a man of great compassion.”
Back to the good old days… Classic Western hits of the ’60s (91–100)
PipelineThe Ventures
When I hear this song, scenes of the ocean and surfing come to mind—likely because The Ventures’ songs have a proven track record of being used as background music in such settings.
The straightforward, no-nonsense electric guitar sound apparently sparked an electric guitar boom in Japan at the time.