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… Classic Western hits from the 60s (101–110)
The Girl From IpanemaAstrud Gilberto & Stan Getz
Among bossa nova songs, this is one of the most famous—easily in the top two.
There are countless covers around the world, and because it has become a standard number, it’s performed everywhere on a daily basis.
You might even hear it at a café you happen to drop into.
Twist and ShoutIsley Brothers
A song first recorded in 1961 by the Top Notes, a vocal group on Atlantic Records.
This version by the Isley Brothers reached No.
1 on the R&B chart and No.
17 on the pop chart in the summer of 1962.
It was also this version that was covered by the Beatles.
Bad Moon RisingCreedence Clearwater Revival
A song inspired by the film The Devil and Daniel Webster, sung about the apocalypse that is about to befall us.
It was released in 1969 and was used in the 1982 film Twilight Zone.
Tin SoldierSmall Faces
A song written by Steve Marriott and released in 1967 by the British rock band Small Faces.
It reached No.
9 on the UK Singles Chart.
The track has been covered by many artists, including Quiet Riot and Lou Gramm.
Wooden ShipsCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young
A song produced by David Crosby, Paul Kantner, and Stephen Stills.
It was also recorded by Jefferson Airplane, of which Kantner was a founding member.
Released in 1969, it is an implicit, apocalyptic anti-war song.
Back to Those Nostalgic Days… Classic and Hit Western Songs of the 1960s (111–120)
One BoyJoanie Sommers
One of the emblematic female singers of the 1960s, Joanie Sommers is known for this ballad, which gained recognition as an insert song in the musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” a satire on Elvis Presley’s enlistment.
It remains one of the most popular ballads of its era.
Whole Lotta LoveRed Zeppelin
It’s one of Led Zeppelin’s signature songs, selected for various awards.
It has been covered and imitated by numerous musicians, attesting to its influence.
It was performed live for many years, and in later years it became customary to close shows with it as part of a medley with blues and R&B covers.