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Back to those nostalgic days… Classic and hit Western songs of the 1960s

While the Vietnam War descended into a quagmire in the United States and anti-war movements surged among young people, Japan entered an unprecedented period of rapid economic growth.

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King, the Jackson 5, Herbie Hancock, the Yardbirds, The Who.

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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.

Please take a look.

Back to Those Nostalgic Days… Classic and Hit Western Songs of the 1960s (111–120)

Street Fighting ManThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Street Fighting Man (Official Lyric Video)
Street Fighting ManThe Rolling Stones

Amid major global currents of the time—such as the anti–Vietnam War movement and the May 1968 protests—this song is said to have been created under their strong influence.

With lyrics that seem to call for revolution, it even has the anecdote of having been banned from broadcast by several radio stations back then.

Dancing In The StreetsMartha & The Vandellas

Martha Reeves & the Vandellas – Dancing in the Street (1964)
Dancing In The StreetsMartha & The Vandellas

Written by Motown songwriters Marvin Gaye, Ivy Jo Hunter, and William “Mickey” Stevenson, this song became Martha & the Vandellas’ biggest hit.

It was originally offered to Motown singer Mary Wells, but there’s a story that she turned it down.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced many nostalgic hit songs from the ’60s up to this point.

Did you find any that brought back memories or discover a new favorite? It can be tough to track down classic oldies, so this article is the one I most wanted to recommend to anyone who wants to listen right away.

There are other decades available, too.

If you’d like to explore those as well, please check them out.