Tom Foster
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The 1960s songs you’ll never forget are those that made the greatest and most lasting impression when you first heard them. Typically they create a powerful emotion or trigger a pleasing memory that keeps them in mind.
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I Heard It Through the Grapevine-Marvin Gaye
Given that this song is about cheating, it’s surprisingly beautiful. It’s also one of the songs you’ll never forget since people have kept it around in one form or another for a while.
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Fortunate Son-Creedence Clearwater Revival
The 60s were about protest in a big way, as this song showcases. Think about the Vietnam War and you’ll understand why this song is one you’ll never forget.
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I Can’t Get No Satisfaction-The Rolling Stones
Protesting wasn’t the only hobby that people from the 60s never forget. The Stones latched onto something that people wanted, and they’ve kept bringing it for decades.
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Blackbird-The Beatles
Many songs from the 60s dealt with various issues that were going on at the time. This particular track is one no one forgets since it deals with racism and the need to inspire Americans.
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Say It Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud-James Brown
James Brown was never one to back down, as his passion took over the stage whenever he performed. He and many other artists made sure that the message they spread was one that no one will forget.
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You Really Got Me-The Kinks
This was a different song for the decade that had its own sound and feel. It’s a little repetitive, but it worked back then and still does today.
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You Don’t Own Me-Dusty Springfield
The message this song sent is still felt today in a very big way. It’s raw, it has plenty of emotion, and it’s a tune that one never forgets for that long.
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When a Man Loves a Woman-Percy Sledge
Music is used to explain a lot of aspects in life. Love is one of the biggest of them, and it’s managed to see extensive use throughout the decades.
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She’s Not There-The Zombies
Plenty of songs from the 60s were nice and laid back and didn’t stress over too much. Plus, The Zombies were just cool for the time.
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I Want You Back-The Jackson 5
Some might argue, but this song did start the Jackson 5’s legacy in a profound manner. It still has the ability to get people up and dancing.
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These Arms of Mine-Otis Redding
Otis Redding knew how to get to people in the 60s. This is one of those songs a person never forgets since to do so feels like a betrayal of an era.
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Too Many Fish In the Sea-The Marvelettes
It’s easy to guess that a lot of people don’t remember the group’s name. But as one of the more amusing and fun songs of the decade this track is easy to recall.
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These Boots are Made for Walkin’-Nancy Sinatra
This is a very fun song even if some might see it as, well, a little confrontational when used in certain ways. But again, that’s a big part of what the 60s was about, getting a point across.
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Brown-Eyed Girl-Van Morrison
Love tunes were a big thing back in this time, and this was one of the catchiest. Even now when it comes on the radio it’s easy to slip into the beat.
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Stop! In The Name of Love-The Supremes
This is one song that belongs to its era without question. The sound, the feeling, and the overall sensation brought on by the tune is great, but it’s also a fun nostalgic track that people still get into.
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The Times They Are A-Changin’-Bob Dylan
A lot of songs were used to wake people up to what was going on around them. Bob Dylan was no slouch when it came to telling people what was going on in through his music.
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The Twist-Chubby Checker
You can still hear this song at parties every now and then since it’s fun, it’s easy to move to, and people still love it. Kids get a kick out of it too, and you don’t need to think about the meaning that much.
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At Last!-Etta James
Every era has its love albums and Etta James stands out as one of those that no one willingly forgets. Her voice and her passion are still evident today since this song hit a nerve that people found enjoyable from the first note.
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California Dreamin’-The Mamas & The Papas
There’s not much else to say about this one other than the fact that it’s a fun song. It does carry its own message, but many people sing along just because they enjoy it.
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House of the Rising Sun-The Animals
The message in this song is fairly straightforward and it’s not one that a lot of people find any fault with. But the overall feel of this song is powerful and enticing.
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