60s Folk & Pop
This vocal trio from New York's Greenwich Village topped the charts in 1962 with an anthem about questions that aren’t easily answered.
Peter, Paul and Mary
This singer had a 1958 hit about a troublesome young woman whose behavior was anything but angelic.
“Stupid Cupid” by Connie Francis
The Beatles had a 1964 hit written primarily by Paul McCartney that promised lasting devotion through the years.
And I Love Her
This 1961 hit by Elvis Presley tells the story of a man who receives a letter from someone who has broken his heart.
Return to Sender
This smooth-voiced pop vocal group topped the 1965 charts asking their love interest to turn and take a look at them.
The Vogues (You’re The One)
This singer had a No. 1 hit in 1957 with a cheerful song comparing the sweetness of love to something made by bees.
Honeycomb — Jimmie Rodgers
This 1964 hit by Peter and Gordon was written by Paul McCartney, although the songwriting credit also included John Lennon.
A World Without Love
This 1967 hit by Bobbie Gentry tells of a mysterious tragedy in Mississippi, leaving listeners to wonder what really happened.
Ode to Billie Joe
This Nashville-born singer and songwriter had a major 1966 hit with an uplifting song that became one of the decade's most frequently covered recordings.
Sunny by Bobby Hebb
This female vocal quartet had a 1958 hit featuring a playful popping sound that became almost as famous as the song itself.
Lollipop by The Chordettes
The Four Tops had a 1966 Motown hit in which the singer promises to be there whenever his sweetheart needs him.
Reach Out I'll Be There
This 1959 hit by Marty Robbins tells the story of a cowboy who falls in love with a woman named Felina, with tragic consequences.
El Paso
This folk singer and songwriter wrote “The Last Thing on My Mind,” which became a favorite of the 1960s folk revival.
Tom Paxton
The Platters took this romantic ballad from the 1933 Broadway musical Roberta to No. 1 in 1959.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
This 1965 hit by The Vogues describes a young man who is determined to win back the girl he loves.
You’re The One
Johnny Cash had a 1969 hit with this humorous Shel Silverstein song about a man determined to confront his father over an unusual childhood burden.
Boy Named Sue