60's Hits
This is the only single to hit No. 1 in two different years (1960 & 1962), it encourages listeners to swivel their hips.
The Twist by Chubby Checker
Released in 1970, it was this famous Duet's most successful #1 hit; the song title suggests "spanning" hardship
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkle
1990 hit famous for the artist's flashy pants and signature dance moves; reminiscent of a traditional parent's warning... "it's hot, so don't..."
"(U) Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer's
1967 hit about a cheerful, optimistic character; it featured Davy Jones on lead vocals
"Day Dream Believer" by The Monkees
Folk classic released in 1963 based on a poem by Leonard Lipton; it was often misinterpreted as drug-related, but really celebrated an imaginary friendship.
"Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary
In 1971, two different artists released this same classic ballad. The artist who originally wrote & recorded this song was inspired by the other artist's previous hit "Fire & Rain", so she gifted it to him to record on his own album that same year.
(Hint: It's a great theme song for our friendship)
"You've Got A Friend" by Carole King &/or James Taylor
Co-written with Will Jennings for the Rush film soundtrack; it became a major hit for this artist's 1992 emotional ballad, written after a personal tragedy
Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"
One of the original 'Boy Bands', this group's 1970 hit was a 'lesson' that claimed... Love was as easy as "this".
"ABC" by The Jackson 5
This landmark 1965 hit ranked among the greatest songs of all time; it famously asks, “How does it feel?”
“Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan
1976 song celebrating a royal night of rhythm and movement (and we almost won a music trivia night on the ship to this group's hits!)
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA
What 1995 ballad helped introduce the American singer known as the “Queen of Tejano Music” to a broader U.S. pop audience shortly before her tragic death that same year?
Selena's "I Could Fall In Love"
Eight-minute 1971 folk-rock classic referencing the 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly
"American Pie" by Don McLean
The "Queen of Soul’s" 1967 demand for what she’s owed; in fact, she spelled it out for us!
This disco declaration of endurance in the face of loss, was originally released in 1978 on the B-side before becoming a defining women's empowerment hit
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
This Rap anthem, from the movie Dangerous Minds, won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996
"Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio
This epic, operatic tale of murder and guilt was released in 1975 by a British Rock Band with a very charismatic singer.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
Previously recorded by Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight, this artist's 1968 release made this song iconic; pour a glass of wine while you think about your answer.
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" By Marvin Gaye
1979 disco anthem celebrating unity and togetherness; this groups catchy tune proclaimed that kinship makes you strong.
"We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
This 1998 debut hit launched this artist to pop superstardom; it became a Teen Pop Anthem with a memorable schoolgirl music video
"Baby, One More Time" by Britney Spears
This 1999 hit brought Latin pop to the global mainstream; it's a party anthem about a wild, unpredictable lifestyle
“Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin