Beatles, 1960’s
Ray Charles
Ray Charles, “Georgia on My Mind” https://youtu.be/fRgWBN8yt_E Recorded in 1960. Is this the best ever? Or do you prefer Frank Sinatra’s version? Or Willie Nelson’s?
The Beatles: In his list of things that happened in 1958, David Kroenlein included the founding of The Beatles. Besides giving us so much pleasure, The Beatles were outstanding musical leaders.
The Beatles, “I Feel Fine” https://youtu.be/WrAV5EVI4tU
The Beatles, “Yesterday” https://youtu.be/wXTJBr9tt8Q Lee: “Sir Paul. Timeless”
The Beatles, “Ticket to Ride” https://youtu.be/SyNt5zm3U_M
The Beatles, “A Hard Day’s Night” https://youtu.be/Yjyj8qnqkYI
The Beatles, “Please Mr. Postman” https://youtu.be/Jzy4R8EbWJ4
The Beatles, “She Loves You” and “Twist and Shout” https://youtu.be/puqPTZbAXi8 Lee: In the second song, even the “Bobby” is shaking his head to the beat.
The Beatles, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” https://youtu.be/jenWdylTtzs
Dion
Dion, “Runaround Sue” https://youtu.be/ik57HLn0Nm0 Lee: A Classic. The precision and talent in the faux night club setting are a kick.
More ’60s Greats
Roger Miller, “King of the Road” https://youtu.be/Cor27wmvokg
Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs, “Wooly Bully” https://youtu.be/DKG57e8XZDE
Bobby Gentry, “Ode to Billy Joe” https://youtu.be/nv33eaygVDQ
Jeannie C. Riley, “Harper Valley PTA” https://youtu.be/aOZPBUu7Fro Lee: “Still a hoot to hear”
Lee’s Playlist #4 will debut here on June 21 with great ballad singers of the’60s. If your greats are not included here, feel free to add them in the Comment box.
