It’s the 60s! The Songs That Defined the Decade

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1You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson (American film producer, screenwriter, and actor) and Phil Spector
vocals:
Bobby Hatfield (from 1964-08 until 1964-11) and Bill Medley (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer) and Gene Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label) and Polydor International (in 1964)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 34)
recording of:
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
writer:
Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
ABKCO Music Publishing Pty Ltd, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Columbia Music (Publisher. Do not use as a release label.), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Righteous Brothers33:43
2Walk Right Back
recording of:
Walk Right Back (on 1960-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Curtis
The Everly Brothers2:18
3Silence Is Golden
producer:
Mike Smith (60’s & 70’s UK Producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1967) and CBS Records (manufacturer/distributor, not for release label use!) (in 1967)
cover recording of:
Silence Is Golden
writer:
Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
publisher:
Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Gavadima Music Inc., Mushroom Music (Mushroom label’s publishing company), Saturday Music, Inc. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
The Tremeloes3.653:07
4I’m a Believer
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
producer:
Jeff Barry
acoustic guitar:
Neil Diamond (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
bass:
Dick Romoff (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Salzman (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
guitar:
Al Gorgoni (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23) and Sal Ditroia (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
organ:
Artie Butler (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
piano and tambourine:
Jeff Barry (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
background vocals:
Davy Jones (The Monkees member) (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23) and Peter Tork (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Micky Dolenz (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
arranger:
Jeff Barry
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 1966) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1966, in 1967)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 65) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 341)
cover recording of:
I’m a Believer (from 1966-10-15 until 1966-10-23)
lyricist and composer:
Neil Diamond (in 1966)
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Foray Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Sony Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Stonebridge Music (publisher)
The Monkees4.652:43
5Carrie Anne
producer:
Ron Richards
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1967) and The Hollies Ltd. (in 1967)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-05-01)
recording of:
Carrie Anne (on 1967-05-01)
lyricist and composer:
Allan Clarke (of The Hollies), Tony Hicks and Graham Nash
publisher:
PolyGram Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
The Hollies4.52:53
6Wouldn’t It Be Nice
recording of:
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds), Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Irving Music (BMI), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
The Beach Boys2:21
7Up on the Roof
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1962-06-28)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
double bass [bass]:
George Duvivier (on 1962-06-28)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Chester (studio drummer and educator) (on 1962-06-28)
guitar:
Don Arnone (on 1962-06-28), Billy Davis (US guitarist & songwriter; member/manager of The Drifters) (on 1962-06-28), Bob Bushnell (on 1962-06-28) and Al Casamenti (on 1962-06-28)
keyboard:
Ernie Hayes (American pianist, organist and arranger) and Carole King (on 1962-06-28)
percussion:
George Devens (on 1962-06-28) and Bobby Rosengarden (on 1962-06-28)
trombone:
Jimmy Cleveland (US jazz trombonist) (on 1962-06-28) and Frank Saracco (on 1962-06-28)
trumpet:
Jimmy Nottingham (on 1962-06-28) and Jimmy Sedlar (on 1962-06-28)
baritone vocals:
Dock Green (on 1962-06-28)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1962-06-28)
lead vocals:
Rudy Lewis (on 1962-06-28)
tenor vocals:
Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) (on 1962-06-28)
conductor:
Gary Sherman (mid-20th century composer, arranger & conductor) (on 1962-06-28)
arranger:
Gary Sherman (mid-20th century composer, arranger & conductor) and Bert Keyes (piano, soul/funk producer/writer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1988) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1998)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1962 (number: 2), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 113) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 375)
recording of:
Up on the Roof (on 1962-06-28)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin and Carole King
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Drifters52:34
8Make It Easy on Yourself
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1965)
cover recording of:
Make It Easy on Yourself
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody) and MCA Music Ltd.
The Walker Brothers53:11
9Green Green Grass of Home
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Limited (not a release label; for copyrights use only) (in 1966)
cover recording of:
Green, Green Grass of Home
lyricist and composer:
Claude “Curly” Putman, Jr.
publisher:
Burlington Music Ltd. and Tree Music
translated version of:
Ik ben weer in m’n dorpje
Tom Jones43:03
10Crying
producer:
Fred Foster (on 1961-06-26)
double bass [bass]:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-06-26)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1961-06-26)
guitar:
Boudleaux Bryant (on 1961-06-26), Harold Bradley (on 1961-06-26) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-06-26)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-06-26)
vocals:
Roy Orbison (on 1961-06-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) and Monument Record Corp. (not for release label use!) (in 1961)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 69) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 461)
recording of:
Crying (on 1961-06-26)
lyricist:
Joe Melson (in 1961) and Roy Orbison (in 1961)
composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music Ltd. (UK), Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Barbara Orbison Music Company, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Orbi-Lee Music, R-Key Darkus Music, Rondor Music, Rondor Music (Australia) P/L, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1961-08-16)
part of:
50/50
Roy Orbison4.652:45
11Monday Monday
engineer:
Bones Howe
producer:
Lou Adler
performer:
The Mamas & the Papas (American folk rock vocal group) (on 1965-12-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Dunhill Records (in 1966)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1965-12-16)
recording of:
Monday, Monday (on 1965-12-16)
lyricist and composer:
John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Trousdale Music and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
The Mamas & the Papas4.13:20
12For What It’s Worth
producer:
Charles Greene (producer) and Brian Stone (producer)
background vocals:
Richie Furay and Dewey Martin
vocals:
Stephen Stills
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music International (trademark of Warner Music International the company) (in 1967) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1969)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 63)
recording of:
For What It’s Worth (on 1966-12-05)
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Stills
publisher:
Cotillion, Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI), Richie Furay Music (BMI), Springalo Toones (BMI), Ten East and Ten‐East Music (BMI)
Buffalo Springfield4.252:36
13Mr Tambourine Man
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1965-01-20)
producer:
Terry Melcher
12 string guitar:
Jim McGuinn (on 1965-01-20)
bass guitar:
Chris Hillman (on 1965-01-20)
drums (drum set):
Michael Clarke (drummer for the 1960s rock group The Byrds) (on 1965-01-20)
guitar:
David Crosby (on 1965-01-20)
tambourine:
Gene Clark (US singer-songwriter; founder of The Byrds) (on 1965-01-20)
vocals:
Gene Clark (US singer-songwriter; founder of The Byrds) (on 1965-01-20), David Crosby (on 1965-01-20), Chris Hillman (on 1965-01-20) and Jim McGuinn (on 1965-01-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1965) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1965)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 10), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 79) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 230)
cover recording of:
Mr. Tambourine Man (on 1965-01-20)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan (from 1964-02 until 1964-04)
publisher:
Blossom Music Ltd., M. Witmark & Sons, Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), Warner Brothers Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner/Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) (from 1964 until 1992) and Special Rider Music (from 1992 to present)
The Byrds4.152:30
14Summer in the City
additional electric piano:
Artie Schroeck
lead vocals:
John Sebastian
conductor:
Michael Kamen (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Buddah Records (revived/renamed in 1998 as Buddha Records) (in 1966), Kama Sutra (in 1966), Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1966) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1966)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 393)
recording of:
Summer in the City
writer:
Steve Boone, John Sebastian and Mark Sebastian
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Beechwood Music Corp., BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! see annotation), Bug Music (music publishing), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gallo Music Publishing, Mark Sebastian Music, Robbins Music Corp., Robbins Music Corp. Ltd., Trio Music (publisher) and Trio Music Co., Inc.
The Lovin’ Spoonful4.82:39
15I Got You Babe
vocals:
Sonny Bono (in 1965) and Cher (in 1965)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1965)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 331) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 444)
recording of:
I Got You Babe (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Sonny Bono
publisher:
Carlin Music, Chris Marc Music, Cotillion Music (BMI) and Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
Sonny & Cher43:09
16Both Sides Now
recording of:
Both Sides Now
lyricist and composer:
Joni Mitchell
arranger:
Benedikt Jahnel
publisher:
Crazy Crow Music, Essex Music of Australia Pty. Ltd., Siquomb Pub. Corp., ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
Judy Collins43:14
17Johnny Remember Me
recording of:
Johnny Remember Me
lyricist and composer:
Geoff Goddard (1960s UK musician & songwriter)
John Leyton2:37
18Can’t Get Used to Losing You
producer:
Robert Mersey
conductor:
Robert Mersey (on 1962-12-02)
arranger:
Robert Mersey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 1963) and Rarity Music (in 2013)
recording of:
Can’t Get Used to Losing You (on 1962-12-02)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
Andy Williams2:20
19The Good Life
cover recording of:
The Good Life
lyricist:
Jack Reardon (American songwriter)
composer:
Sacha Distel (in 1962)
publisher:
Intersong USA, Inc. (publisher) and Prosadis
version of:
Marina
Tony Bennett2:14
20Ain’t That a Kick in the HeadDean Martin2:24
21Caterina
recording of:
Caterina
writer:
“Bugs” Bower (producer, trumpet arranger, band leader, composer / lyricist, author) and Earl S. Shuman (composer / lyricist)
publisher:
Music Sales Corp. (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music) and Nancy Music Company Inc.
sub-publisher:
Basart Belgium Editions and BMC Publishing NV
Perry Como2:07
22Sherry
producer:
Bob Crewe
bass guitar:
Nick Massi
guitar:
Tommy DeVito
keyboard and piano:
Bob Gaudio
vocals:
Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Frankie Valli (American singer and actor, best known as the frontman of The Four Seasons)
vocals arranger:
Nick Massi
recording of:
Sherry
lyricist and composer:
Bob Gaudio
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons52:30
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1It’s Not Unusual
recording of:
It’s Not Unusual
writer:
Gordon Mills (60s/70s UK producer and songwriter) and Les Reed
publisher:
Leeds Music (ended), BMG Platinum Songs US, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Valley Music Ltd (publisher) and Universal Duchess Music Corp. (in 1964)
Tom Jones2:15
2Congratulations
producer:
Norrie Paramor
bass guitar:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures)
background vocals:
The Breakaways (60s UK all girl group)
vocals:
Cliff Richard
orchestra:
The Norrie Paramor Orchestra
conductor:
Norrie Paramor
arranger:
Norrie Paramor
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-02-03)
part of:
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1968)
recording of:
Congratulations
lyricist and composer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
publisher:
EMI Al Gallico Music Corp. and Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.
Cliff Richard2:31
35‐4‐3‐2‐1
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1964)
recording of:
5-4-3-2-1
composer:
Mike Hugg (drummer & founding member of Manfred Mann), Paul Jones (singer, formerly of Manfred Mann, The Blues Band, was also in musical theatre) and Manfred Mann (the person)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Keith Prowse Music Publishing Ltd.
Manfred Mann1:58
4Go Now
cover recording of:
Go Now
writer:
Larry Banks and Milton Bennett
publisher:
Belinda Music and Trio Music Company
The Moody Blues3:10
5Puppet on a String
vocals:
Sandie Shaw (in 1967)
part of:
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1967) and Winners of the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1967)
recording of:
Puppet on a String (in 1967)
writer:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
Sandie Shaw2:21
6Alfie
recording of:
Alfie (in 1965)
lyricist:
Hal David (in 1965)
composer:
Burt Bacharach (in 1965)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Famous-Chappell and Sony/ATV Harmony
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
part of:
The 39th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Alfie (1966 film)
Cilla Black2:37
7I Only Want to Be With You
producer:
John Franz
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Ltd (not for release label use!) (in 1963)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 31) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 323)
recording of:
I Only Want to Be With You (Dusty Springfield song) (in 1963)
writer:
Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., Springfield Music Ltd., Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Chappell & Co. (until 1987) and Warner/Chappell Music International Ltd. (from 1987 to present)
Dusty Springfield4.42:35
8One Fine Day
recording of:
One Fine Day
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Magna Music Co Ltd and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
The Chiffons2:07
9I’m Into Something Good
engineer:
Val Valentin
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
drums (drum set):
Barry Whitwam
electric bass guitar:
Karl Green
guitar:
Keith Hopwood and Derek Leckenby
lead vocals:
Peter Noone (UK singer/songwriter member of Herman's Hermits)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1964)
cover recording of:
I’m Into Something Good
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Herman’s Hermits4.352:33
10Pictures of Matchstick Men
recording of:
Pictures of Matchstick Men
lyricist and composer:
Francis Rossi
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Valley Music Ltd (publisher)
Status Quo3:15
11Please Release Me
recording of:
Release Me
additional writer:
W.S. Stevenson
writer:
Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter), Dub Williams (pseudonym used by James Pebworth) and Robert Yount (songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Four Star Sales, Roschelle Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.
Engelbert Humperdinck53:19
12All or Nothing
producer:
Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott (English musician and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1966)
recording of:
All or Nothing
writer:
Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott (English musician and songwriter)
publisher:
Aquarius Music Ltd. (UK publisher)
Small Faces3.53:04
13Groovin’
producer:
The Rascals (US soul & rock group, formerly known as The Young Rascals)
background vocals:
David Brigati
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
Groovin’
writer:
Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavaliere (American singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician)
publisher:
Slacsar
The Rascals2:28
14We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
vocals:
Eric Burdon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX) (in 1965)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 35), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 233)
recording of:
We Gotta Get Out of This Place
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division (until 2021-06-30), Francis, Day & Hunter (publisher) (in 1979) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Animals3.83:12
15With a Little Help From My Friends
producer:
Denny Cordell
mixer:
Tony Visconti
bass guitar:
Chris Stainton (keyboard player, session musician and songwriter)
drums (drum set):
Barrie James Wilson
guitar:
Jimmy Page
organ:
Tommy Eyre
background vocals:
Madeline Bell, Rosetta Hightower and Sunny Weetman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Straight Ahead Productions Ltd. (in 1968)
part of:
New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 86)
cover recording of:
With a Little Help From My Friends
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
ATV (Northern Songs Catalog), Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs Ltd. (, in 1967), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) (from 1967 to present)
Joe Cocker3.85:12
16Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying
cover recording of:
Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying
lyricist:
Freddie Marsden
composer:
Les Chadwick, Les Maguire and Gerry Marsden
publisher:
Dick James Music Co. Ltd. (renamed Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. since 1999‐07‐30)
Gerry & the Pacemakers2:33
17Cathy’s Clown
bass:
Floyd Chance (on 1960-03-18)
drums (drum set):
Buddy Harman (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1960-03-18)
guitar:
Don Everly (on 1960-03-18)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-18)
performer:
The Everly Brothers (on 1960-03-18)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 30) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 149)
recording of:
Cathy’s Clown (on 1960-03-18)
lyricist and composer:
Don Everly
writer:
Don Everly and Phil Everly
publisher:
Acuff-Rose (BMI) and MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
The Everly Brothers3.352:23
18The Letter
producer:
Dan Penn (songwriter, soul singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (not an imprint, use “Arista” for release labels) (in 1967), Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1967), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1967) and Atoll Music (in 1968)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 357) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 364)
recording of:
The Letter (in 1967)
lyricist and composer:
Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Chelsea Music Publishing, Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Concord Bicycle Assets, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Lovolar Music, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label) and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
The Box Tops4.31:52
19Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1969)
recording of:
Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?
lyricist and composer:
Peter Sarstedt
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership
Peter Sarstedt54:44
20Mellow Yellow
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1966)
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer)
acoustic guitar:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist) (in 1966)
bass:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures) (in 1966)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Orr (in 1966)
horn [horns]:
Danny Moss (in 1966) and Ronnie Ross (in 1966)
vocals:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist) (in 1966)
arranger:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony) (in 1966)
recording of:
Mellow Yellow (in 1966)
lyricist and composer:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Donovan (Music) Ltd.
Donovan43:38
21Ob‐La‐Di, Ob‐La‐Da
producer:
Mike Smith (60’s & 70’s UK Producer)
cover recording of:
Ob‐La‐Di, Ob‐La‐Da (in 1968)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
Maclen Music, Inc. (U.S. based publisher for Lennon–McCartney), Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
Marmalade3:09
22Sweet Thing
engineer:
Brooks Arthur
producer:
Lewis Merenstein
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1968-10-15)
classical guitar:
Jay Berliner (on 1968-10-15)
double bass:
Richard Davis (American jazz bassist) (on 1968-10-15)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1968-10-15)
flute:
John Payne (Saxophone/Clarinet) (on 1968-10-15)
triangle:
Warren Smith (jazz percussionist) (on 1968-10-15)
strings arranger:
Larry Fallon (on 1968-10-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1968)
recording of:
Sweet Thing (on 1968-10-15)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Van Morrison3.54:20
3CD
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1Spanish Harlem
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-27)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
cello:
Charles McCracken (cellist) (on 1960-10-27)
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1960-10-27)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Chester (studio drummer and educator) (on 1960-10-27)
guitar:
Al Caiola (on 1960-10-27)
percussion:
Phil Kraus (on 1960-10-27)
piano:
Ernie Hayes (American pianist, organist and arranger) (on 1960-10-27)
reeds:
Romeo Penque (on 1960-10-27)
background vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1960-10-27)
vocals:
Ben E. King (on 1960-10-27)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (on 1960-10-27)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 350)
recording of:
Spanish Harlem (on 1960-10-27)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music Ltd., ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Mother Bertha Music Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music
Ben E. King4.42:58
2You Really Got a Hold on Me
cover recording of:
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson (in 1962-10)
publisher:
Dominion Music, Jobete Music (UK), Jobete Music Co., Inc., United Partnership Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Percy Sledge2:51
3Everybody Needs Somebody to LoveSolomon Burke52:44
4Soul Man
recorded in:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1967-08-10)
producer:
Isaac Hayes, David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter) and Jim Stewart (US producer, founder for Stax & Volt Records)
instruments:
Booker T. & the MG’s (in 1967) and The Mar‐Keys Horns (in 1967)
lead vocals:
Sam Moore (singer, ex "Sam and Dave") (in 1967) and David Prater (soul artist) (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HHO Recordings Ltd., WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1966) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1967)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 458)
recording of:
Soul Man (on 1967-08-10)
writer:
Isaac Hayes (in 1967) and David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter) (in 1967)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Ltd. (publisher), Walden Music, Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) (in 1986) and Walden Music Corp. (publisher) (in 1986)
Sam & Dave4.52:36
5Knock on Wood
recorded in:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1966-07-13)
producer:
Steve Cropper
baritone saxophone:
probably Floyd Newman
bass guitar [bass]:
Duck Dunn (US bass guitarist, session musician, record producer & songwriter) (on 1966-07-13)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Jackson (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (on 1966-07-13)
guitar:
Steve Cropper (on 1966-07-13)
organ:
Booker T. Jones (on 1966-07-13)
piano:
Isaac Hayes (on 1966-07-13) and Booker T. Jones (on 1966-07-13)
tenor saxophone:
probably Andrew Love (on 1966-07-13)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns) (on 1966-07-13)
vocals:
Eddie Floyd (on 1966-07-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1967)
recording of:
Knock on Wood (on 1966-07-13)
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East/Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
adaptation of:
Potkraj na les
Eddie Floyd43:03
6Baby I Need Your Loving
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Records (not for label use; use “Motown” instead) (in 1964)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1964 (recordings) (number: 32) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 390)
recording of:
Baby I Need Your Loving
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Songs Australia, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Four Tops4.52:44
7Under the Boardwalk
recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
The Drifters2:42
8Abraham, Martin & John
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1970)
cover recording of:
Abraham, Martin and John
lyricist and arranger:
Dick Holler
composer:
Dick Holler (in 1968)
publisher:
Regent Music (BMI) and TJ Musicservice GmbH
Marvin Gaye4:14
9Green Onions
recorded in:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1962-06)
producer:
Jim Stewart (US producer, founder for Stax & Volt Records)
bass guitar [bass]:
Lewie Steinberg (in 1962-06)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Jackson (Booker T & The MGs drummer) (in 1962-06)
guitar:
Steve Cropper (in 1962-06)
Hammond organ:
Booker T. Jones (in 1962-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1967)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 181) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 418)
recording of:
Green Onions (in 1962-06)
composer:
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer), Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones and Lewie Steinberg
publisher:
Al Jackson Jr. Music, Bug Music (music publishing), Carlin Music Corporation, East/Memphis Music Corp. and Irving Music (BMI)
Booker T. & the MG’s3.952:52
10Stand by Me
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman
bass guitar:
Donald “Duck” Dunn (US bass guitarist, session musician, record producer & songwriter)
drums (drum set):
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer)
guitar:
Steve Cropper
organ and piano:
Booker T. Jones
tenor saxophone:
Charles “Packy” Axton
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns)
vocals:
Otis Redding
cover recording of:
Stand by Me
publisher:
Mike Stoller
writer:
Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
A.D.T. Enterprises, Hornall Brothers Music (limited company), Jerry Leiber Music, Leiber Stoller Songs Ltd., Melodie der Welt (publisher), Melodie der Welt GmbH & Co. KG (fka Melodie der Welt J. Michel GmbH & Co. KG; this name since 2011-04-07), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Rightsong Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc., Unichappell Music and Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available)
Otis Redding4.52:50
11Anyone Who Had a Heart
recording of:
Anyone Who Had a Heart
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Blue Seas Music, Inc. (in 1963), JAC Music Co., Inc. (in 1963) and U.S. Songs, Inc. (in 1963)
Dionne Warwick53:08
12Mustang Sally
recorded in:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States (on 1966-10-13)
engineer:
Tom Dowd and Rick Hall (American producer & FAME studios founder, “Father of Muscle Shoals Music”)
producer:
Rick Hall (American producer & FAME studios founder, “Father of Muscle Shoals Music”) and Jerry Wexler
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Tommy Cogbill (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
guitar:
Jimmy Johnson (guitar, producer, Muscle Shoals rhythm section) (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Lincoln "Chips" Moman (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
keyboard [piano, organ]:
Dewey "Spooner" Oldham (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
tenor saxophone:
Gilbert Caples (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14), Charles Chalmers (American saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer) (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14) and Eddie Logan (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
trumpet:
Gene “Bowlegs” Miller (American trumpeter) (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
vocals:
Wilson Pickett (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
recorded at:
Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 434)
cover recording of:
Mustang Sally (from 1966-10-13 until 1966-10-14)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Mack Rice
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., Fourteenth Hour Music, Inc., Springtime Music, Inc. and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Wilson Pickett43:04
13Got to Get You Into My Life
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1963, in 1966)
cover recording of:
Got to Get You Into My Life
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Northern Songs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers2:31
14Have I the Right
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012)
recording of:
Have I the Right (in 1964)
writer:
Alan Blaikley and Ken Howard (English songwriter, one half of the songwrting team Ken Howard & Alan Blaikley, author and television director)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Ivy Music Ltd.
The Honeycombs32:57
15Walkin’ Back to Happiness
recording of:
Walking Back to Happiness
writer:
Mike Hawker and John Schroeder (English composer, arranger, orchestra leader, record producer, author and A&R chief)
Helen Shapiro22:30
16What’cha Gonna Do About ItDoris Troy1:50
17I’m Telling You Now
Freddie & the Dreamers2:05
18Hi Ho Silver Lining
producer:
Mickie Most (English record producer) (on 1967-01-19)
bass guitar:
John Paul Jones (UK rock musician of Led Zeppelin & Them Crooked Vultures) (on 1967-01-19)
drums (drum set):
Clem Cattini (on 1967-01-19)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Jeff Beck (English rock guitarist) (on 1967-01-19)
background vocals:
Rod Stewart (on 1967-01-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1967)
engineered at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-19)
recording of:
Hi Ho Silver Lining (on 1967-01-19)
writer:
Scott English and Larry Weiss (American singer-songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
Jeff Beck22:53
19Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
vocals:
Brian Hyland
recording of:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Brian Hyland42:22
20Honey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records Nashville (in 1968)
cover recording of:
Honey (on 1968-01-30)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Russell
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Bobby Goldsboro43:55
21Sunshine Superman
recording of:
Sunshine Superman
lyricist and composer:
Donovan Leitch (Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist)
publisher:
Donovan Music Ltd. and Peer International Corporation (BMI)
Donovan4:31
22Apache
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Apache
composer:
Jerry Lordan
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
The Shadows4.652:53