The Essential Songs of the 1960s kicks off with an eclectic range of artists to include established rock stars Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry; the soulful sounds of Ray Charles, James Brown, Jerry Butler, and Bobby Bland; as well as the first “girl group,” the wonderful Shirelles. Also, a little label in Detroit which eventually would be called Motown was open for business.
Apache, The Shadows
Are You Lonesome Tonight, Elvis Presley
Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin
Big Iron, Marty Robbins
Cathy’s Clown, The Everly Brothers
El Paso, Marty Robbins
A Fool in Love, Ike and Tina Turner
Georgia on My Mind, Ray Charles
Hot Rod Lincoln, Charlie Ryan and the Timberlines
He Will Break Your Heart, Jerry Butler
I’ll Go Crazy, James Brown
It’s Now or Never, Elvis Presley
Lead Me On, Bobby Bland
Let It Rock, Chuck Berry
Money (That’s What I Want), Barrett Strong
Mountain of Love, Harold Dorman
New Orleans, Gary U.S. Bonds
Only the Lonely, Roy Orbison
Please Help Me, I’m Falling, Hank Locklin
Rockin' around the Christmas Tree, Brenda Lee
Save the Last Dance for Me, The Drifters
Shakin’ All Over, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
Shop Around, The Miracles
The Sky is Crying, Elmore James
Spoonful, Howlin’ Wolf
Stay, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
Think, James Brown
This Magic Moment, The Drifters
The Twist, Chubby Checker
Walk-Don't Run, The Ventures
Walking to New Orleans, Fat Domino
When Will I Be Loved, The Everly Brothers
Will You Love Me Tomorrow, The Shirelles
Wings of A Dove, Ferlin Husky
Wonderful World, Sam Cooke