“Runaround Sue” – Dion (1961)
admin Introduction Don’t Get Caught by Runaround Sue: The Story of a Doo-Wop Anthem (1961) “Runaround Sue,” a catchy rock and roll tune tinged with doo-wop harmonies, became a smash hit…
“Mony Mony” – Tommy James and the Shondells (1968)
Introduction Mony, Mony: A Garage Rock Anthem with Lasting Power (1968) “Mony Mony,” the infectious garage rock anthem by Tommy James and the Shondells, took the music world by storm…
“Good Vibrations” – The Beach Boys
Introduction Good Vibrations: A Beach Boys Masterpiece “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys isn’t just a song; it’s a landmark in rock history. Released in 1966, it became the band’s…
“Come On, Let’s Go” – Ritchie Valens
Introduction Rev It Up for “Come On, Let’s Go”: A Rock and Roll Pioneer’s Anthem “Come On, Let’s Go,” a rock and roll scorcher by Ritchie Valens, isn’t just a…
“Respect” – Aretha Franklin
Introduction “Respect”: A Song Ignited by a Cover While Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” is a cultural touchstone, the song’s origins lie with another soul legend, Otis Redding. Redding’s version, released in…
“Runaway” – Del Shannon
Introduction Del Shannon’s “Runaway”: A Journey Through Teenage Angst (1961) “Runaway,” a 1961 rock and roll anthem, is the brainchild of Del Shannon and his keyboardist, Max Crook. The song…
“I Got You Babe” – Sonny & Cher (1965)
Introduction The Anthem of Young Love: A Look Back at “I Got You Babe” “I Got You Babe,” the iconic song by Sonny & Cher, burst onto the music scene…
“California Girls” – The Beach Boys (1965)
Introduction Cruisin’ for Californian cuties: The Beach Boys’ ode to sunshine and surfing California Girls, a sun-drenched anthem by The Beach Boys, wasn’t just about celebrating their home state’s golden…
“Somebody to Love” – Jefferson Airplane (1967)
Introduction Somebody to Love: A Psychedelic Plea from the Summer of Love “Somebody to Love,” a cornerstone of psychedelic rock, emerged from the heart of the 1960s counterculture. Released in…
“Do You Believe in Magic” – The Lovin’ Spoonful (1965)
Introduction Do You Believe in Magic? A Spoonful of 1960s Optimism “Do You Believe in Magic,” the infectious and enduring anthem by The Lovin’ Spoonful, wasn’t just a hit song…