Ahh...the 1960s. When I think of "oldies music," this is the era and these are the songs that come to mind. Motown, the British invasion, psychedelia, soaring harmonies, and blue-eyed soul. It was a hodgepodge of wonderful encapsulated in an unforgettable decade. Unforgettable even though I wasn't yet alive to experience it firsthand. That says a lot about the music this decade left behind. Without further ado, here's Part 1 of 3 of the most Popular Songs of 1966. Enjoy! ~ JH
1) The Association ~ “Cherish”
2) The Righteous Brothers ~ “(You’re My) Soul And Inspiration”
3) The Four Tops ~ “(Reach Out) I’ll Be There”
4) Question Mark & The Mysterians ~ “96 Tears”
5) The Monkees ~ “Last Train To Clarksville”
6) The Mamas & The Papas ~ “Monday, Monday”
7) The Supremes ~ “You Can’t Hurry Love”
8) Johnny Rivers ~ “Poor Side Of Town”
9) The Lovin’ Spoonful ~ “Summer In The City”
10) Frank Sinatra ~ “Strangers In The Night”
11) Simon & Garfunkel ~ “The Sound Of Silence”
12) The Young Rascals ~ “Good Lovin’”
13) Tommy James & The Shondells ~ “Hanky Panky”
14) Percy Sledge ~ “When A Man Loves A Woman”
15) The Rolling Stones ~ “Paint It Black”
16) The Troggs ~ “Wild Thing”
17) Donovan ~ “Sunshine Superman”
18) Bobby Hebb ~ “Sunny”
19) The Happenings ~ “See You In September”
20) The Beach Boys ~ “Good Vibrations”
