13 Songs From The 60s You Forgot Were Awesome

[@AmericaGenre]

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[@taylordw]

Fun fact: The organ solo in House of the Rising Sun had to be shortened in order for the song to be played on the radio. Years later, the same thing happened with the Doors Light My Fire

[@MrA1582000]

No way these are forgotten songs….

[@wcjf01]

I enjoyed the snippets of the songs - maybe not forgotten, but always nice to remember. So thank you. However, I stopped watching due to the puzzling and intrusive honkytonk piano background music. Not really conducive to the soulful, psychedelic sixties :)

[@skabuoy]

What I find most bemusing is the fact Megadeth is not pronounced MEga-deth, as it is supposed to be, but M'GAH-deth... 🤨

[@scottspencer4603]

I don't know what Planet you're from but I remember ALL of these songs! These were all Top 10 or Top 20 Hits. I already have these songs in my Offline Collection.

[@OSUalum41]

These songs are hardly songs people have forgotten about.

[@nicktroiano7738]

Yeah played all the time on sirius xm

[@fredkrissman6527]

Hear, hear!

[@edg2773]

I hear them frequently on Accuradio.

[@jeffreymosher6334]

Agreed, however, maybe America Retract only listens to traditional over-the-air radio and sadly these songs have disappeared from the radio dial. (Compared to when Gen X and Boomers grew up).

[@gudlisner501]

The headline is pure click bait. These are all rightly regarded as classics.

[@markmorris8532]

This video is more for people who have never heard these songs. People who HAVE heard these songs, have NOT forgotten them 😉.

[@davew9617]

To forget something you'd have to have heard it first ...as you say...so...the title is misleading, unless of those who never heard the songs, watched this vid, forgot all about the vid, and came back to watch it again and said "Geez, i forgot all about these". Ok, so now I'm just being difficult.

[@jurgenwille135]

Right !!

[@spankynater4242]

Even young people know these boots are made for walking.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@spankynater4242 Never heard it.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

I remember some of them, but I guess I never really liked a lot of this music.

[@jessejames8067]

I'm 71 years old and I never forgot how cool these songs were. They will always be cool.

[@JanetJohnson-v2u]

I'm 72... I agree with you!!

[@edwardpasserini6138]

Hey going on 76 dude, I I like your style youngen'

[@MrLefrog1]

Can't believe you actually thought people who lived in the 60s forgot about these songs.

[@glennso47]

I grew up in the 60s and I forgot about most these songs. I was too busy listening to the Tijuana Brass.

[@MrLefrog1]

@@glennso47 What do you know, that makes 2 people in this thread who forgot about songs they grew up with. I guess that makes me special.

[@Katy-ye1zr]

never forgot them EITHER @@glennso47

[@alpha-omega2362]

@@glennso47 my condolences ...

[@AfterFab]

I stopped watching after the first three. Hilarious. Can certainly name scores of awesome '60s songs that people "forgot," but certainly none by the gigantic, massively successful artists on this list.

[@budlistar5312]

Just turned 70 this month and these songs are all still imbedded in my brain. 60’s and 70’s music is about all I listen to. I’m glad a lot of younger groups are covering them today. So forgotten…….I don’t think so. Rock on!!!

[@hannabaal150]

So, you lived through the 60's twice. Congratulations!

[@robertcialone6609]

Liked a lot of the girl groups and solo artists liked Nancy but her “talent” was questionable. W /O Frank Little Nancy probably wouldn’t have made it.

[@Dangermoose-rv6bb]

@@robertcialone6609 Doesn't matter...songs are great

[@hacerclic1020]

I'm always amused when I see kids today listening to songs that were hits 50-60 years ago. When we were kids, we were not listening to music from the 1910s and 1920s!

[@amtrakjohn]

Thanks @budlistar5312. Can relate to what you say. i’m a bit older than you, but not by much. We listened to the same songs back in the day. I’m thinking the Narrator’s “voice” is AI. It pronounces too many words wrong, like “pursuit.” Per Soo It. ??

[@jjflash1645]

Maybe YOU forgot these songs were awesome but, those of use who were around at the time have NEVER forgotten. You don’t know what you are talking about.

[@RustyBuzzard-pv2ce]

Sorry... having lived the era... haven't forgotten any of these awesome songs.

[@thomasfisher5742]

WHO COULD RUSTY

[@Bentriverrusher]

No one who lived through the sixties has forgotten these songs. They may have forgotten their own names a few times but those songs are forever.

[@CatherineBurk]

I believe that if you ask anyone that has reached the age of 70 the will tell you they remember how everyone of these songs were fantastic and we all remember them all plus a lot more.

[@williampotter2098]

Remember though, to millennials and Gen Z, The Beatles are like Tennessee Ernie Ford was to us. Something their parents mention. I'm sorry for them. The music pundits now call the years around 1967 the best gold mine of music of all time.

[@MrPorsche85]

Ive got a story about each one that I wont bore you with, because each of you have one of you own.

[@peffken8834]

Absolut, I'm 50 - and know them all very well.

[@thomasfisher5742]

SO RIGHT MS CATHERINE....FORGOT THEY WHERE "AWSOME" CAUSE YOU WERE ON ANOTHER PLANET,,,STAY WELL

[@williampotter2098]

@@thomasfisher5742 Don't use all caps. Your statement just seem moronic when ignoring standard internet manners. You aren't more important than others.

[@klondike316]

These songs were definitely not forgotten, but I'm very happy to see a tribute to them.

[@Birdman953]

All of us now in our 70’s know exactly how good these songs are! Hearing them today and we are instantly 16 again.

[@denisesmith2745]

Absolutely ❤

[@journeyman348]

Im 60 in August this year, grew up with this music. Still listening. This misic blows away the music of today.

[@jacklow9611]

Correction; what they CALL music today.

[@Danny-ks1pb]

That's what the 60yr Olds said about our music.

[@DavidWrigley-n2g]

I don't know about todays youth with todays music, but it was an event when the Beatles, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Supremes, etc. came out with a new album back then. You couldn't wait to get enough money to buy it, hear it, and memorize it. Who knew many of those songs would stay with you all your life. Many of them were that good.

[@coldlakealta4043]

I remember lining up at the music store it with my allowance in hand on the morning of the first day many of these albums went on sale - you had a choice of mono or stereo sound - brilliant either way, but luckier if you had an actual stereo machine

[@dougbarlow3010]

I grew up in the 60s. And this songs will never be forgotten. The 60s. Had the best music ever.

[@AndyVillegas-fk3kg]

I grew up in the 50"s and mostly 60's. Music was great in the early days of the rock n' roll. All of them were a precursor of the 70's. The musicians that listened to all of the 60's became super talented people. Steely Dan, Yes,Mothers of Invention, Genesis, Eagles , many more grew put that seed that was the 60's.

[@DavidAnderson-fr8ii]

These are never going to be songs that people that grew during that time will ever forget. Great songs. I still play most of these on a regular basis.

[@underwoodvoice9077]

Selected and written by someone obviously much younger than me. If you were alive at the time, you remember these songs.

[@Katherine-rq8mk]

Not a person

[@underwoodvoice9077]

The more I listen to videos on this channel, the more obvious that becomes. Feh.@@Katherine-rq8mk

[@kb7clx]

Chat GPT?

[@crosseyedbear1305]

@@kb7clx Didn't you notice the strange pronunciation? It's a robot talking to you.

[@KennethLeary-q1p]

The 1960s was an awesome decade for music.

[@dennis2966]

Most, if not all, of these songs can't be forgotten, simply by the fact that they've been used in movies and TV shows. Heck, all of these songs are practically hard coded into my brain.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Corporate Radio playlists are the ones TRYING to get us to forget these songs, rewrite history, make these songs disappear based on demographic studies and use an ever changing list and definition of what is "Classic Rock." And turn America into what it is already but even more so...a nation full of musical ignoramuses of narrow musical taste....thanks for fighting that with this you tube post. From a retired music teacher.

[@owenmanuela6949]

if you liked music in the 60's and were a teen then, how can you forget them

[@TheBoomerPlace]

Shoot. I was in elementary school then and remember these songs 😂😂

[@jacklow9611]

Even if you weren't quite a teen back in the '60s you can, and very often do, remember them.

[@lancecahill5486]

These songs are not forgotten. They are still awesome today.

[@Robert-q7q6m]

Great tunes and great times in those days. I was born in 52.

[@Dr.TJ1]

A few more that I really like: The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore - The Walker Brothers Walk Away Renee - Left Banke It’s Getting Harder All The Time - The Mindbenders - used in To Sir With Love Great melodies, instrumentation, and lyrics in all of them.

[@johnpollock3246]

Who forgot these songs? I did not.

[@BenDejo2628]

I can not believe that you believe these songs may have been forgotten. Unless you were hibernating in a cave for 60 years or in a coma these treasures will never be forgotten. My Grandchildren know all these songs

[@jameshileman9326]

Well said !!!

[@darrellhansen7268]

These are only forgotten by people who never heard them. I came up with these and have forgotten none

[@ArtCatramboneJr]

I haven’t forgotten any of these……..😮 Anyone else forget these???? These songs were my introduction to music!!😅

[@markberryhill2715]

None of us who were alive at the time forgot them.

[@markjulianoriginalhooli2217]

I know every word to every one of these tunes no one will ever forget the greatest music of all time 😎

[@glennwlove]

As someone who was a teen in the 60’s, I haven’t forgotten how awesome most of these songs are 😂

[@johnkemas7344]

I'm 70 and grew up with these songs as a kid ofthe 50's 60's and 70's. , - I'll never forget them!

[@diankelly6689]

I was born in 66 and I have heard most of them but I can sing a long with atleast 10 of them and several have been re-recorded by other bands and their just as good as the original.

[@dunderhill7878]

I hadn't forgotten a single one of them! They were the soundtrack of my life back then! 😊 Gawd I hate computerized narrators! 😣😣😣

[@keithcampbell6806]

Goodnight My girl should never ever be described as forgotten. Every human whoever listened to that song would always remember it.

[@Nan-59]

The Beach Boy’s, “God Only Knows” came out in 1966. I turned seven that summer! 🎉🎉🎉🎉. Miss those care free days of being a kid. And REALLY miss my parents 😢…

[@lizboo2867]

I was 16 then, it's still my favourite song ever.

[@charlesbireland1780]

​@lizboo2867 I was 17, and Brian Wilson was a genius; 12:53 Pet Sounds was his masterpiece. Brian had been inspired by The Beatles' Rubber Soul and in turn, Pet Sounds pushed The Beatles toward their masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

[@lizboo2867]

@@charlesbireland1780 totally agree, brilliant music.

[@gasgaslex_photos]

This 60s music is still far better then anything thats out today.. Nobody uses 2020+ music in films or tv adverts but there are many songs from the 1960's, 70's, 80's around today.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Remember, most of these TV adverts are for baby boomer ailments. Diabetic issues, shingles, meds for various aches and pains for old farts. Of course they'll play music from the 1960s and 1970s for us old fogies.

[@madonnahood3381]

Saw Marilyn McCoo in Las Vegas. Amazing performer. The 5th Dimension was a great group. She was a super star.

[@johntomanio3374]

There are, no lie, THOUSANDS of amazing songs from the 60s that have been forgotten by contemporary culture. What an era that was.

[@wmbeam211]

NO

[@judythompson8227]

but we who were there remember every single one, word for word. That has to count for something...

[@loreleigoldman2460]

@LazloMortimor I know many songs from the 1940’s, and I was born in 1966.

[@joejones9520]

@@loreleigoldman2460 im your age and the music i listened to in the 80s was 50-70s music but today's young people dont know or care about music from the past, i met a girl in her early 30s whod never heard of van halen, she was a wild druggie type too.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

The sheer number of songs released boggles the mind. All it took, was to cut a demo, make 50 copies, and drive around to the local radio stations and get a DJ to play it on the air during the evenings when kids were listening. Then wait and see what happens. No 'video' needed to release a song, like later after the MTV generation came about. By the 1990's, there were sometimes only 13 songs to reach #1 FOR A WHOLE YEAR. This doesn't mean those songs were so great, just that there simply weren't many good songs being released.

[@cwloszczyna3031]

I never forgot how awesome these songs were ... and are.

[@sandysizemore501]

I remember every song! Crimson and clover blew!!

[@howie9751]

No one has forgotten ANY of these songs except the last one.

[@johnnypoker46]

Nobody is ever going to forget that 'Like a Rolling Stone' is awesome!

[@paulleckner8235]

Bob Dyla's angry love letter to his ex-girlfriend Edie Sedgewick who dumped him and went off to be part of Andy Warhol's entourage. Andy Warhol drained her of her wealth.

[@wbien6994]

i still know all the words. Great memories associated with these songs.

[@SecTechie]

Most would not forget these songs. The Rascals I really like. They all bring back so many memories.

[@manlud1628]

In my opinion, the sixties were the best decade ever for pop music! Fresh and joyful.

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

Kinks, most underrated band ever, imo. My favorite band.

[@jcice131949]

You’ve got to be kidding me, who has forgotten these songs that were alive when they were released? No one! And you can still hear them on the radio over and over and over.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

We didn't forget these songs. Were older not mindless. Lol.

[@markberryhill2715]

Late,but that's what I tell folks. I might have lost my mind,but I haven't lost my memory.

[@johnburns1902]

I grew up in the 60's and I never ever forgot any of these songs.

[@joeterp5615]

These are classics that would still be played on any oldies station. Hardly forgotten. Even my nephews and nieces would know most of these.

[@screwyootube1]

Many don't know them, because some people aren't exposed to them. When my 20-year-old nephew came to live with me (in 2008), he had never heard of Stairway to Heaven. He had heard of Led Zeppelin but couldn't name a single song of theirs.But he knew all of the pop muisic coming out at the time. I tried to educate him on some of the better Classic Rock & pop from the 60s through the 80s, but sadly, he wasn't too interested.

[@joeterp5615]

@@screwyootube1 Sure, I understand that. But I consider “never heard” to be different than “forgotten.” I thought this video was going to dig deep and find some good old songs that faded away over the decades - including from airplay on oldies stations and classic rock stations. This could include songs that fans liked from the albums, but that for whatever reason never were big hits as singles (or maybe never even released as singles). I think we all can think of those kinds of songs. South City Midnight Lady from the Doobie Brothers pops into my mind as a song that I think could fit into this category. I’d be interested in a video like that, because I’ll admit I have a pretty shallow knowledge of music myself, mostly just knowing the biggest hits.

[@Knards]

The rascals and the Turtles were epic bands. One could hardly wait to see what they would put out next. Also Marilyn McCoo was one of the most beautiful and had the best voice of the times

[@tonyv8925]

Two songs, I loved as a teenager, Montego Bay and Thunder Island. So many one hit wonders that have been lost to time. Thanks for the memories!

[@anthonykennedy5324]

I was born in 1946. I am glad I was. Just one wonderfully addictive song after another. I am now into classical music. But from Elvis for the next twenty years was a terrific musical time. But I would say that wouldn't I ?

[@Au60schild]

Yep, I grew up in the '60s and I idolized all these songs, and still do. The one song which I hold it hard against you for not including was "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" by the mighty, mighty soulman David Ruffin. One massive oversight on your part. (Edited for parenthses)

[@davidlarsen-tj4tn]

I was born in 67 and I know all these songs top to bottom,front and back.

[@enigmanemo9352]

I don't think any of these songs is forgotten.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

These are timeless classics that are hardly forgotten. Come on.

[@marshachesbro5969]

Oh yes it surely was great.I had the privilege of being a teenager at that time.The 60s ROCK.

[@merrywidow6578]

These songs, and many more were the music of my teens. At college they were on the juke box at lunchtime. I saw the Animals, the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakes, Cilla Black and many others live. There is no way I could forget them

[@ANDROLOMA]

Many of these tunes are classics.

[@Bran08Eman]

There was a time in 70's and 80's I thought all of my favorites were lost in time. Then came along Columbia House tapes later CD's. Still not enough. Today, I can type in any of my favs and a music video appears is ready to play. Tech is marvelous.

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

First 45 I ever bought was Hound Dog. I can still recite the lyrics. I was too young for Doo Wop, but that didn't stop me from learning the songs. Besides Elvis live on Ed Sullivan, and the Beatles live on Ed Sullivan. I remember Jim Morrison live on Ed Sullivan. That was his first and last appearance with Ed. The Supremes were live a lot on Ed Sullivan, every time they had a new hit, about three times a year. I can also sing words to Mae West songs, Jo Stafford. Busby Berkeley soundtracks. The Judy Garland song book. Funny Girl songs. All that stuff from the Graduate. Proco Harem. I still have a trunk with 300 45's, bookshelves with vinyl Sticky Fingers and Divine Miss M. Dozens of Broadway shows, all vinyl. Not forgotten for a moment, not by me.

[@CoLa1953]

❤

[@tod3msn]

The 60’s would have all kinds of music on one channel from Sly Stone to The Rascals. Now music is relegated to categories. Crimson and Clover was amazing. I loved it so much I called my Mom when at Woolworths to buy the 45. I loved the psychedelic sound effects and the creativity of the song.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Hey. These songs are still beloved by millions of people. They're belong to our generation, and we're still rocking and grooving.❤❤❤❤

[@rrbrinker]

These songs are not forgotten.

[@jurgenwille135]

Gebe dir recht!!

[@screwyootube1]

Maybe they're not aiming that at you...?

[@johnniefauvergue6723]

I just missed the 60's but love Joe Cocker's "feelin' alright" to this very day. 🤩

[@dvtco.2545]

Very nice collection and groups, I'm sure there's more gems too. Elementary and early Junior High for me (no such think as a middle school back then, HA!). As others mentioned, they may be long ago, but never forgotten. If anything, the later generation never heard of them. Thanks for the tunes.

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely fabulous artists, fabulous times. Thanks for posting them.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Hardly forgotten!! I still hear most of these played today.

[@danvitale1825]

No one has forgotten these songs, some are over=played

[@DavidNewlandz]

One of my all-time favs. Maybe I'll give it a go at tomorrow nights get together

[@lokibojangles]

None of these songs were forgotten still played not only by my generation what awesome the grandchildren in great-grandchildren. How can anybody forget my girl? And House of the rising Sun. Nobody forgets anything by The Jackson 5. Sorry you picked rolled slums but it was good to hear them again all-in-one place at the same time.

[@debra1363]

Rolled slums???

[@timford3599]

Eric Burden, with the animals, was the very best blues style singers of the 1960's era. To this day, Eric is one of my all time favorite singer/front man of all time. Just take a listen to the Animals "Don't Bring Me Down" and you will see what I am talking about.

[@thinkforyourself2109]

Too much narration, not enough music.

[@dottimcafee]

Yup

[@cbi-ju5mi]

He didn’t want to pay up, hence the 5 second snippets…😢😢😢

[@sandysizemore501]

Tell me!!

[@denisesmith2745]

Rats!! I quit watching after your comment… I want to hear the songs

[@yanstev]

The rag time piano audio track is awful. Otherwise, song selection is OK, though not really forgotten.

[@AlanTalampas-p6g]

The 13 songs from the 60s You Forgopt Were Awesome should be made into an album by itself. This would be a powerhouse compilation.

[@donalddixon6541]

None of these songs are forgotten! What the hell??

[@ccrider00]

Shangrala is forgotten for sure---- by the kinks 🎯💯🥴

[@joelkoosed902]

I'm 74 and bought my first 45 over 60 years ago and still have my collection -- I'm a musician, and have played in a number of 50's/60's bands over the years. While familiar with most of these, I never even heard of some of these songs! Some apparently popular in England, but not here -- I'd remember them if they had been.

[@crazypainter56]

there is tons of music from the 60's on youtube that never got any airplay-LP's and singles

[@aboxofbroken8tracks983]

If you really want to blow people's minds with awesome but forgotten 60s songs, list some that landed just outside the Top 10. This video contains huge hits that are all staples of oldies radio. Hell, some of them I'd LOVE to forget.

[@robertmyers5269]

Some awesome songs on this list. However what blew me away was #12 "I Can't Explain". It's still my favorite rock song with its distillation of teenage angst and frustration. It's everything about why folks create rock.

[@bobwitkowski6410]

You should have mentioned the connection between Jerry Lewis, the MDA Telethon, and the song You will Never Walk Alone. That song has definitely taken a life of it's own far beyond that of what the group that recorded it could have ever expected.

[@Teotikiani]

Scott McKenzie "Going to San Francisco", Dione Warwick "The Way to San Jose", Trini Lopez "Lemon Tree", Manfred Mann, The Holies, The Tremeloes, Late Elvis presley, and many many more.

[@bobbest8627]

I agree with the other commenters… These songs are not forgotten if you grew up in the 60s and 70s. But hopefully this will spur the future generations to take a look at the songs mainly because they didn’t forget them. They just didn’t know about them. It was music at its best. Next time you might dig a little deeper… For songs like “ time won’t let me” buy the outsiders… “ dirty water” by the Standells. “ incense, and peppermints.” Strawberry alarm clock, etc.. good luck with your channel… I’ll subscribe and keep an eye out!

[@ChristineMackichan-c5c]

I was 17 in l960 . The best music ever . Happy memories. The 60s were great

[@TammyTrosper-x7x]

Love the old songs

[@MichaelSerby]

And I am 74 years young 😊didn't forget about these songs

[@TyroneEpps]

I will never forget !

[@joepatriot6431]

I'm 67, so I remember many of these growing up. Better than much of today's music.

[@walterfechter8080]

"The Beat Goes On" (Sonny and Cher) Carol Kaye (The Wrecking Crew) played that mover of a bassline. 1966 -- the year of Garage. "We Ain't Got (Nothin' Yet)" -- The Blues Magoos. "I Can Only Give You Everything" (Van Morrison and THEM). "Come On Up" (The Rascals) "Outside Chance" (The Turtles - written by Warren Zevon).

[@jurgenwille135]

W. Zeven was great !! Saw him in Bochum....(zevon)

[@walterfechter8080]

@@jurgenwille135 👍

[@walterfechter8080]

👍

[@deanbrunner261]

Never forgotten.. How many of today's songs will be remembered in 60 years

[@dave3657]

I think there are a lot of songs that you could have picked for a “forgotten” list besides these. But this was well done.

[@moshesabovich9362]

Those are not forgotten at all! I know and I love them!

[@malectric]

Although the "House of the Rising Sun" had an awesome guitar sound, my favourite Animals song by far was "It's My Life". As noted in another comment, the Blues Magoos "We Ain't Got Nothing Yet" totally grabbed me. I liked the Beach Boys "Wouldn't It Be Nice" better than "God Only Knows". There are so many songs missing from this list. For example, "Western Union" by the Five Americans, "Itchycoo Park" - Small Faces and on and on............

[@davidnickels9301]

I haven't forgotten how awesome any of these songs are. I listen to these and all the 60's songs every chance I get. That's how I wound up at this site.

[@donwilcox501]

The Kinks had many other songs that were more "Awesome" than Shangri-La. Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Lola, A Well Respected Man, Sunny Afternoon, to name a few. As said earlier, the rest of these songs are hardly forgotten.

[@WELLRESPECTEDAPE]

Don't forget Waterloo Sunset, All Day and All the Night, Dead End Street, You Really Got Me, Father Christmas, Celluloid Heroes, etc...

[@justjakewolverine4619]

Great commentary, we all know the music and lyrics. The basis and work of the creators lend a validity to its message and sounds. Love it. Lived it.

[@davew9617]

My gawd... forgotten??? REALLY??? Sheesh fellas...give it up already.

[@candaceh1943]

I grew up in the 60s and I haven't forgotten any of these. they were all very popular songs, why would we forget them?

[@teresaquist8820]

Wish they would have gotten into, more of the actual music portion of each song.

[@SLam-ve3yp]

I'm born in 62 and I remember songs before I was born because I was the youngest and song up to the 80s/90s. I never forgot the music.

[@RobertSmith-bz5ug]

Unknown by current generations maybe, but none of those songs are forgotten by anyone who grew up with them..

[@michaelgasiciel9317]

Exactly!

[@paulpadillo4591]

Forgotten? Perhaps by some, but no one in my circle. But thanks for putting this out there - always a pleasure to revisit these and now I'm going to listen to them all complete!