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Top 15 Catchy Songs From The 60s That Make Us Sing Along!
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Take a joyful trip back to the 1960s, when pop songs were bright, catchy, and impossible not to smile at. This countdown revisits fifteen feel-good classics that still light up the room within seconds and bring pure nostalgia with every note.
🎵 Songs Featured:
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
It’s My Party – Leslie Gore
Knock Three Times – Tony Orlando and Dawn
I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys
Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & the Papas
The Loco-Motion – Little Eva
Happy Together – The Turtles
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) – Edison Lighthouse
Do Wah Diddy Diddy – Manfred Mann
Dizzy – Tommy Roe
I’m a Believer – The Monkees
Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
👉 Which of these songs still makes you smile every time you hear it? 👍 If you enjoyed the countdown, like the video and subscribe for more nostalgic music rewinds here on Retro Rewind.
A musical prelude is an introduction to a larger piece of music. In some instances, it can stand alone as an independent piece, but most often it is heard as a preface, which may introduce musical themes that are then developed later on in the work.
Here, surely, is a musical term that’s simple enough to define. The word ‘Prelude’ comes directly from the Latin ‘praeludere’ – ‘to play before’. And that, for several centuries, was the Prelude’s function.
It was partly practical necessity. Lutenists, wanting to test their tuning and the acoustics of the room, would improvise a little warm-up piece before getting down to business.
Fitted out with the title ‘Praeludium’ this soon became a solid part of the ritual of music making. Church organists would also improvise preludes: 1) to create a suitable devotional atmosphere before the service; and 2) to flush out any incipient technical problems.
The ‘chorale preludes’ of JS Bach and his contemporaries (preludes based on a hymn tune) were generally composed with function 1 in mind – and perhaps sometimes function 2 as well.
But the fact that – on paper at least – you could have a separate, self-sufficient piece called ‘prelude’ presaged a momentous change.
Chopin may have had similar thoughts when he created the first great set of 24 Preludes – it’s tempting to call them ‘Preludes without Fugues’. But by then the word ‘prelude’ had become general Romantic currency.
The Romantics loved incompleteness: ruins, fragments, unfinished utterances that seemed to falter on the edge of the inexpressible. The notion of a ‘prelude to… what?’ fascinated them.
The score of Liszt’s symphonic poem Les préludes has a literary preface which opens with a question: ‘What else is our life but a series of preludes to that unknown Hymn, the first and solemn note of which is intoned by Death?’
And from that to Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune – a work perpetually poised on the threshold of what the French call ‘le petit mort’ – may not be such a big step after all. All this from a lutenist’s warm-up .
Maestro Andrea Bocelli joins Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May Live at “Teatro Del Silenzio” for a breathtaking performance of “Who Wants To Live Forever,” taken from “Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration”. A powerful collaboration blending opera, rock, and timeless artistry.
Listen here: https://andreabocelli.lnk.to/WhoWants...#AndreaBocelli#BrianMay
Andrea Bocelli shines in the star-studded trailer for 'Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration'
from Mercury Studios and Fathom.
This concert film was directed by Sam Wrench & produced by Mercury Studios, Fathom, Maverick, Impact Productions and Almud.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of classical piano music. This carefully curated selection features soothing piano masterpieces by legendary composers like Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, and Debussy—perfect for relaxing, studying, working, or simply unwinding after a long day.
25 Beautiful Classical Pieces to Soothe the Soul and Heart 🎼 Mozart, Bach, Beethoven
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Here are some of the world’s most famous classical music melodies and everything you need to know about them.
There’s nothing more annoying than humming a tune but not knowing what it’s called or where it’s from. Fear not – here are some of the most famous tunes from the history of classical music, complete with all the background information you need.
The official name of this piece is the Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major, and it was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787. Mozart himself gave the piece its nickname, when he jotted this name down in the log book he kept detailing all the music he wrote.
The music has been used in Charlie's Angels – Full Throttle, Alien, Ace Ventura and There's Something About Mary, as well as in countless TV programmes and adverts. It also featured prominently in the film Amadeus about the composer himself.
Lang Lang 'Für Elise' (live at The Global Awards 2019)
Puccini – 'O mio babbino caro' from Gianni Schicchi
There might be uncontacted tribes in the Amazon who haven't heard this piece, but there can't be many other people in the world who wouldn't recognise this famous aria by Puccini.
It comes from his opera Gianni Schicchi, a one-act opera all about the lengths one family will go to to make sure they inherit money from an elderly relative. An unlikely source for a melody that has become famous as one of the most romantic ever writtten…
‘O mio babbino caro’ is performed by young Lauretta, who is pleading with her father to allow her to marry Rinuccio, the man she loves. And it’s fame has far outstripped that of the opera.
It features on the soundtracks for Downton Abbey, Captain Correlli’s Mandolin,A Room with a View, and the list goes on.
This piece by Bach might not have the catchiest title, but we guarantee you'll know the famous opening.
It has become associated with scary moments in horror films, perhaps because it famously made an appearance in the opening credits of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931).
Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor - Amy Turk
Beethoven – Symphony No.5 in C minor
This symphony by Beethoven opens with perhaps the four most famous chords of all time – the famous “da da da duuum”. Some critics have suggested that this opening represents the sound of Fate knocking at the door.
Who knows if that's what Beethoven had in mind – but what’s beyond a shadow of a doubt is that this piece has come so famous it’s even featured in pop songs.
The Four Seasons is actually a group of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Each gives a musical expression to a season of the year – listen out for the chattering teeth in Winter, the dramatic storm in summer, and the arrival of the hunt in autumn.
All four of the concertos have become world famous. In fact, you may well have even heard this piece being used as a ringtone!
Vivaldi's 'Winter' from the Arctic Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Bizet – ‘Carmen’
Bizet's opera Carmen from 1875 is jam-packed with catchy tunes – from the 'Toreador's Song' to the 'Habanera' and the aria 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle' to the Overture itself.
Bizet's music has appeared most recently in the Pixar film Up.Sesame Street also did a pretty epic cover, not to forget Tom and Jerry's homage.
What many might not know is that Carmen was a pretty groundbreaking opera in the 19th century. Bizet was seen as quite the rebel for having set his music to such a risqué plot. But the opera has gone on to become one of the most successful ever written.
The Blue Danube is the commonly used name for Johann Strauss II’s waltz By the Beautiful Blue Danube. The Viennese connections with this song has made it almost an unofficial national anthem for Austria. However, film lovers might recognise it from Stanley Kubrick’s epic film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), where it's used in the stunning opening sequence.
2001 Space Odyssey - Blue Danube
Ravel – Boléro
This tune was made famous when it was used by Torvill and Dean for their gold-medal-winning 1984 Olympic performance.
Ravel’s music was actually originally composed as a ballet for the Russian dance Ida Rubinstein, so its rise to 20th-century fame through Torvill and Dean’s ice skating routine isn’t far from what the composer intended!
Torvill & Dean Bolero 1984 Olympic Winning Routine
Delibes – ‘Flower Duet’ from Lakmé
The ‘Flower Duet’ is from Léo Delibes’ opera Lakmé and the composer is a bit of a one-hit wonder. But that one hit has become a super hit – this duet is now one of the most famous ever written. It is traditionally sung by a soprano and mezzo-soprano but its rise to fame has resulted in many different interpretations of the song.
This is by far the most famous section of the opera, and the duet might be best known as the soundtrack to a very memorable British Airways advert.
Johannesburg Opera singers perform incredible duet of Lakme on TikTok
Grieg – ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ from Peer Gynt Suite
Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suitewas originally written as incidental music for a production of Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. But he later turned his music into two suites, which have become some of his best known work.
This movement is particularly famous because of its incredibly catchy main theme. Modern pop and rock bands including Electric Light Orchestra, The Who and Savatage have used the melody in their music, and it has also been used for many years by the British theme park Alton Towers as a sort of theme tune, appearing in their adverts and on their YouTube videos.
Line Rider - In the Hall of the Mountain King
Mozart – Overture from The Marriage of Figaro
The melodies in this opera overture have been used time and time again in films, TV shows, adverts and even pop music. In the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory you’ll hear Willy Wonka opening the doors to his chocolate factory by playing the music from this overture on a miniature piano.
The Marriage of Figaro tells the story of Figaro and Susanna, who work for the Count and Countess Almaviva, and whose plans to get married hit one or two obstacles along the way… It is one of the most frequently performed operas of all time.
Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro Overture (K.492) - Wiener Symphoniker - Fabio Luisi (HD)
Puccini – ‘Nessun Dorma’ from Turandot
Puccini’s opera aria ‘Nessun dorma’ was brought to a global audience when it was used as the anthem for the 1990 World Cup in Italy, in a recording by the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
It actually comes from Puccini's final opera Turandot, which was left unfinished when he died. It tells the story of the brutal princess Turandot and her murderous reign.
Today, the piece has become a classic in the world of TV talent shows. Paul Potts, who won the first series of Britain's Got Talent, made this his calling-card aria
Andrea Bocelli - ‘Nessun Dorma’ (live at The Global Awards 2018)
Prokofiev – ‘Dance of the Knights’ from Romeo and Juliet
You may well recognise this if you’re a fan of The Apprentice… The television series chose this section from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet as its theme music.
The ballet tells the tragic story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers and the war waged between the rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets. So it’s no surprise that this centrepiece of the ballet is one of the most dramatic pieces of music ever written. Nor that the producers of The Apprentice wanted some of that drama for their theme music.
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, No 13 Dance of the Knights (Valery Gergiev, LSO)
Rossini – Overture from ‘William Tell’
The finale of this overture is instantly recognisable for its galloping rhythm and trumpet solos. It reached an international audience when it was used as the theme music for The Lone Ranger films and television and radio shows.
But the music has since become almost a cliché as the soundtrack for car chases and zany antics. And it's also featured in countless ads
Rossini’s opera doesn’t actually have any other well-known melodies. And this section of the overture, called The March of the Swiss Soldiers, doesn’t even make another appearance in the five-hour long opera.
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Take a joyful trip back to the 1960s, when pop songs were bright, catchy, and impossible not to smile at. This countdown revisits fifteen feel-good classics that still light up the room within seconds and bring pure nostalgia with every note.
🎵 Songs Featured:
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
It’s My Party – Leslie Gore
Knock Three Times – Tony Orlando and Dawn
I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys
Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & the Papas
The Loco-Motion – Little Eva
Happy Together – The Turtles
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) – Edison Lighthouse
Do Wah Diddy Diddy – Manfred Mann
Dizzy – Tommy Roe
I’m a Believer – The Monkees
Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
👉 Which of these songs still makes you smile every time you hear it? 👍 If you enjoyed the countdown, like the video and subscribe for more nostalgic music rewinds here on Retro Rewind.
