The 1960’s – Top Tunes!

The Kinks
Quintessential Englishness from the delightful Mr Davies.

Album to check out
“The Village Green Preservation Society”
Singles to download
“You Really Got Me”, “David Watts” and “Sunny Afternoon”

The Who
Mod poster boys, fronted by the delicious Mr Daltrey and the somewhat less attractive but talented none-the-less Mr Townshend. They were never mods though!

Album to check out
“A Quick One”
Singles to download
“Substitute”, “My Generation” and “Magic Bus”.

Small Faces
One of the most powerful voices ever – I introduce to you, Mr Steve Marriott. Go check them out. Now.

Album to check out
“Small Faces”
Singles to download
“Come On Children”,
“You Need Loving”

The Creation
I love their version of “Cool Jerk” – Everyone should at least have heard of this band.

Album to check out
“Our Music is Red, With Purple Flashes”
Singles to download
“Cool Jerk”, “Like A Rolling Stone” and “How Does It Feel”.

The Beatles
Too many top tunes to recommend, come on, it's the Beatles already! Revolver has always been my favourite album and For No-One my favourite tune. (I hope you're writing all this down).

Album to check out
“Revolver”
Singles to download
“For No-One”,
“And Your Bird Can Sing”,
“She Loves You”.

Jimi Hendrix
incredible guitar work and a very iconic image. Good tunes too.

Album to check out
“Electric Ladyland”
Singles to download
“Are You Experienced”,
“Voodoo Chile”,
“Castles Made of Sand”

The Doors
The Hammond organ gives this band a distinctive sound, along with Mr Morrison’s voice of course.

Album to check out
“The Doors”
Singles to download
“Who Do You Love?”,
“Break On Through”,
“Love Her Madly”

The Beach Boys
Feel good Americana. That Brian Wilson was one talented son of a gun – shame he went all fat and mad.

Album to check out
“Surfer Girl”
Singles to download
“Little Deuce Coupe”,
“Surfs Up ”,
“Help Me Rhonda”.