"My Generation" appeared on a self-titled debut album, The Who's. It was released as a single on 5 November 1965 and peaked at #2 in the UK and 74 in the US. "My Generation" has been named one of the "greatest songs of all time" by Rolling Stone magazine. My Generation, from its very beginning, has put itself in a dangerous line: Between one side there are all and nothing on one side, but more importantly, this is not a security buffer zone between two enemies, but on the contrary, between people who are supposed to love each other, in the same family, in a society. Inspired by the discontent of timeless youth through the lens of a counter-cultural Mod, Pete Townshend's age-defying work distills feelings of youth, energy, and the peak of life. It is said that Who's manager Kit Lambert claimed that Roger Daltrey was trying to stutter while performing, to sound "like a child speeding".

20-year-old boy, Townshend, when he felt so lonely and he didn't belong in this world anymore. He is living a double life, often sneaky gay while at the same time trying to convince everyone around him that he is straight. Homosexuality was still illegal in the UK at the time (and two years later, the young musician was found guilty of something beyond his control). Alone on the train, Townshend finds himself an outcast, completely out of tune with this society. Townshend's generation, who was born just after the war, fell into a strange state of despair at being marginalized in a world that was changing at the speed of light and this song is how The Who claims to be part of the magnitude of the radical paradigm shift taking place. But over time, the song has become an icon not only of for the generation born after World War II, but of all the weak voices, of all times.

“My Generation" is all about trying hard to find a place in society” - according to Townshend. “I was very, very lost. The band was very young then. Its future is expected to be very short-lived.” The Who succeeded beyond expectations and is considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century.

Singer: The Who

When it comes to The Beatles, there's a lot of debate about which song defines them. Some may immediately recommend the style of “Hey Jude”, or “Yesterday” because of the huge amount of covers it possesses, or “I Want To Hold Your Hand” because it helped the group explode in the US. But most authors and critics agree that the song that shaped The Beatles' entire catalog must be the UK's best-selling record of the 1960s, i.e. “She Loves You”.

Selling more than 1.3 million copies in its home country, it was the biggest hit in the UK that The Beatles had, even surpassing 1.25 million copies of “I Want To Hold Your Hand”. The cultural impact of “She Loves You” so far is undisputed. However, when it was born, it also encountered many controversies. The power and distinction of “She Loves You” is so strong that, according to the BBC, "in some areas, the song is seen as glorifying the collapse of civilized society". In some parts of Europe, The Beatles are known as the Yeah-Yeahs band. Many politicians across Europe when talking about popular culture have mentioned the music "yeah yeah yeah". In the late 1970s, many Southeast Asian countries still banned The Beatles style haircut and the so-called “yeah, yeah, yeah” music. Many major newspapers in the world, from The Daily Mirror, The New York Times, AP, etc wrote an article describing the expansion of The Beatles with the title "Yeah yeah yeah", even calling “She Loves You” the original of the song “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah"! This phrase then is not only about The Beatles but also about popular music in general.

Singer: The Beatles

"Paint It, Black" is one of the Stones' best songs. It truly is a gem, and a delightful encapsulation of all that the Rolling Stones have been and will be. There are many aspects of this song to mention: the antisocial mood in the lyrics (e.g.the cranky, angry, vicious-almost violent vocals from Jagger) and all layers of a surprisingly hypnotic oriental sound make the song sound like a dervish spin.

Inspired by more experimentation around arrangement and their desire to write all their songs, Aftermath is a breakthrough album by The Rolling Stones. “Paint It, Black” has colored some of the band's new musical canvas, but it remains a lyrical mystery. The song is written from the point of view of someone suffering from depression; Mick Jagger wants everything to turn black to match his mood. There is no specific inspiration for the lyrics. There was never any obvious meaning conveyed in the song, once said by Mick Jagger.

The Rolling Stones used the instrument to a much more dramatic effect on this 1966 single. "Paint It, Black" is one of the bleakest - and best - songs in their catalog. It topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic and was the featured song on the American version of the group's 1966 album Aftermath. The single represents the Stones' deepest foray into psychedelics; ushered in a brief era that is still divisive among the band's fans, but that will eventually yield some of their best recordings.

Singer: The Rolling Stones

“Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a love song that does not age with time. It is not only a romantic love song but also evokes many joyful and positive emotions, instead of sadness and sentimentality. The song is a sincere confession mixed with a bit of slyness of a guy with the power of words that can "strip off all cold weapons" of girls. A song is usually written for a movie, but "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is used in many movies. This is one of the most enduring songs of the 1960s. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was first released to the public in 1967. The song was composed by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Up to now, this song has played for nearly 60 years at formal events such as the red carpet or at personal events such as weddings.

Born in the 60s of the last century, the song "Can't take my eyes off you" still has a youthful vitality until now. There are countless vocalists who have performed this classic, so for each listener, they will likely have a different choice of who performs the best song. While the singers performing this song may age, even be forgotten, the song itself is a classic and "ageless". “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” is a song that has had a great influence on popular culture, there are hundreds of “covers” of this song with many different voices and styles over the past 6 decades.

Singer: The Four Seasons

The first "I Can't Stop Loving You" is a famous American country song written and recorded by Don Gibson in 1957. In 1962, Ray Charles sang and released on the disc Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, with a new tone than the country tune. Charles's version peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962 for five weeks. Then it was #1 on the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. Billboard ranked it #2 for 1962. It also peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1962, for two weeks. Ray Charles' version of “I Can't Stop Loving You” was ranked number 164 by Rolling Stone in "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and CMT (Country Music Television channel) ranked 49th in "100 Greatest Songs in Country Music".

The lyrics are painfully earnest and Charles's beautiful and soulful vocal performance is. The lyrical theme is nothing new even for 1962, but the song is still very good. In terms of number 1 hits over a long period proves it. Charles' emotional blues vocals are perfect for the sense of loss that pervades the melody. How important and influential Charles' country albums and singles were, and the significance of these efforts, was a breakthrough in the music scene of the time. The public has had many reminders of Ray Charles' excellence and uniqueness, including the Grammy Award given to Genius, Loves Company after his death and the success of the 2004 biopic "Ray".

Singer: Ray Charles

"To Love Somebody" is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb. Produced by Robert Stigwood, it is the second single released by the Bee Gees from their international debut album, Bee Gees 1st, in 1967. Barry said that "To Love Somebody" was the song he chose because it had "a clear and emotional message". The song has been recorded by many other artists, including Janis Joplin, Roberta Flack, Lulu, James Carr, the Sweet Inspirations, Nina Simone, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Slobberbone and Jimmy Somerville. "To Love Somebody" was originally intended for Otis Redding, but he died before he could handle Barry and Robin Gibb's latest masterpiece so the Bee Gees recorded it themselves. Despite its modest chart success, the song deserves to be covered countless times by everyone. The original Bee Gees recording from 1967, from the Bee Gee's first vinyl record, was deeply emotional. The simple title chorus is both heartbreaking and joyful, a self-pity for an unrequited love.

The verses lift their longing with music, the chorus a lively follow-up. It is as if the narrator becomes much stronger when he admits his weakness to the unattainable. The song has become a bit of a pop standard, with other notable versions by Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, the Animals and Tom Jones.

Singer: The Bee Gees

The band's best-selling single brought Tommy James and the Shondells to #1 in the UK (and later Billy Idol's single) "Mony Mony". "Crimson And Clover" occupies a solid and quiet place in rock history. It was seen as a change of direction by Tommy James and the direction is right, igniting slowly but intensely with the signature of his tremolo guitar and James' aspirational vocals.

As one of the most versatile units in late '60s rock, Tommy James and the Shondells could go from powerhouse pop music aimed at teenagers to groundbreaking psychedelic experimentation without the undertones of sexism or allow their own identity to be obscured. Generously combining two of their classic albums, Cellophane Symphony and Crimson & Clover, on a single CD, this re-release reminds us how unpredictable rockers can be. This is a band that has succeeded in attracting Beach Boys fans. This is one of the biggest twists towards pure pop quality from a band. It has a great sound variety, imaginative fun lyrics, and great pop hooks! The album combines some heavy psychedelic elements with the group's core pop/R&B sensibilities to create a powerful cross-section of authentic sixties music. "Crimson and Clover" is also the first album where leader, singer and guitarist Tommy James, plays a major role in composing much of the content.

Singer: Tommy James & The Shondells

The Flirtations started life as The Gypsies before making a glamorous switch in the mid-60s and trading the US for the UK in search of hits. Everyone in the United States who heard this on the radio in 1968 thought it was a new group whose music was being released by a record company in Detroit, New York, or Chicago. "Nothing But A Heartache" was produced and released by Deram Records of the UK (home of the Moody Blues). The British production and writing team of Bickerton and Waddington went on to create hits for the teenybop group Rubettes in the mid-1970s. Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington's second UK single, "Nothing But A Heartache", eventually scored them a hit and the song remains an enduring favorite of the Northern Soul crowd. In 1969, The Flirtations' pop masterpiece "Nothing But A Heartache" was born.

The Flirtations are an all-black American R&B band from South Carolina, but they were really successful in the UK. "Nothing But a Heartache" opens with a vibrant trumpet as the singer boldly declares that she has nothing but daily heart attacks. "Nothing But A Heartache" sold half a million singles that spring. The variety of trumpet sounds, capturing both highs and lows, the band's own excellent timing as well as the lead singer's ability to respond to calls and her chorus is surprising. Bickerton broke the cut's spike with a dramatic chord change, but maintained the excitement by using the bass to parallel the lead singer's lines.

Singer: The Flirtations

Smokey Robinson is the mogul of Motown, becoming vice president after encouraging Berry Gordy to start the label in the first place, then piling up hit after hit as writer/producer and lead singer. "The Tracks Of My Tears" is one of The Miracles’ most enduring songs, a chest-stretching ballad that somehow failed to make the US Top.

Smokey Robinson is at his best when combining a melodious, gentle musical theme with rather sad lyrics. "The Tracks Of My Tears" begins with some simple guitar lines coined by Tarplin, before Robinson tore up the lyrics with Moore's assistance. The song begins as a conversation between a miserable guy and his ex, although we can't be sure if she's actually listening, after leaving him. The refrain lays it all on the line: “So take a good look at my face/You know my smile looks out of place/If you look closer it’s easy to trace/The tracks of my tears.”

Love is blind and cannot even see his misery. The incredible depth of lyricism for a 'love' song, and its haunting endearment is what to this day has brought thousands of modern rockin' depression to their knees. Smokey's legend. In the early 70s, Robinson left The Miracles to pursue a solo career. Although Robinson will continue to achieve his own success, he will never match the excellence of this bittersweet song again.

Singer: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

“Dance To The Music” is an amalgamation of fluttering trumpets, fuzzy guitars and eerie organs that adorn what is essentially a mid-concert performance. But its musical prowess and all-out funk made it a standout, as Sly Stone, guitarist Freddie Stone, bassist Larry Graham and trumpeter Cynthia Robinson all got the lead vocals and rocked the world in fun. The title song was a breakthrough, not only for the group (although it was their first hit), but also for the pop music world at large: it was an early example of a funk song, and it has some elements of rap (percussion track and vocals in particular).

“Dance To The Music” is not just Sly Stone's best song. It's on the first album but it's a good introduction to his music. "Dance To the Music" is a beautiful dance song. What's really interesting is that you hear different instruments playing at a given time. The gumbo of RnB/ Soul/ Gospel/ Rock n Roll/ the birth of a bubbling funk platform creates fiery lines. The transition is also crisp and clear, making it sound as fresh as it was almost 60 years ago. It's easy to see why this band captures everyone's attention because of its upbeat music that's age-appropriate and soulful. The title track is an absolute classic they brought to humanity.

Singer: Sly & The Family Stone

Its power and forthrightness - as well as its being a great song by super duo Carole King and Gerry Goffin - catapulted it to the top in America and ushered in the girl group era. “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” is a brilliant song. The 60s of the last century, was an era where entering the age of 20, seemed to step out into a completely different world. When the song was released in 1960, Eisenhower was still president, and the song was banned from some radio stations because the lyrics were too sexually suggestive. It's amazing how quickly things changed after that.

While the music and lyrics are excellent, the highlight of the song is the production. The recording quality is clear even though it is 63 years old. There are so many great moments in "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?". The guitar shimmers in the beginning and the accompaniment of the string quartet moves to the top after the penultimate chorus and ends with a delightful cello arpeggio - not necessary, but it adds a bit of fill avoidance. And as with any early 60s girl group hit, backing vocals are always fun. The tool is so magical. The best time to listen to this song is late at night when all is very quiet. This is one of the best songs of this era and one of the best recorded. A great song that hit #1 for sheer quality, not for gimmicks.

Singer: The Shirelles

“Where Did Our Love Go” is undoubtedly one of the best songs of the 60s. “Where Did Our Love Go” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States and holds this position for two weeks. “Where Did Our Love Go” was like a stepping stone to Supreme's next three hits. The song is smooth and lush with harmonies and pop music. This is pretty much the pinnacle of sweet Motown pop. The girls in the band, who were in high school at the time, started to have a lot of local success and set themselves apart from other bands from the start, but they were too young for Gordy to sign a contract with them immediately. Through persistence and with a few changes in the group, the Supremes were present in the Motown studio every day, even backing up the signed artists to finally get their autographs in 1961.

In 1964, The Supremes were lucky again when they were "forced a little" by the label to record "Where Did Our Love Go". A wind brought them to the first number 1 in the rankings. The single "Where Did Our Love" along with "When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes" or "Run Run Run where you have no to eat" created a commercially successful album when it surpassed 3 million copies in sales and beat the record of 3 number-one singles on the same album. Supreme music makes the audience feel that this world is peaceful and warm. There's something about their music that resonates like no other.

Singer: The Supremes