The Modern 60’s Songs

Introduction:

How many times did you listen to a song on the radio by your favourite artist without realising the song is originally from the 60s?

Let’s start with a song that everyone is familiar with…

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley (1961):

A very popular cover by Haley Reinhart(2016):

Twenty One Pilots covered this song in 2012 :

“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King (1962)

This beloved song got many renewals in recent years.
For example, John Lennon covered “Stand by Me” in 1975 :

Another song is You Really Got Me” by The Kinks (1964) :

It got a cover by “Van Halen” in 1978 :

“House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals (1964):

This song has many many covers throughout the years, including :

1. Muse(2002)

2. Dolly Parton(1980)

“California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & The Papas (1965):

Sia made a very popular cover of this song in 2015:

“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone (1965):

“Feeling Good” by Avicii(2015):

Another version by Michael Buble(2009):

“Be My Husband” by Nina Simone (1965):

A cover by Ed Sheeran (2012):

“Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones (1966):

Covered by Ciara(2015):

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatra (1966):

It got a cover by Jessica Simpson in 2005:

Another classic:
What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong (1967):

It got a very popular cover in 1993 by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole:

“All Along the Watchtower” by Bob Dylan (1967):

It has many covers, for example:
1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience(1968)

2. Ed Sheeran and Devlin(2012)

“Come Together” by The Beatles (1969):

A version by Arctic Monkeys(2012):

Another version by Aerosmith(2013):

Conclusion:
In recent years, many songs from the 1960s have become popular again, but some people don’t realize that these songs are actually old. These renewed versions, covers, or adaptations have introduced these songs to a new generation of listeners who may think they are new. It’s amazing how these songs have stood the test of time and continue to capture the hearts of people today. It’s important to appreciate the rich musical history of the 1960s and recognize these songs as timeless classics.