6 of the 60s: 8/29/12...

Hey folks, it's time to bring you a half-dozen more nuggets from the golden age of music, the 60s. This time out it's six from 1965, the year the modern Canadian flag was put into use.

The Toys - "A Lover's Concerto"

from the album The Toys Sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "Attack!" (1966)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #2

The Minuet in G Major from 1725 was cribbed for this sweet girl-group delight.


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We Five - "You Were On My Mind"

from the album You Were On My Mind (1965)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3

Folk rock quintet from San Francisco brought the love early to the sixties with this wispy remake of the Ian & Sylvia song.

Patty Duke - "Don't Just Stand There"

from the album Don't Just Stand There (1965)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #8

The next time an elder bemoans celebrities getting record deals for no reason, show them this.

Billy Joe Royal - "Down In The Boondocks"

from the album Down In The Boondocks (1965)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #9

 A southern take on the teen idol craze. Billy Joe's take on the "po' boy" song felt right at home.

The Miracles - "Tracks Of My Tears"

from the album Going To A Go-Go (1965)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #16

I can really feel this song in my darkest moments. One of the greatest records Motown ever released.

Them - "Here Comes The Night"

from the album Them featuring "Here Comes The Night" (1965)

Billboard Hot 100 peak: #24

Before Van Morrison went into the Mystic, he was an angry young man. Here he is on fire.

That wraps it up for this week's "6 of the 60s", check back tomorrow for some 70s and 80s...Cheers!