There is nothing I love more than a good oldies playlist. These songs are perfect for any situation such as getting ready for a night out, studying, or when you need an instant mood booster. Here, I have compiled 10 of the best songs from each decade into the ultimate throwback playlist.
The 1960s
1. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (1966) 2. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison (1967) 3. Hey Jude by the Beatles (1968) 4. Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel(1968) 5. My Girl by The Temptations (1965) 6. Sugar, Sugar by The Archies (1969) 7. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond (1969) 8. Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys (1966) 9. You Can’t Hurry Love by The Sumpremes (1966) 10. My Way by Frank Sinatra (1969)
The 1970s
1. Dancing Queen by ABBA (1976) 2. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (1975) 3. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass (1972) 4. Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac(1977) 5. Hotel California by The Eagles (1976) 6. More Than a Feeling by Boston (1976) 7. Piano Man by Billy Joel (1973) 8. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1973) 9. Take it Easy by The Eagles (1972) 10. Tiny Dancer by Elton John (1971)
The 1980s
1. Africa by Toto (1982) 2. Come on Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners (1982) 3. Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses (1987) 4. Uptown Girl by Billy Joel (1983) 5. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (1982) 6. All Night Long by Lionel Richie (1983) 7. Like a Prayer by Madonna (1989) 8. Hurts so Good by John Mellencamp (1982) 9. 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton (1980) 10. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey (1981)
The 1990s
1. Hold On by Wilson Phillips (1990) 2. Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice (1990) 3. I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys (1999) 4. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (1991) 5. No Scrubs by TLC(1999) 6. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston (1992) 7. Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot (1992) 8. Baby One More Time by Britney Spears (1999) 9. Waterfalls by TLC (1994) 10. Wannabe by The Spice Girls (1997)
The Early 2000s
1. Oops… I Did it Again by Britney Spears (2000) 2. Island in the Sun by Weezer (2001) 3. Ride Wit Me by Nelly (2000) 4. Stacy’s Mom by Fountains of Wayne (2003) 5. It Wasn’t Me by Shaggy (2000) 6. Rehab by Amy Winehouse (2006) 7. Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus (2009) 8. Hey Ya! by OutKast (2003) 9. Crazy in Love by Beyoncé (2003) 10. Mr. Brightside by The Killers (2004)
After compiling this list, I realized how many great songs there are from the past. So, use this list as a starting point and add your own favorites in order to make it your own!
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