Going Back 60 Years!

“The wonderful thing about music is that it immediately evokes certain eras of one’s life and brings you back to where you’ve been.”

This medley should do the trick.
While The Beatles were the biggest name during the magical year of 1964, there were several others, most of them via the British Invasion. However, the year also included big hits from three established American artists.
I hope a few of these songs were, at the very least, an important part of your soundtrack, and I sincerely hope a few of them bring you “back to where you’ve been.”

Best of all, you won’t hear my voice getting in the way of all of this magnificent nostalgia! 🙂

Play button is on the left … Volume slider is on the right

1964 All Over Again

Manfred Mann – Peter & Gordon
Beach Boys – The Who
Searchers – Beatles
Roy Orbison – Kinks
Dave Clark Five – Zombies
Animals – Four Seasons
Gerry & The Pacemakers

Comments (17)

  1. Rosa-Lee Gould

    Good Morning Ray. This medley is the perfect mix of music for the time. My little brother Bill was born in July 1964 so I had 3 brothers to watch. It was a happy time 🙂 Happy November & since I’ve voted I can look forward to seeing family at thanksgiving which is also a happy time. Thank you for the music & good day Ray 🙂 Lee & Ted

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thanks, Lee & Ted 🙂 🙂
      I’m glad you enjoyed the memories. 1964 was the year that really got me interested in music.
      I’ll be voting on Tuesday. I can’t seem to break the pattern of voting on Election Day.
      Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. Sandy Gaither

    From Manfred Mann, to Gerry and the Pacemakers, this was fabulous!! I have practically lost my voice, singing with every single song. Loved hearing the Beatles, and of course loved hearing the Beach boys.House of the Rising Sun is always amazing and love Ragdoll by The Four Seasons! This was just jampacked and I am going to listen to it again later on. I have the power washer guy coming today to do the house so I need to get ready for him. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and will look forward to the next madly! I voted on the very first day of early voting here in NC So I am good for the weekend. Remember, you’re the best! 🥰

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Sandy!
      I have to admit this is one of my favorite medleys! I am so glad you also enjoyed it. 🙂
      Good luck with the power washing and have a wonderful weekend. You deserve that because, yes ma’am, you’re the best! 🥰

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  3. Fred

    Ray I almost needed a pacemaker after this set!! At least I wasn’t working like a dog!! I just might have to go to the beach and I sure do have a pretty woman!! I almost am feeling a little kinky this am!! Almost like an animal Ray!! Maybe because I don’t see the four seasons anymore!! At the end of this you played one of my favorite songs!! I am sure Sandy knows what I mean!! You never left us alone!!
    Love ya!!

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Fred 🥰
      I’m so pleased to know you really enjoyed this one!
      You mentioned that last song. Tomorrow would have been my sister Jean’s 64th birthday. She passed in 2008, and she faced so many storms during her short life, so that song is for her. ❤️
      Love Ya!

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    2. Pat Conant

      Good form today, Fred. loved it!

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  4. Mary Helen Hawthorne

    Loved it!
    ’64 was a very good year
    Had an incident with my hands yesterday…I appreciate even more your challenges and yet you never leave us without music
    THANK YOU

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank YOU, Mary Helen ❤️
      I’m sorry about your hands. I hope it’s nothing serious ❤️

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  5. Jim & Killian

    Great mix and I told Killian that there was a song for him and he immediately guessed. We went outside to work more on his trail into the forest and add white stones to the fire pit. We did this while listening to the music…giving one young man memories and bringing back memories to an old man. ❤️❤️

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thanks, guys! ❤️❤️
      I love the firepit and I’m very glad you both enjoyed the medley, especially his song!!

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  6. Penny

    Another great medley my friend!!!
    Have a wonderful day!
    XXOO

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Penny! ❤️
      Rock The Weekend!
      XOXO

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  7. Pat Conant

    Loved this, a lot of memories, great songs.

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Pat ❤️
      Those were the days!

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  8. Janie

    Wow I am listening to the first song Ray and definitely going back to where I was!! Wonderful many thanks for all your great work and the “tunes” Loving these Friday songs.
    Janie

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you so much, Janie!

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