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Popular Songs In The 60s
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Welcome to my popular songs in the 60s acoustic section. This section has a combination of bands, duos and artists with free demos, chord sheets and more. 

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Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction
Billy Roberts - Hey Joe
Bobby Vinton - Blue On Blue
Boyce & Hart - I Wonder What She's Doin' Tonight
Chad & Jeremy - A Summer Song
Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World
Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home, Devil Woman, Lucky Lips, My Foolish Heart Summer Holiday
Dion - Blues Comin On, In The Still Of The Night, Ruby Baby, Runaround Sue, The Wanderer
Donovan - Catch The Wind, Mello Yellow, Season Of The Witch, Sunny Goodge Street, Sunshine Superman
Friend & Lover - Reach Out Of The Darkness
Gene Pitney - It Hurts To Be In Love, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, True Love Never Runs Smooth
Jimmy Clanton - Venus In Blue Jeans
Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island
Joe South - Don't It Make You Wanna Go Home, Games People Play
Lobo - Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend, How Can I Tell, I'd Love You To Want Me, It Sure Took A Long Long Iime, Me & You & A Dog Named Boo, Rings, Stoney
Mary Hoplin - Goodbye
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
Peter & Gordon - A World Without Love, I Go To Pieces, Lady Godiva
Peter Paul & Mary - If I Had A Hammer, Right Field
PJ Proby - Niki Hokey
Ralph McTell - From Clare To Here, Streets Of London
Scott McKenzie - San Francisco

Popular Songs In The 60s
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Barry McGuire Songs

Album cover of Eve Of Destruction featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Eve Of Destruction

Eve Of Destruction was originally released as a single in 1965 and later appeared on Barry McGuire's album titled "Eve of Destruction." The song was written by P.F. Sloan.

The chart performance was a single and achieved significant commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

The meaning of this song is a protest song that addresses various social and political issues of its time, including the Vietnam War, civil rights, and nuclear weapons. It reflects the anxieties and concerns of the 1960s counterculture.

As the song was released in 1965, during a time when music videos were not as prevalent as they are today, there was no official music video produced for "Eve of Destruction."

For rhythm a simple root up down up root up down up will work here in standard tuning with the chords D, G, A7 and Bm. No lead to worry about in this one.

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Billy Roberts Songs

Album cover of Billy Roberts featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Hey Joe

Hey Joe was copyrighted by Billy Roberts in 1962. Later the song was covered by many artists and groups including The Leaves in 1965 and Jimi Hendrix in 1966.

To my knowledge this song was a single release and never appeared on a Billy Roberts album.

There is one main riff in this one with a down down up down down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords here are E, C, D, G and A.

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Bobby Vinton Songs

Album cover of Blue Velvet featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Blue In Blue

Blue On Blue was a huge hit for Bobby Vinton in the summer of 1963 reaching #3 on the charts and inspiring an entire album on the theme of the color blue. Every song on the album had the word blue in it's title.

I play two rhythm pattern in this one. For the chorus I play a shuffle rhythm root down up down up down root up down up and in the verse I play a rake pattern which root down up root up down up.

The song originally is played with a capo 3rd fret and with a one fret jump after the 2nd chorus but instead I play this one with a capo 2nd in standard tuning and use a picking break instead and just stay in the beginning key.

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Boyce & Hart Songs

Album cover of I Wonder What She's Doin Tonight featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song I Wonder What She's Doin Tonight

I Wonder What She's Doin Tonight was recorded in 1967 and became a top 10 in the US the following year.

The song hails from the album of the same name.

This one is played with a capo 3rd fret and in drop D tuning. Only three chords which are D, C and a G. The rhythm here is in two parts using all down strokes for the verses and the a steady down up down up shuffle pattern in the chorus. Some lead required.



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Chad & Jeremy Songs

Album cover of Yesterdays Gone featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song A Summer Song

A Summer Song was released in the summer of 1964 with low expectations that the song would have much impact. Even Ringo Starr judged the song as a flop. But the US market loved the song to put it a #7 and #2 on two different charts. The song also reached #7 in Canada and has appeared in several films over the years.

The song went on to be covered by different artists and even in different languages. The duo were on again and off again with several reunions and finally packed it in in 2016. In 2020, Chad Stewart passed away from pneumonia.

I play this with a capo 2nd fret to stay in the original key using the chords G, Bm, C, D, Em, B7, Am, D7, A# and an E. You can play a root down up root up down up  rhythm pattern in standard tuning with a few riffs.

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Cilla Black Songs

Album cover of The Best Of Cilla Black featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Anyone Who Had A Heart

Anyone Who Had A Heart was first recorded by Dionne Warwick in the fall of 1963 where she managed a #2 in the US and a #1 in New Zealand.

Cilla Black recorded her version in 1964 and eventually took the song to #1 in the UK.

The song was written by Burt Bacharach and can be found on The Best Of Cilla Black album.

You can play this one with two rhythm patterns either all down strokes or a down down up down up and repeat. A few picking melody riffs in here in standard tuning using the chords Abm, Gb, E, A, D, G, G6, C, B7, D7, E7 and a Cmaj7.

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Album cover of The Best Of Cilla Black featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song You're My World

You're My World is actually an old Italian song which was re-written in English by Carl Sigman.

Cillia Black released her version in 1964 and it became her last #1 hit in the UK.The song did well in many countries reaching the top ten in several.

The song was produced by Beatles producer George Martin.

The rhythm here should be a down down up down up down up and repeat and a capo where it needs to be to fit your vocals. A bit of melody picking here in standard tuning using the chords Em, Am, D, G, B7, C, E7, Cm, Dbm, Gbm, B and an A.

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Cliff Richard Songs

Album cover of Wired For Sound featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Daddy's Home

Daddy's Home was first recorded by Shep and the Limelites in 1961. Cliff Richard made his own version of the song in 1981, and it became a hit in the UK, making it to the top 10.

In Richard's recording, you can hear his distinctive voice and a catchy pop-rock sound with lively guitar parts. The lyrics talk about a man's excitement and happiness about coming back home to the person he loves, bringing up feelings of nostalgia and longing for romance.

To play this song on acoustic guitar, tune it to standard tuning and use chords like D, Bm, Em, A7, D#, D7, Dmaj7, A/Db, Bm/A, and E7. Put a capo on the 2nd fret to keep the song in its original key.

There's no lead guitar in this song. For the rhythm, you can use a pattern of down down up down up down down, and repeat it.


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Album cover of I'm Nearly Famous featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Devil Woman

Devil Woman was sung by Cliff Richard in 1976 and comes from his album "I'm Nearly Famous." The song was written by Terry Britten and Christine Holmes and became one of Richard's biggest hits, making it into the top 10 in both the UK and the US.

The song has a catchy beat with strong guitar sounds and a chorus you won't forget. The lyrics tell a story about a man meeting a mysterious and alluring woman who he thinks might be a witch or demon. Richard's singing in the recording shows off his strong voice and his ability to rock out.

"Devil Woman" is a well-loved song in Richard's collection and still popular with fans today. You can play it on acoustic guitar using standard tuning. Follow a rhythm pattern of down down down up down up, repeating it. Use chords like D, G, F, C, Dm, A7, and A# to play along. There's no lead guitar part for acoustic players in this song.

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Album cover of 40 Golden Greats featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Lucky Lips

Lucky Lips was recorded by Cliff Richard in 1963. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and became a big hit in the UK, reaching the top of the charts. You can find it on Cliff's album "40 Golden Greats."

The song has a catchy tune with a lively rock and roll rhythm, and it really shows off Richard's special singing style.

"Lucky Lips" is one of Cliff's contributions to the rock and roll scene of the 1960s.

To play this song, you'll need just four chords: D, G, A, and D7. There's some lead guitar playing in it, and it sounds best with Drop D tuning and a capo on the 2nd fret. The rhythm follows a pattern of down up down up down up, with some walking bass mixed in.

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Album cover of Love Is Forever featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song My Foolish Heart

My Foolish Heart was released by Cliff Richard in 1965 for his album "Love is Forever." The song was written by Lionel Bart and has a romantic ballad-style melody with orchestral music.

The lyrics talk about a man who wants to make things right with his partner after a misunderstanding. In the recording, you can hear Richard's emotional singing and the beautiful arrangement with lots of instruments, which shows how good he is at singing touching ballads.

The song actually goes way back to 1949 but wasn't released as a single by Cliff Richard.

If you're playing this on acoustic guitar, you'll need to know chords like G, Em, Am, D, G6, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, B7, Cmaj7, Em/D#, Em/D, Em/Db, Esus, and E. There's no lead guitar part to worry about, and you play it in standard tuning with a capo on the 1st fret. The rhythm is a simple pattern of root down up down up, which you repeat.

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Album cover of Summer Holiday featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Summer Holiday

Summer Holiday was part of Cliff Richard 1963 movie of the same name. The song was written by Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett, members of Richard's backing band, The Shadows. It features a cheerful melody with upbeat, pop-infused rock and roll instrumentation and showcases Richard's signature vocals.

The song was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in the UK charts and becoming a signature hit for Richard.

Summer Holiday is a classic song in Richard's discography and remains a beloved anthem for summertime adventures.

The song can be played with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning. There is a bit of picking in this one while using the chords D, Bm, Em, A7, Gbm, E7, A and a Dmaj7. For rhythm, use a root down up root up down up pattern.

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Dion Songs

Album cover of Dion Blues With Friends featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Blues Comin On

Blues Coming On is track from Dion's 2020 album entitled "Blues With Friends". This track is one he recorded with blues artist Joe Bonamassa. The album has 14 collaborations with many great artists.

To my knowledge this song was never released as a single.

Two rhythm patterns in this one with the first being a down up up up up up and repeat. The 2nd is a steady down up down up as you play some bass into the rhythm. Small bit of lead here in standard tuning and the three chords of Am, Dm and E7.

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Album cover of Wish Upon A Star featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song In The Still Of The Night

In The Still Of The Night was released as a single by Dion And The Belmonts back in 1960 and reached #38 in the US. This is a remake of an old Cole Porter song originally released in 1937. There is another song with the same name but a totally different song.

This version features Dion's distinctive vocals and the group's signature harmonies, and it has become a classic example of doo-wop music. The song's nostalgic lyrics and slow tempo are perfectly suited to the group's style, and their recording remains a beloved example of the doo-wop genre.

The song can be found on the album "Wish Upon A Star with Dion And The Belmonts. 

For this number I play a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning but there is no lead work. Play a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Lots of chords which include a D, Em, A7, Dm/Cb, Dmaj7, Bm, G, Gbm, Gbm/F, Gbm/E, Dmaj7/D+, Gb, C and a B7.

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Album cover of Dion featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Ruby Baby

Ruby Baby is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by The Drifters in 1956. However, it was Dion who had a major hit with the song in 1963 when he recorded his own version, titled "Ruby Baby".

"Ruby Baby" became a top 5 hit for Dion, reaching #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and helped solidify his status as one of the top artists of the early 1960s.

Del Shannon, Bobby Darin and The Beach Boys are just a few artists who have covered this one.

I play this one in standard tuning with a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some walkin bass. No lead and only the tree chords of A, G and D.

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Album cover of Dion Runaround Sue featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Runaround Sue

Runaround Sue is one of Dion DiMucci's most famous and lasting hits. It was released in 1961 and became a #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as a top 20 hit in several other countries. Dion co-wrote this one and was a hit after he went solo from The Belmonts.

The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo, coupled with Dion's distinctive voice and style, made it an instant classic. The lyrics tell the story of a woman named Sue who is known for being unfaithful and playing with men's hearts, earning her the nickname "runaround Sue".

The song can be found on the album of the same name.

Just four chords here and they are C, Am, F and G with a capo 2nd fret and in standard tuning. A few riffs as filler as you play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

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Album cover of Dion Runaround Sue featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song The Wanderer

The Wanderer was also a song released from the "Runaround Sue" album and written by long time friend Ernie Maresca. Dion used the same backup singers known as the Del-Satins for this track as he did with Runaround Sue. 

"The Wanderer" is another classic hit by Dion DiMucci. It was released in 1961 and became a top 5 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as a hit in several other countries.

"The Wanderer" has been covered by numerous artists over the years and has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, cementing its place in pop culture history.

I play a drop D tuning here with some lead and a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords play a D, A, G, A7 and an E7.

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Donovan Songs

Album cover of Donovan featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Catch The Wind

Catch The Wind is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan in 1965. It was Donovan's first single and became a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart.

I play this with a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning using a root up down up down up rhythm pattern with a bit of the riff blended into the rhythm. Some picking required with the chords C, F, G, Em and a D7.


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Album cover of Mellow Yellow featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Mellow Yellow

Mellow Yellow was released by Donovan in 1966 as a single and later included on his album "Mellow Yellow". The song became a hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number eight on the UK Singles Chart.

Rumour had it that Paul McCartney was the one whispering "Mellow Yellow" but this turned out not to be true. The whispering was done by Donovan himself. 

This is played in standard tuning with the chords A, D, G, Ab and D7 with some lead work required. Play a down down down down up and repeat rhythm pattern with a few down strokes and some shuffle strumming.

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Album cover of Sunshine Superman featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Season Of The Witch

Season Of The Witch was a track on Donovan's 1966 album Sunshine Superman but the song was never released as a single. In 2910, Lana Del Ray covered the song.

I play a down down down up down up pattern for this one along with some down strokes. A few riffs in various places with the chords A, D7, E and Gbm and played in standard tuning.

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Album cover of Fairytale featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Sunny Goodge Street

Sunny Goodge Street hails from Donovan's 1965 album "Fairytale". The song is named after a street in the Soho district of London, known for its bohemian and counterculture scene during the 1960s.

While "Sunny Goodge Street" was not released as a single, it remains a popular and influential song from the 1960s, and has been covered by several artists over the years.

The song is often seen as a tribute to the bohemian lifestyle of the time, and a reflection of the social and cultural changes that were taking place during the 1960s.

Guitarist Shawn Phillips played on this album with Donovan. Judy Collins and Vince Guaraldi both covered this song in the late 1960's.

I play this one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning with arpeggio but no lead work. The chords here are C, G6, Am, Am/G, Am/Gb, Am/F and a D/Gb.

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Album cover of Sunshine Superman featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Sunshine Superman

Sunshine Superman was released in 1966 as a single and later included on his album of the same name. The song is considered one of Donovan's signature songs and is often cited as an early example of psychedelic rock.

The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart. Rockers from Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones played on this track.

For rhythm here play a down up down up pattern blended in with the riff in a few spots or you can play all down strokes. Some lead required with a capo 1st fret and the chords C, C7, F and a G.

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Friend & Lover Songs

Album cover of Reach Out Of The Darkness featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Reach Out Of The Darkness

Reach Out Of The Darkness is a song released back in 1960 and was a one hit wonder for the duo, reaching #10 on Billboard. Joe South produced the song and Ray Stevens played keyboard on the track.

The song hails from their only album of the same name.

You have a shuffle chop sort of a pattern going on here, along with a root down root up down up pattern as well as a down down up down down up rhythm pattern. Standard tuning and no lead as you play through the chords Am, D, Am7, A7, F, G and C.

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Gene Pitney Songs

Album cover of Blue Gene featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song It Hurts To Be In Love

It Hurts To Be In Love was released in 1964 as part of Gene Pitney's album "Blue Gene." It's one of his most famous songs. Written by Howard Greenfield and Helen Miller, this emotional ballad became a big hit.

In the U.S., the song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and in the UK, it climbed to number 29. While Pitney's version is the most famous, other artists, like Marc Almond in the 1980s, have also covered it.

"It Hurts to Be in Love" captures the pain and complexity of love, making it a lasting part of Pitney's musical legacy and a treasured piece of 1960s music.

I play this without a capo but the original key is a capo on the 4th fret in standard tuning. There is some lead in this one with the chords D, Bm, G, Em, A7, Gbm and  F. The rhythm pattern is a down down up down up down up and repeat - or shuffle.

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Album cover of Only Love Can Break A Heart featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was released in 1962. It's one of Gene Pitney's most famous songs, featured on his album "Only Love Can Break a Heart" from the same year.

Although it didn't reach number one, the song was a hit, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

Written by the famous duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the song tells a dramatic story, referencing the Western film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance."

This song highlights Gene Pitney's talent for conveying deep emotions and stories, making it a beloved part of his musical legacy.

I play a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning a capo 4th fret. There is some lead work with the chords C, Am, F, G and Em.


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Album cover of Only Love Can Break A Heart featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song True Love Never Runs Smooth

True Love Never Runs Smooth is a touching song released in 1963. It's part of Gene Pitney's album "Only Love Can Break a Heart," which came out the same year. The song did well on the charts, reaching number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

Written by the famous duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the song has powerful and emotional lyrics about the ups and downs of love.

Many artists, including Connie Francis and Bobby Vinton, have covered "True Love Never Runs Smooth," showing its lasting popularity and classic status.

The chords here are G, Gmaj7, Cmaj7, D7 and an Am/D in standard tuning. Play a root down up down up root up down up rhythm pattern with some down-strokes and a bit of lead work required.

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Jimmy Clanton Songs

Venus In Blue Jeans was a single released from the album of the same name by Jimmy Clanton in 1962. The managed to reach $7 in the US and #5 in Canada on the charst.

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Joe Dolan Songs

Album cover of Make Me An Island featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Make Me An Island

Make Me An Island was a single released back in 1969 from the album of the same name.

It became one of Dolan's signature hits and helped establish him as an international artist. The song was written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, who were also responsible for several other popular tracks of the era.

"Make Me An Island" reached the number 3 position on the UK Singles Chart, marking Dolan's highest-charting single in Britain. It also performed well in other European countries, reaching number 1 in Ireland and the Netherlands.

I play a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern here in standard tuning with the chords Dm, A7, D7, Gm, G, D, A#, D# and a G#m. No lead work in this one.

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Joe South Songs

Album cover of Joe South featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Don't It Make You Wanna Go Home Now

Don't It Make You Want To Go Home made it onto three separate charts when it was released back in 1969 including Pop, Country and Adult Contemporary.

Joe South recorded this with his brother Tommy and sister-in-law Barbara as backup musicians know as The Believers. The song was a top 30 in the US and a top 15 in Canada and Australia.

Brook Benton, Bobby Bare and Glen Campbell are just a few artist who have covered the song through the years. The song can be found on the album of the same name.

You can play this one with the chords G, Am, D, D7 and a C in standard tuning and then up to an E, A and Bm near the end. I do have a little picking in this while you play the rhythm root down up down up down up and repeat.

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Album cover of Introspect featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Games People Play

Games People Play was a huge hit for Joe South in 1968, picking up two Grammy Awards. The song was a top in the UK and a #12 in the US. It reached #1 in South Africa.

The song hails from Joe's debut album "Introspect".

I play this one lower in the key of G, C and D in Drop D tuning with a down down up down up pattern and repeat. I've also added in a lead break.

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Lobo Songs

Album cover of Of A Simple Man featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend

Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend can be found on the album "Of a Simple Man," released in 1972. The song was written by Lobo a.k.a. (Roland Kent LaVoie).  It reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of Lobo's most successful songs.

This album was a monster for Lobo is it produced four #1 hits for the Easy Listening charts. Try doing that today. 

I play this one in standard tuning with some lead and the chords D, Em, A7sus, A7, G, A, A/Db, Bm, Bm/A and a D/Gb. For rhythm play a down up down up pattern with some arpeggio bass notes and some hammer-ons blended into the strumming.

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Album cover of Calumet featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song How Can I Tell Her

How Can I Tell Her can be found on the album "Calumet,". This one was also  written by Lobo (Roland Kent LaVoie).

The track was released as a single and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

As with "Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend," no official music video was produced for "How Can I Tell Her."

I play this in standard tuning with a bit of arpeggio in the beginning and then a root up down up root up down up rhythm pattern. No lead work with the chords D, Em, A7, G, Gbm, A and Bm.

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Album cover of Of A Simple Man featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song I'd Love You To Want Me

I'd Love You To Want Me can be found on the album "Of a Simple Man," released in 1972 and was written by Lobo.

The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Lobo's biggest hit. It was Lobo's highest charting song globally reaching #1 in several countries. On it's initial release it failed to chart in the UK, but two years later the song was re-released and it peaked at #5.

Liza Minnelli covered the song as did several international artists.

I use a capo 3rd fret here with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead with the chords G, Am, C and D.

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Album cover of Calumet featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song It Sure Took A Long Time

It Sure Took A Long Long Time was a single from Lobo's album Calumet and was also written by Lobo (Roland Kent LaVoie).

The track was released as a single and reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also #14 in New Zealand.

 "It Sure Took A Long Long Time" is a reflective ballad about the passage of time and the effort it took to find love.  As with the previous songs, no official music video was produced for "It Sure Took A Long Long Time."

For this one play a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern in standard tuning and capo on the 1st fret. The chords here are D, Dmaj7, Em, A7sus, A7, A, Em, Bm, Gbm and a G.

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Album cover of Introducing Lobo featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Me And You And A Dog Named Boo

Me and You And A Dog Named Boo can be found on the album "Introducing Lobo," released in 1971 and was written by Lobo (Roland Kent LaVoie).

The track was released as a single in and reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of Lobo's most successful songs.

While contemplating what else to write, his German Shepard dog named Boo began staring at him thru the glass doors from the backyard and a song was born. The song was his 2nd most successful behind I'd Love You To Want Me. 

As music videos were not widely produced during the time of the song's release, there is no official music video for "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo."

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Album cover of Just A Singer featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Rings

Rings thee song hails from his "Just A Singer" album. 

Eddie Reeves and Alex Harvey who worked at United Artists Music,  co-wrote this for a friends wedding. As fate would have it, copies of the version got around and eventually was recorded by several artists including Cymarron out of Memphis, country artists Tompal & The Glaser Brothers as well as Lonnie Mack.

Lobo in released his and it peaked at #43 on Billboard.

This one is played in standard tuning and no lead with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Chord in this one are C, F, G, Am and Am/G.


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Album cover of Calumet featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Stoney

Stoney hails from the  album Calumet but Lobo never released this song as a single.Instead "There Ain't No Way",  "How Can I Tell Her" and "It Sure Took A Long Long Time" were the singles chosen for release.

As with the previous songs, no official music video was produced for "Stoney."

Only a three chord song here of G, D and C in standard tuning and a capo 3rd fret. Some picking with a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.


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Mary Hopkin Songs

Album cover of Mary Hopkin featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Goodbye

Goodbye was written by Paul McCartney and released by Mary Hopkin in 1969. It would have reached number one but had to settle for number two a a pesky song by The Beatles called Get Back took the #1 spot on the UK charts.

She played acoustic on the track while McCartney played bass and the acoustic intro and solo.

This one has a root down up down up down up rhythm pattern with a few chops in it and a short picking break. The chords here are D, Gbm, Bm, Bm/A, G, A7 and A in standard tuning with a capoed 2nd fret.

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Norman Greenbaum Songs

Album cover of Spirit In The Sky featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Spirit In The Sky

Spirit In The Sky was written by Greenbaum and released late in 1969. It was #3 in the US and hit #1 in Canada, the UK and Australia. The song is the 2nd most requested song at funerals, behind Danny Boy and is the most famous one hit wonder songs.

Found on the album "Spirit In The Sky".

This one I play with a muted palm and a simple down up down up rhythm pattern in Drop D Tuning. The chords needed are A, D, C, E and a G and a few riffs and improvised lead near the end.

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Peter & Gordon Songs

Album cover of A World Without Love featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song A World Without Love

A World Without Love was the very first single ever released by the British duo Peter And Gordon way back in 1964. Paul McCartney actually wrote this song.

The song was a #1 in the UK and the US.

McCartney was dating Peter's sister at the time and moved in with her when he was 16. Paul didn't think the song was good enough for his new band The Beatles so he gave the song to Peter Asher who had just landed a recording contract with his duo partner Gordon Waller.

The song is found on their album of the same name.

The first rhythm pattern is a root down up root up down up and the second is a quick shuffle using a root down up down up root up down up. A little picking in this one and playing the chords E, Ab, Dbm, Am, Gbm, B7 and  C in standard tuning.

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Album cover of I Go To Pieces featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song I Go To Pieces

I Go To Pieces is a song written by Del Shannon and was a hit for Peter And Gordon back in Feb 1965. These guys were touring with Del Shannon in the fall of 1964 in Australia. Del sang the song to

The Searchers in their dressing as they were touring also, but they passed. But Peter And Gordon heard the song from another dressing room and asked Del if they might record the song, which he agreed.

The track is on the album of the same name.

This one you can play a root down up down up root up down up rhythm pattern with the chords E, Abm, A, B7, Dbm, Am, Gb and a B7. No lead here and in standard tuning.

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Album cover of Lady Godiva featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva was released as a single in 1966 and reached #16 in the UK and #6 in the US and hit #1 in Australia and Canada.

The song can be found on their album of the same name released in 1967.

One small riff near the end of this one in standard tuning you can play with a root down up root up down up rhythm pattern. The chords you'll need are D, A, G, Em, A7, D7, B7 and an E7.

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Peter Paul & Mary Songs

Album cover of Peter Paul And Mary featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song If I Had A Hammer

If I Had A Hammer was a song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays back in 1949 as a progressive protest song.

It was first recorded by The Weavers. In 1962 Peter Paul and Mary released their version which reached #2. Trini Lopez took it to #3 in 1963.

Peter Paul And Mary played this with a capo on the 2nd fret with a steady down up down up rhythm pattern and in standard tuning. I've added a short picking break here in my version with the chords G, Bm, C,  D and an Em.

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Album cover of No Easy Walk To Freedom featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Right Field

Right Field is a track from the Peter Paul And Mary album entitled No Easy Walk To Freedom released back in 1986 which received a Grammy nomination in 1987. This song was never released as a single. I believe their last single releases ceased in 1983.

This one is played with a root down up down up rhythm pattern and a bit of lead in the middle of the song. I play this on standard tuning with the chords G, D/Gb, Em, Em/D, C, G6, Am, D7 and an F.

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PJ Proby Songs

Album cover of Greatest Hits From The 60s featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Niki Hokey

Niki Hokey is a song from PJ Proby but to my knowledge the song was never a single release.

The track is on the 2011 compilation album "Greatest Hits From The Sixties.

This one is played with a root down up down up down up and repeat or you can play a double bass like I'm playing here in standard tuning. Only three chords and they are E, A and a B7 with some lead required.

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Ralph McTell Songs

Album cover of Right Side Up featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Clare To Here

From Clare To Here was written by Ralph McTell in the 1970's and appeared on his 1976 album "Right Side Up".

Working with an Irishman in London in the mid 60s, he responded to a question from McTell by saying "yes it's a long way from Clare to here".

For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning. For chords use an Fmaj7, Am, G, C, C and an Em with some lead required.

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Album cover of Spiral Staircase featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song Streets Of London

Streets Of London appears on McTells 1969 album entitled "Spiral Staircase" but was not released as a single in the UK until 1974. There have been over 200 covers of the song.

Roger Whittaker had a successful cover in 1971 as well. The song peaked at #2 in the UK. There is a third verse which McTell wrote in Mar 2020.

This one is played with a capo 2nd fret and with a down up down up up down up rhythm pattern with riffs blended in and some lead. The chords here in standard tuning are D, A, Bm, Gbm, G, A7, E7, Bm/A and an A/Db.

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Scott McKenzie Songs

Album cover of The Voice Of Scott McKenzie featuring popular songs in the 60s and the song San Francisco

San Francisco was a #4 in the US but hit #1 in Germany, New Zealand and the UK when it hit the airwaves in 1967.

The song hails from the album "The Voice Of Scott McKenzie".

I have a capo on the 4th here for my vocals only in standard tuning. The rhythm here is a root down up root up down up pattern as well as some down strokes. This song does a two fret key change near the end so you'll need the chords G, Em, C, D, F, Bm, Gbm, D, A, Dbm and an E.There is a lead break in this one.

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