The 7 Biggest Hit Songs From The  60s

The 7 Biggest Hit Songs From The 60s

"Hey Jude" by The Beatles (1968)

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"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye (1968)

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"Respect" by Aretha Franklin (1967)

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"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys (1966)

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"Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan (1965)

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"Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones (1965)

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"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King (1961)

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