Music 1962-1966

1962–1966 was an extraordinarily huge stretch of music history — right at the hinge between the early-60s pop/doo-wop era and the British Invasion/Motown boom. Below are some highlights – what were your favorites each year?

1962 - Freshman Year

• "The Twist" – Chubby Checker (huge again this year)
• "Sherry" – The Four Seasons
• "Roses Are Red (My Love)" – Bobby Vinton
• "Big Girls Don't Cry" – The Four Seasons
• "Return to Sender" – Elvis Presley
• "Duke of Earl" – Gene Chandler
• "Telstar" – The Tornados

1963 - Freshman & Sophomore Years

• "He's So Fine" – The Chiffons
• "Sugar Shack" – Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
• "Surfin' U.S.A." – The Beach Boys
• "My Boyfriend's Back" – The Angels
• "Fingertips" – Little Stevie Wonder
• "Da Doo Ron Ron" – The Crystals
• Motown was rising fast: The Marvelettes, The Miracles

1964 – Sophomore & Junior Years

The British Invasion arrives

• "I Want to Hold Your Hand" – The Beatles
• "She Loves You" – The Beatles
• "A Hard Day's Night" – The Beatles
• "House of the Rising Sun" – The Animals
• "Oh, Pretty Woman" – Roy Orbison
• "Baby Love" – The Supremes
• "Where Did Our Love Go" – The Supremes
• "Louie Louie" – The Kingsmen

1965 – Junior & Senior Years

• "Satisfaction" – The Rolling Stones
• "My Girl" – The Temptations
• "Help!" – The Beatles
• "California Girls" – The Beach Boys
• "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" – The Righteous Brothers
• "Eve of Destruction" – Barry McGuire
• "Mr. Tambourine Man" – The Byrds

1966 – Senior Year

• "Good Vibrations" – The Beach Boys
• "96 Tears" – ? and the Mysterians
• "Paint It Black" – The Rolling Stones
• "Wild Thing" – The Troggs
• "Summer in the City" – The Lovin' Spoonful
• "You Can't Hurry Love" – The Supremes
• "Reach Out I'll Be There" – The Four Tops
• "Monday, Monday" – The Mamas & the Papas