Old songs

No matter how many new songs come out, many of us are still tied to the songs of our childhood, or of the teenage years when we went out dancing or listened to records with friends. Jump ahead to these sections: • Oldies Music from the 30s • Oldies Music from the 40s • Oldies Music from the 50s • Oldies Music from the 60s • Oldies Music from the 70s Here are just a few of the wonderful songs that turn back the clock for many of us. You might uncover a new favorite among these time-traveling hits. Oldies Music from the 30s The 30s featured fun and upbeat music from the start of the jazz and swing movements around the United States, reminding people of dancing the night away. 1. "Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland This song came to popularity as the most famous track from The Wizard of Oz. 2. "Pennies From Heaven” by many artists, including Frank Sinatra The fun visuals of this song connect with the idea of money falling from the skies. During a time when few in the United States had enough money, this daydream was a welcome diversion from the hard times. 3. "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)” by Duke Ellington (Ivie Anderson) / Mills Brothers The swing dance scene and the swing music scene all got their start in the 20s, but came to true popularity in the 30s. 4. "Puttin' On The Ritz” by Harry Richman with Earl Burtnett This jazzy and fabulous tune has been featured in so many elements of pop culture that even those who weren’t around in the 1930s will recog...

The best 70s songs? It’s an impossible task, surely. There was simply too much going on throughout the world to accurately reflect the best music of the 70s. That said, we’ve done our best in this introduction to the decade. We’ve chosen to separate things into a variety of loose genre categories and to limit things to one song per artist, just so we could include as many different folks as possible. As you’ll see below, there was an enormous amount of great music being produced, so take this list as a starting point for future exploration. The best songs of the 70s do the same, pointing the way to music and art that demands your attention. Build your 70s music collection on vinyl with • • • Rock It’s kind of hard to believe, but rock was nearly two decades old by the time the 70s rolled around, which meant that things had come a long way from “Rocket 88.” The elements that made it great, however, remained much the same: Electric guitars and a love of the blues underpinned so much of what Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, and many others had to say. As the decade progressed, however, rock ‘n’ roll began to see more and more influences seep in. Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” borrowed liberally from classical and opera. But while the leading lights of rock music’s early 70s contingent would continue to expand their horizons, things usually came back to a core type: Great songs about the fragility of human relationships...

Old cassette tapes and CDs are out, but you can still jam to those oldies but goodies with a well-curated playlist. Road trips can get rather boring when your eyes are glued to the endless pavement ahead. Why not ditch the "I Spy" game and spice up your drive with a tribute to the greatest old-school hits? Photo by H. ARMSTRONG ROBERTS/CLASSICSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES; Design by Kailey Whitman Legends like Bruce Springsteen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Billy Joel are sure to entertain you on your long expedition. These loveable, sing-along classics will instantly put your whole car in a great mood. Roll your windows down, drum your fingers on the steering wheel, and queue up your playlist with the best oldies songs. Whether you're taking a long trip up the coast or just driving up the road, make sure to have these songs on hand for a memorable time.