WLCY Radio Hits: British Invasion

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Jun 14, 2020

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (1966)

"Sunny Afternoon" is a song by the Kinks, written by chief songwriter Ray Davies. The track later featured on the Face to Face album as well as being the title track for their 1967 compilation album.

Released as a single on 3 June 1966, it went to No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart on 7 July 1966, remaining there for two weeks. The track also went to No. 1 in Ireland on 14 July 1966. In America, it peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart early autumn 1966.

The Zombies - Tell Her No (1965) WLCY Radio Hits

"Tell Her No" is a hit single written by Rod Argent and included by English rock band The Zombies on their eponymous debut album The Zombies in 1965. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in March 1965 and was one of three big American hits by The Zombies (the others being "She's Not There", in 1964, and "Time of the Season", in 1969).

The Animals - When I Was Young (1967)

"When I Was Young" is a song with a countercultural theme released in early 1967 by Eric Burdon, with The Animals and was written by five of the band members Eric Burdon (vocals), Barry Jenkins (drums), John Weider (guitar/violin), Vic Briggs (guitar), and Danny McCulloch (bass). It charted in Australia peaking No. 2 and stayed 4 weeks there. Later it was a hit charting No. 10 on the Canadian RPM chart, No. 15 in the United States and No. 9 in the Netherlands. The song has been covered by many punk rock and heavy metal bands.

The Beatles - Hello, Goodbye (1967)

"Hello, Goodbye" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Backed by John Lennon's "I Am the Walrus", it was issued as a non-album single in November 1967, the group's first release since the death of their manager, Brian Epstein. The single was commercially successful around the world, topping charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and several other countries.

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Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
What Is Life - George Harrison
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
I'm A Believer (Alternate Mix) - The Monkees
Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings

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Dusty Springfield - Brand New Me (1969)

"Brand New Me", also A Brand New Me, is a 1969 song performed by Dusty Springfield written by Kenneth Gamble, Thom Bell, and Jerry Butler. The single reached a peak position of 24 on the Billboard top 100 chart. It was covered by Aretha Franklin.

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Then Came You - Dionne Warwick
Could It Be I’m Falling In Love - The Spinners
If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Working My Way Back to You - The Spinners

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Connie Francis
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Let It Be - The Beatles (1970)

"Let It Be" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 6 March 1970 as a single, and (in an alternate mix) as the title track of their album Let It Be. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney. The single version of the song, produced by George Martin, features a softer guitar solo and the orchestral section mixed low, while the album version, produced by Phil Spector, features a more aggressive guitar solo and the orchestral sections mixed up.

I'm Looking Through You (Remastered) - The Beatles (1965)

Listen to I'm Looking Through You (Remastered) by The Beatles (1965)

"I'm Looking Through You" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. McCartney wrote the song about English actress Jane Asher, his girlfriend for much of the 1960s, and her refusal to give up her stage career and focus on his needs.

Listen to Ventilator Blues by The Rolling Stones (1972)

“Ventilator Blues” is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones, which is included on their 1972 album Exile on Main St.

The Rolling Stones - Rip This Joint (1972)

"Rip This Joint" is the second song on the Rolling Stones' classic 1972 album Exile on Main St. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "Rip This Joint" is one of the fastest songs in the Stones' canon, with a pronounced rockabilly feel. Jagger's breakneck delivery of the song's lines spells out a rambling tale set across America from the perspective of a foreigner.

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