Sing the ‘60s: The Decade’s Best Shower Songs
Review some of the most popular songs to sing in the shower.
The 1960s marked a turning point in popular music, and many of their songs are still perfect
for singing in the shower. Catchy songs by The Beatles, like Twist and Shout, or classics by The Supremes and Elvis Presley, had simple, upbeat, and easy-to-follow melodies. This combination turned them into spontaneous anthems that anyone can still sing effortlessly today.
The decade also brought romantic ballads and catchy choruses that invite you to free your voice, regardless of the quality of your singing. In the privacy of the bathroom, the sixties still sound vibrant and timeless.
Below, we will review some of the most popular songs to sing in the shower.
“I’m Waiting for the Man” by The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967).
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, 1961.
“My Girl” by The Temptations, The Temptations Sing Smokey (1965).
“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers, 1965.
“Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country (1969).
“My Generation” by The Who, My Generation (1965).
“Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys, 1966.
“Hey Jude” is a ballad that evolved from Paul McCartney writing it in 1968 to comfort Julian, John Lennon’s son.
“Be My Baby” by The Ronettes, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica (1963).
“Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats, 1966.
“Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited (1965)
“Light My Fire” by The Doors (1967).
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye, In the Groove (1968).
“I Feel Free” by Cream, 1966.
“You Really Got Me” by The Kinks, Kinks (1964).
“White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane, Let It Bleed (1967).
“California Dreamin’” by The Mamas and the Papas, Dunhill (1969).
“Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies, 1969.
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones, Out of Our Heads (1965).
"Respect" appears on Aretha Franklin's 1967 album, I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.
