60s Hitmakers You Forgot
Rediscover These One-Hit Wonders & Lost Legends
They topped the charts and then vanished from the spotlight—but their songs never left our hearts.
This page celebrates forgotten 60s hitmakers whose timeless tunes still deserve a place on your playlist. From the joyful bounce of Freddie and the Dreamers to the psychedelic flash of Shocking Blue, these artists left their mark with just one or two unforgettable hits.
Whether you're here for nostalgia or to learn these great songs on guitar, we’ve got you covered with video demos, chord sheets, and full lesson tutorials for each.
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60s Hitmakers You Forgot List
1. Freddie And The Dreamers - I'm Telling You Now2. Shocking Blue - Venus
3. Spiral Staircase - More Today Than Yesterday
4. The Easybeats - Friday On My Mind
5. The Merry Go Round - Live
6. The Vogues - You're The One
1. Freddie And The Dreamers Songs
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I'm Telling You Now became a #1 hit back in 1965. The song was released in the UK a few years earlier and reached #2.
You can find the track on the album of the same name.
Chords And Strumming
You'll find the chords change quickly in this song with a basic root down up root up down up rhythm pattern in standard tuning. A little picking in this one with the chords G, C, D, Am7, D7, Em, G6 and an F.
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2. Shocking Blue Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
Venus was a monster hit for the Dutch group Shocking blue in the summer of 1969. The song reached #1 in nine countries, including the US.
The song appeared on their 2nd album "At Home" released in 1969.
Chords And Strumming
You can play this one in standard tuning with the chords Bsus, Em, A, D, Am, C and B with a bit of lead required. Play a simple down down down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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3. Spiral Staircase Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
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4. The Easybeats Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
Friday On My Mind come from the down under group The Easybeats and hit the airwaves in 1966. This song was a popular worldwide hit.
The track is from the album "Good Friday".
Chords And Strumming
A simple down up down up rhythm pattern in standard tuning and a few quick riffs throughout. The chords here are Dm, G, C, F, A7, G7, Cm, A#, D, E, A, E7, Am, D7 and a Bm.
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5. The Merry Go Round Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
Live was a single release by The Merry Go Round back in 1967 and was their only charting song which only made it to #63 on the charts. This was also the only album released by this group as they disbanded shortly thereafter.
Chords And Strumming
This one has a down down down up down up rhythm pattern with a few riffs and slides and is played with the chords E, D, A and .
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6. The Vogues Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
You're The One was a song co-written by Petula Clark and Tony Hatch back in 1965 but they decided not to record a version themselves. The song made it's way to The Vogues who recorded it that same year and scored a #4 hit in the US and a #55 in Australia with the song.
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These bands may not have had long careers, but their music stands the test of time. If you're looking to expand your 60s guitar repertoire with songs that surprise and delight, these forgotten gems are a perfect place to start.
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