Love Songs of the 60s

60s Love Songs: Timeless Classics by Elvis, Beatles, Motown (Supremes, Marvin Gaye) & More

Fall in love with the sixties! Rediscover the timeless magic of 60s love songs. From soulful Motown duets and smooth girl group harmonies to iconic pop ballads and early rock & roll devotion, this decade delivered unforgettable expressions of romance that continue to resonate today, April 12, 2025.

This playlist of 60s love song classics highlights incredible variety. Hear the powerful vow of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) and the sweet plea of The Supremes' "Baby Love." Feel the inevitable romance in Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love" and The Beach Boys' youthful yearning in "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Add Ben E. King's timeless call for loyalty, "Stand By Me," and George Harrison's sophisticated Beatles masterpiece, "Something." These iconic tracks define the enduring sound of love from the unforgettable 1960s.

Love Songs of the 60s Playlist (line 914)

Love Songs of the 60s (A)

Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Released in 1967, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" perfectly captured the incredible chemistry between Motown legends Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Love Songs of the 60s (B)

Baby Love: Released in 1964 during The Supremes' incredible run of chart dominance, "Baby Love" was penned and produced by Motown's legendary Holland-Dozier-Holland team.The Supremes

Love Songs of the 60s (C)

Can't Help Falling In Love: Released in 1961 and prominently featured in Elvis's hit movie Blue Hawaii, "Can't Help Falling In Love" became an instant global sensation.Elvis Presley

Love Songs of the 60s (S)

Something: Featured on the legendary Abbey Road album and released as a single in 1969, "Something" marked George Harrison's emergence as a primary songwriter within The Beatles, becoming his first A-side hit.The Beatles

Stand By Me: Released in 1961, "Stand by Me" became the defining solo hit for the legendary Ben E. King. Co-written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, and based on the spiritual hymn "Lord, Stand by Me," the song is a masterpiece of R&B and Soul, rather than strictly Blues.Ben E. King

Love Songs of the 60s (W)

Wouldn't It Be Nice: Released in 1966 as the lead track on the revolutionary Pet Sounds album, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" showcased Brian Wilson's burgeoning production genius with The Beach Boys.The Beach Boys