Can You Name All 15? The Biggest Songs of 1966 That Everyone Forgot They Knew

Close your eyes. Something's playing on the radio. And before you realize it your lips are already moving. You know every single word. That's the power of 1966. #1966Music #ClassicSoul #MotownGroove In this countdown, Motown Groove breaks down the Top 15 Songs from 1966 that still make us sing along decades later. From Motown's flawless grooves to British invasion elegance, sunshine pop to raw soul energy — this year had a sound for every mood and a memory for every listener. But here's what makes this list different: 🎵 One of these hits was NEVER supposed to be released as a single 🎵 One song spent more weeks at #1 than anything else that entire year 🎵 And at least one will bring back a memory you didn't know you still had Featured artists include The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Mamas & the Papas, The Rolling Stones, Nancy Sinatra, The Righteous Brothers, The Monkees, and more. 📌 CHAPTERS BELOW — jump straight to your favorite. 💬 Drop your favorite 1966 song in the comments — did we miss one that should've made the list? 👍 Like, Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a Motown Groove countdown. #60sSongs #MotownClassics #OldiesButGoodies #SoulMusic #ClassicHits #NancySinatra #TheSupremes #FourTops #RollingStones #TheMonkees #MamasAndPapas #RighteousBrothers #MusicCountdown #NostalgiaMusic #AMRadio #60sVibes #MusicHistory #PopHistory #SingAlong #TimelessMusic #1966Music #ClassicSoul #motowngroove 0:00 - Intro: The Sound of 1966 1:20 - #15: The Ballad of the Green Berets — Barry Sadler 3:10 - #14: Cherish — The Association 5:00 - #13: You're My Soul and Inspiration — The Righteous Brothers 6:55 - #12: Reach Out I'll Be There — The Four Tops 8:50 - #11: Monday Monday — The Mamas and the Papas 10:40 - #10: You Can't Hurry Love — The Supremes 12:35 - #9: California Dreamin' — The Mamas and the Papas 14:25 - #8: My Love — Petula Clark 16:10 - #7: I Can't Help Myself — The Four Tops 18:00 - #6: Good Lovin' — The Young Rascals (The Single That Almost Wasn't) 19:50 - #5: Summer in the City — The Lovin' Spoonful 21:40 - #4: Lightnin' Strikes — Lou Christie 23:25 - #3: These Boots Are Made for Walkin' — Nancy Sinatra 25:10 - #2: Paint It Black — The Rolling Stones 27:00 - #1: The Song That Ruled 1966 Longer Than Any Other