Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Must-Hear Classic Rock Ballads From 1965
The article highlights four memorable ballads released or popularised in 1965, arguing that they remain significant examples of classic rock and adjacent styles from the era.
– The Beatles’ “Yesterday” reached No. 1 in the US and remains widely admired, although its meaning is open to interpretation.
– The Righteous Brothers’ version of “Unchained Melody” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, featuring a solo by Bobby Hatfield.
– The Byrds’ “She Don’t Care About Time”, written by Gene Clark, was a well-regarded B-side that narrowly missed the Hot 100.
– The Rolling Stones’ baroque-rock cover of “As Tears Go By” peaked at No. 6 in the US.
- Four enduring 1965 ballads are revisited.
- The Beatles’ “Yesterday” topped the US chart.
- The other three also became notable American hits.