American Songwriter has published a short feature highlighting three acoustic songs from the 1960s whose melodies remain influential and widely loved decades on. The list celebrates the songwriting craft and harmony work of the era, framing these tracks as enduring examples of how acoustic-driven music can stand the test of time.

The selections span folk and pop styles, featuring two songs from 1965 and one from 1966, and include some of the most recognisable names in 1960s music. Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds and The Beatles are each represented, with the piece noting that "Yesterday" is among the most-covered songs in history and that Paul McCartney reportedly composed it after hearing the melody in a dream.

– Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" (1966), praised for its close vocal harmonies
– The Byrds' "Turn! Turn! Turn!" (1965), a folk song reworked with the band's signature harmony sound
– The Beatles' "Yesterday" (1965), described as one of the most-covered songs ever, reportedly written by Paul McCartney after it came to him in a dream