3 Classic Rock Songs From 1964 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores

The article names three 1964 rock songs it says are still commonly heard in shopping malls and grocery stores. It argues that their familiar, upbeat sound can energise shoppers and add a sense of nostalgia to everyday errands.

The songs are The Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night”, The Animals’ recording of “The House of the Rising Sun”, and The Beach Boys’ “I Get Around”. The piece links the Beatles track to the relief of unwinding after work, praises Eric Burdon’s singing on The Animals’ traditional song, and says The Beach Boys’ music can make listeners feel young and cheerful.