# 3 Timeless Rock Songs From 1962 That Bring Back Memories of the Old Days

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-timeless-rock-songs-from-1962-that-bring-back-memories-of-the-old-days/
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T20:34:25+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-timeless-rock-songs-from-1962-that-bring-back-memories-of-the-old-days/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- Three 1962 hits remain popular decades later.
- “Sherry” and “Good Luck Charm” both reached No. 1.
- “Dirty Dancing” helped revive “Do You Love Me” in 1988.

## Summary

Three rock and roll songs released in 1962 are highlighted for their lasting popularity: The Four Seasons’ “Sherry”, Elvis Presley’s “Good Luck Charm” and The Contours’ “Do You Love Me”. The article points to their chart success and enduring appeal as examples of early rock that still connects with listeners.

“Sherry”, written by Bob Gaudio, and “Good Luck Charm”, written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold, both reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962; Presley’s song also topped the Cash Box chart. Berry Gordy Jr. wrote “Do You Love Me”, which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 before returning to the chart in 1988 after “Dirty Dancing” revived interest, reaching No. 11.

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