An article highlighting four iconic Top 40 hits from 1964 that remain memorable to baby boomers decades later. These songs defined the musical landscape of the era and continue to resonate with listeners today.

– "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles – the opening vamp remains instantly recognisable and is deeply ingrained in the memories of baby boomers
– "I Get Around" by The Beach Boys – exemplifies the sunshiny, bubblegum-pop style of the early 1960s and every baby boomer can sing along to it
– "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison – topped the charts for three weeks after its late-summer release and gained renewed popularity through the 1990 film of the same name
– "My Guy" by Mary Wells – a feel-good love song that achieved renewed fame in the 1990s thanks to the film Sister Act