American Songwriter has published a nostalgic feature highlighting four classic rock songs from 1965 that remain instantly recognisable to baby boomers and beyond. The piece revisits a landmark year in music history, spotlighting tracks by some of the era's most influential acts, whose commercial success and lasting cultural impact helped shape the sound of classic rock.

The songs featured include chart-topping hits from The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, alongside enduring favourites from The Animals and The Yardbirds, each noted for its chart performance, legacy and influence on later musical styles.

– "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" – The Rolling Stones' first US No. 1, a global chart-topper
– "We Can Work It Out" – The Beatles' single that hit No. 1 in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada
– "It's My Life" – The Animals' track (No. 23 US, No. 7 UK), later covered by Bruce Springsteen and The Police
– "Heart Full Of Soul" – The Yardbirds' raga rock hit (No. 9 US, No. 2 UK), an early nod to psychedelic rock