Sounds of Silence - Simon and Gartfunkel (1966)

When I first heard this I could not believe that any of the contemporaries could have written such a beautiful song. I mean this is on par with Silent Night and both these songs stir up powerful emotions. But Paul Simon went on to prove that this was no fluke when he penned America and some other lesser ones. I don't think I have heard any other duo bring harmony and song composition to such high standard (Unless you're used to classical music lol). Though later to our loss Paul went off the rails without Art - musically speaking. This song needs no introduction but here it is.

Summer In The City - The Loving Spoonfuls (1966)

Loved the collage of sounds. Great memories of beach going in those years, in those hot days.

Reason to believe - Tim Hardin (1966)

Simply sung Tim Hardin's laid back style and basic acoustic guitar let's the melody win you over. I was sold.

Spicks and specks - Bee Gees (1966)

This song didn't get off to an immediate start in the charts but I thought it was quality and deserved more appreciation. Eventually it did and now it is considered a sixties standard. The melody had class all over and the voices were unique.

A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel (1966)

Fast paced with a piercing acoustic riff, leading to smashing cymbals to mark 'Time, time, time...'. S&G were never better in their harmony. 

Single Girl - Sandy Posey (1966)

All my fatherly instincts came out at once for Sandy as a single girl, wanting to protect her with all my teenage prowess. Hmmm...