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What a dazzlingly diverse time the early ’60s was, with rock ’n’ roll, pop, R&B, country and folk all contributing classic hits to the era. You’ll encounter all that plus some nutty novelties that snuck up to the top of the charts as you make your way through almost four hours of music; 80 of these 88 tracks were Top 40 hits, but many aren’t the obvious choices you get on less discriminating collections. These are all the exact original 45 hit single versions, from the best sound sources, with an incredible 17 first-time stereo CD debuts including "Town Without Pity" Gene Pitney; "Venus In Blue Jeans" Jimmy Clanton; "Sealed With A Kiss" Brian Hyland; "Let The Little Girl Dance" Billy Bland; "Let’s Have A Party" Wanda Jackson; "He’s Sure the Boy I Love" Crystals; "Do You Love Me" Contours; "The Story of My Love" Paul Anka; "A Wonderful Dream" Majors; "Mama Sang A Song" Walter Brennan; "Hot Rod Lincoln" Johnny Bond. Plus these huge hits & rare treasures: "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" Eydie Gorme; "Go Away Little Girl" & "Portrait of My Love" Steve Lawrence; "Dutchman’s Gold" Walter Brennan; "Volare" Bobby Rydell; "Michael" Highwaymen; "Rhythm of the Rain" Cascades; "Georgia on My Mind" Ray Charles; "O Dio Mio (English)" Annette; "Who Stole The Keeshka?" Matys Bros.; "All I Have To Do Is Dream" & "Love Me Tender" Richard Chamberlain; and more of what made the early ’60s a magical musical time! Complete 60s.