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Keith Richards came up with the famous guitar riff in his sleep, recording it on a tape recorder by his bed.

Based on the melody of Bach's Minuet in G major.

An instrumental piece inspired by the Black Forest in Germany.

A follow-up to their hit "You Really Got Me."

A cover of Bob Dylan's song, competing with The Byrds' version.

A upbeat pop song about pursuing romance.

Written by Sonny Bono about the struggles of a young couple.

Written by Van McCoy, known for "The Hustle."

Glenn Yarbrough developed a clear tenor style through folk singing and the coffeehouse circuit. With Alex Hassilev and Lou Gottlieb, he formed the Limeliters, taking the name from an Aspen folk club. His later solo...

Another Holland-Dozier-Holland composition about reconciliation.

Written by LaVern Baker and covered by several artists.

Brian Wilson conceived the melody after taking LSD for the first time.

Written by professional songwriters John Carter and Ken Lewis.

A cover of a 1954 song by David Whitfield.

A cover of Vince Guaraldi's jazz instrumental.

Theme song for the band's film of the same name.

A folk song inspired by Donovan's travels and experiences.

Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, continuing their string of hits for The Supremes.

Written by band members Tommy Moeller and Brian Parker.

Gary Lewis & the Playboys developed an audience through performances at Disneyland, with Lewis initially working behind the drums. Producer Snuff Garrett brought the group into recording, working with arranger Leon...

Originally recorded in 1953, the song was held back and released in 1965.

Written by John Sebastian about the power of music.

Written by Steve Cropper and Wilson Pickett.

Written by Jack Wolf and Larry Marks for Duke's singing career.

Originally recorded by Nina Simone in 1964.

Billy Joe Royal came from Georgia and developed a vocal style connecting country, soul and pop. His 1960s recordings included Down in the Boondocks and Hush, both associated with songwriter and producer Joe South....

Written by Tony Hatch after his first visit to New York City.

A cover of a 1953 orchestral piece by Robert Maxwell.

This Lennon-McCartney song, developed from McCartney's original idea, was recorded at EMI Studios in October 1964 with George Martin producing. It appeared on Beatles for Sale in December 1964; the US single followed...

A country-pop song about a man trying to catch a train to see his lover.

Written by P.F. Sloan as a protest song about the state of the world.

Written by Leon Russell and Gary Lewis.

An ode to Liverpool, the band's hometown.

Written by Graham Gouldman, who later formed 10cc.

Written by Clint Ballard Jr., about the ups and downs of romance.

A cover of Bessie Banks' R&B song.

Theme song for the James Bond film of the same name.

Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Based on a 1964 song by The Vibrations.

Written by Graham Gouldman, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar.

Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love about a rebound relationship.

John Lennon wrote the song as a cry for help during a difficult period in his life.

Written by Bert Berns, who also produced the track.

A cover of a 1952 song by Karen Chandler.

Joe Tex was the performing name of Joseph Arrington Jr., who grew up singing in school and church choirs around Baytown, Texas. Talent contests took him to Harlem's Apollo Theater, and a later move to New York led to...

An instrumental R&B track.

Motown identifies Holland-Dozier-Holland as the writing team behind this Gaye hit. This is a songwriting credit, not autobiographical testimony.

Written by Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart.

Theme song for the film of the same name.

The Motown Museum places this 1965 hit in the group's successful partnership with Holland-Dozier-Holland.