On this show we cover the time period between March and May of 1965 – a relatively short period of time to find a sizeable number of pop hits.

In this case, we’re limiting ourselves exclusively to artists from the British Invasion, so it should be apparent just how strong the British influence had become by the Spring of 1965, as each one of these singles made a significant impact on the charts, as well as on American music fans. Few trends before or since had such a consistent and outstanding impact on the pop charts.

Here’s a list of songs covered;

Heart of Stone – The Rolling Stones

What Have They Done to the Rain – The Searchers

Eight Days a Week – The Beatles

Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey – Gerry & the Pacemakers

Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey

Red Roses for a Blue Lady – Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra

Yeh Yeh – Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames

I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party – The Beatles

I’m Telling You Now – Freddie & the Dreamers

Game of Love – Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders

Go Now – The Moody Blues

Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – The Animals

Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter – Herman’s Hermits