Top 10 British Invasion Songs - Can You Play 'Em All?
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Here are my Top 10 Definitive British Invasion Songs (1964–1969). Whether it's an iconic riff every guitarist should know or a deeper-cut that's super fun to play - I recommend giving these a go!
1. The Beatles - I Want to Hold Your Hand (1964)
This song is like a spark which helped to kick off the British Invasion in the U.S!
2. The Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over (1964)
The Beatles had their first rival as this song became a U.S hit
3. Them - Gloria (1964)
This song features Van Morrison with a sound that we call Garage Rock!
This song has a lasting influence on music but it wasn't a huge hit at the time despite it's overall impact.
4. The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964)
The Newcastle band's haunting folk-rock classic is omnipresent and the vocals of Eric Burdon are legendary.
5. The Who - My Generation (1965)
Did they invent Youth Rebellion with this song?!
6. The Kinks - You Really Got Me (1964)
The riffing-seed that would one day grow into Heavy Metal!
7. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (1965)
The most overplayed riff ever... but for good reason!
8. Gerry and the Pacemakers - How Do You Do It? (1963)
As the Beatles' softer cousin this is an Early Merseybeat triumph!
9. Dusty Springfield - Wishin’ and Hopin’ (1964)
A truly powerful voice in the Invasion - soulful & unmistakable
10. The Hollies - Bus Stop (1966)
A force of musical talent with immaculate harmonies & thought provoking storytelling, in pop format. Not bad for being on the other side of the Pennines!