Jenna and Ariana are taking their listeners back in time to the iconic Boy Band era again, but this time it’s to the 1950s-1980s. We hope you will fall in love with boy bands all over again while listening to the music of The Beatles, The Temptations, and maybe even some bands that you didn’t know could be classified as a boy band. These groups helped paved the way for generations of boy bands to follow in their footsteps/ boy bands we all know and recognize today like : The Backstreet Boys, Westlife, NSYNC, and One Direction.
- A Teenager in Love – Dion & The Belmonts
- Yakety Yak – The Coasters
- The Way You Look Tonight – The Lettermen
- Louie Louie – The Kingsmen
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
- Love Potion No.9 – The Clovers
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – Four Tops
- My Girl – The Temptations
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – The Animals
- Do You Believe in Magic? – The Lovin’ Spoonful
- Ticket To Ride – The Beatles
- I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits
- Paint It, Black – The Rolling Stones
- Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
- Happy Together – The Turtles
- Daydream Believer – The Monkees
- I’ll Be There – The Jackson 5
- Let Me In – The Osmonds
- I Only Wanna Be with You – Bay City Rollers
- Night Fever – Bee Gees
- If You’re Not Here (By My Side) – Menudo
- Mr Telephone Man – New Edition
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Playlist cover photo by Friso Baaij on Unsplash
About the Curators
Ariana Pizzuto
Ariana | Playlist Curator | Storyteller | Music Explorer
I love a good theme. I put my heart, soul, and emotions into every playlist, building stories through music. To me, a playlist isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s a feeling, a world, an experience. I want listeners to not only hear the music; but feel it, whether it’s the deepest of emotions or the story I’m trying to tell.
My taste? Eclectic as can be. No genre is off limits, and my process varies with each playlist. Some come together naturally, others are inspired by visuals, a topic I am really into, or a single moment in time. Nostalgia plays a huge role in my selections, along with deep storytelling and meaning.
If you’re looking for playlists that go beyond the algorithm, that take you somewhere, this is the place. Hit play and go on a musical adventure.
Jenna B
Music is at the center of everything I do. Whether I’m creating playlists, discovering new artists, or singing along in the crowd, you can usually find me at a concert (over 100 and counting!) or with headphones on, exploring sounds across every genre.
