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 Barton
My name is Jenna Barton. I currently live in a small town in Illinois. Although I live in small town I have always been a big city girl at heart. I live near the great city of Chicago, where I try to visit as often as I can. I enjoy seeing new places and being around people. I'm not sure what my future holds, but I do know that music will be apart of it.
Music has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. You can find me listening to music in between classes and during nature walks. Ive had a passion for music at a young age when I started my own musical discovery. My journey into music led me into the boyband area for a while, but now its very diverse and I am always looking for something new to listen to.
I wouldn't be able to pick a favourite artist or song right now because its constantly changing. Music has changed my life for the better and I want nothing more than to share that with you.
