Parsons Playlists: Timeless Oldies

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2026) and features some oldies that she enjoys.

Timeless Oldies

Black and white photo of an old style microphone and stage lights

I know the title will hurt some readers, but that is what these songs are to me! These are some of the songs that I grew up listening to with my parents. Whenever I go on a family road trip and I am in charge of aux, I will throw on these songs for everyone’s enjoyment. There’s no specific genre to this playlist, just some older songs that I happen to enjoy. I hope you enjoy them too!

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”

The Temptations – “My Girl”

Frank Sinatra – “My Way” (2008 Remastered)

Elton John – “Your Song”

The Ronettes – “Be My Baby”

R.B. Greaves – “Take a Letter, Maria”

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole – “Somewhere over the Rainbow”

Daryl Hall & John Oates – “Rich Girl”

Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”

Extreme – “More Than Words”

Fugees – “Killing Me Softly With His Song”

Whitney Houston – “I Have Nothing”

Billy Joel – “Uptown Girl”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

Parsons Playlists: The Ultimate Romantic Dancing Playlist!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Julie (class of 2028) and features some romantic hits from the past.

The Ultimate Romantic Dancing Playlist!”

romantic dancing

This affectionately-curated playlist features classic romantic hits of the 1930s through the 1970s that are sure to get you feeling sentimental. Whether you too enjoy a slow dance or could use some sweeping orchestral interludes as your background music, this playlist offers a glimpse into the past and into a different era of romance.

Glenn Miller & His Orchestra – “Moonlight Serenade”

Frank Sinatra – “Somethin’ Stupid”

Billie Holiday – “I’ll Be Seeing You”

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – “This Guy’s In Love With You”

The Carpenters – “(They Long To Be) Close To You”

Kitty Kallen – “It’s Been a Long, Long Time”

Nat King Cole – “L-O-V-E”

Doris Day – “Dream a Little Dream of Me”

The Platters – “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”

Ritchie Valens – “We Belong Together”

Harry James & His Orchestra – “I’ve Heard That Song Before”

Jo Stafford – “You Belong To Me”

Dean Martin – “Everybody Loves Somebody”

Frankie Valli – “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: