Are These 3 Songs From 1969 Overplayed, or Are They Just That Good?

One of the many timeless questions that constantly revolves around the minds of music fans is the one posed above. Of course, the year is interchangeable, as every year has its handful of classic hits that still regularly grace the ears of billions across the world. That being said, are these three songs from 1969 overplayed, or are they just that good?

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“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Folks very well might consider this Neil Diamond song one of the most overplayed of all time. Even if you consider it a masterpiece, you still have to agree with that notion just a bit. There is not a single venue in the world that is safe from the mass karaoke session that ensues the minute this song turns on. Does it deserve the constant play, or is it overrated?

Following its 1969 release, this classic single peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Surprisingly, on Spotify, the song doesn’t quite have a billion streams. Regardless, if you’ve been to a wedding, sporting event, or any other large gathering, chances are this song has played; it’s about as inevitable as death and taxes.

“Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

This 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival hit is in almost every single movie about the Vietnam War. Consequently, it has become one of the many musical embodiments of American patriotism and is blasted everywhere on the 4th of July. Regarding being an All-American song, it is certainly up there with Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”.

On the Billboard Hot 100, this song ultimately landed at No. 14 in late 1969 and was outperformed by its partner track, “Down On The Corner”. That fact has become fairly obsolete, as “Fortunate Son” has made quite a presence for itself in the 21st century. On Spotify, it currently has 1.8 billion streams.

“Come Together” by The Beatles

We realize that just with the heading, we opened quite the can of worms, but for the sake of discussion, we have to feature this song. We believe this song is not overplayed, as its merit justifies its constant play. However, there are certainly some folks out there who don’t agree with us and just maybe, you.

Following its release, this song unsurprisingly peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. As of now, the iconic Beatles single has just under a billion streams. Though given The Beatles‘ timeless appeal, that number will certainly grow.

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