Can’t Escape These 3 Most Overplayed Songs from the 1960s

Everyone has that one song that used to feel magical—until it got played way too many times. Whether it’s blasting from a car radio, looping in a workplace playlist, or popping up every time someone wants to feel “retro,” some ’60s hits just won’t leave us alone. They’re catchy, iconic, and… totally overplayed. Let’s revisit three classic tracks from the ’60s that many secretly wish they could erase from memory—but can’t.

The Doors’ “Light My Fire” – Too Much of a Good Thing
Jim Morrison, the wild frontman of The Doors, had a vibe that people either loved or didn’t quite get. Some saw him as a deep rock poet; others… not so much. But no matter where you stand, there’s no denying that “Light My Fire” helped launch him into rock legend status.

Unlike the guitar-heavy rock anthems of the time, this track was driven by Ray Manzarek’s hypnotic Vox Continental organ. That signature sound became just as important to the band as Morrison’s booming voice. FM radio fans may know the extended version, but DJs still lean toward the shorter edit. As one fan admits, “I don’t dislike it. But I’m partial to ‘L.A. Woman’ when I want to hear Morrison ramble.”

Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” – A Hit Even He Can’t Stand
Van Morrison might be forever tied to “Brown Eyed Girl,” but he’s not exactly its biggest fan. With over a billion Spotify plays, it’s his most recognized song—but not the one he’s proudest of.

Last year, he told The Sun that he “cringes” whenever he performs it. He added, “It’s basically a teenage song. I can’t relate to it much now, you know.” Yet after nearly sixty years, he’s still playing it live—while many listeners wish they could swap it out for “Gloria” instead.

Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” – The Never-Ending Jam
Clocking in at a whopping 17 minutes, this psychedelic trip of a song wears out its welcome fast. Around the 6-minute mark? That’s when the infamous drum solo kicks in.

“If you ever need me to check out a track, just say the words ‘drum solo,’” a listener jokes.

In fact, the song’s title was a happy accident. It was supposed to be “In The Garden Of Eden,” but singer Doug Ingle slurred the line while a bit tipsy, and drummer Ron Bushy misheard it. The result? A mispronounced classic—and a drum solo he likely didn’t mind.