What would be some great oldies songs to sample?

Boris the Spider by The Who would be a great one I think!

oldies? hm. well, you can go back to the 40’s with the Ink Spots:
“I don’t want to set the world on fire.”
Found it (as many others did) through Fallout 3’s soundtrack. Great song, although very haunting when set to a fallout-ridden wasteland setting.
But a good song nonetheless.

Let’s see here…..

That Lady – The Isley Brothers
The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie – Jay & the Techniques
Groovin’ – The Rascals
But It’s Alright – J.J. Jackson
California Dreaming – The Mommas and the Papas
Green Onions – Booker T. and the MG’s
Do You Believe in Magic – The Lovin’ Spoonful
You Baby – The Turtles
Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song) – The Buckinghams
Vehicle – Ides of March
Hitchin’ A Ride – Vanity Fair
Just Like Me – Paul Revere and the Raiders
Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress – The Hollies
Me & Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Mr. Tambourine Man – The Byrds
See You In September – The Happenings
Tell Her No – The Zombies
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
Old Days – Chicago
Yesterday – The Beatles
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival

@Bluefreedom Awesome songs, will definitely check them out. You’re on the right track as to what kind of stuff i’m looking for.

@chelseababyy. I have my iPod next to me at work here. Did you want me to list some more song ideas?

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but these are some of my favorite oldies songs…

The Silhouettes – Get A Job
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs – Stay
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Beggin’
Dion And The Belmonts – Runaround sue
The Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman
The Shirelles – Mama Said
Dale Hawkins – Susie Q
LaVern Baker – See See Rider

@Bluefreedom Totally up to you! That would be great if you could though.

@KrystaElyse, Also great songs!

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals

2nd-ing Tell Her No
Whatever Gets You Through The Night – Elton John and John Lennon
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes or Marrakesh Express – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Sweet Young Thing by The Monkees (Mike Nesmith)

Almost anything by

Steely Dan
Louis Jordan
Todd Rundgren
XTC
Peter Gabriel
Billy Preston
Milton Nasciemento
Gilberto Gil
João Gilberto
Os Mutantes

Abraham, Martin, & John – Dion
A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals
Bread and Butter – Newbeats
Crystal Blue Persuasion – Tommy James & the Shondells
Daydream – The Lovin’ Spoonfull
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – B.J. Thomas
Do You Wanna Dance – The Beach Boys
Have You Ever Seen The Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Magic Bus – The Who
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Hollies
Hot Fun in the Summertime – Sly and the Family Stone
I’m Your Puppet – James & Bobby Purify
Sideshow – Blue Magic
I Want You Back – The Jackson Five
Lazy Day – Spanky and Our Gang
Just Like Romeo & Juliet – The Reflections
La La Means I Love You – The Delfonics
The Might Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) – Manfred Mann
More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Starecase
Poetry Man – Phoebe Snow
Smiling Faces Sometimes – Undisputed Truth
Stormy – Classics IV
Traces – The Association
Up, Up, and Away – The Fifth Dimension
Walking In Rhythm – The Blackbyrds
You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice – The Lovin’ Spoonful

i like Spinning Wheel by Blood Sweat and Tears

Nobody’s mentioning the Rolling Stones? Elvis? Sinatra?

I would listen to (or else find a listing of) the soundtrack of “Apocalypse Now” for 60’s tunes, and “American Graffiti” for the 50’s.

Sample this! I’m dead serious.

for the love of you – isley bros
southern girl – Maze ft.Frankie Beverly