This page gives a list of song titles beginning with U that were radio hits from the 1960s through the early 1970s (1960-1975).
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- U.S. Male Elvis Presley 1968
- Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um Major Lance 1964
(This song later also became a hit for Johnny Rivers (1978).) - Unchain My Heart Ray Charles 1961
(This song later also became a hit for Herbie Mann (1968).) - Unchained Melody The Righteous Brothers 1965
(Although "Unchained Melody" previously topped the charts for Les Baxter in 1955, this famous love song has, over the years, become indelibly associated with the Righteous Brothers whose version is considered by many to be the definitive one. This song was also a hit for Al Hibbler (1955), Roy Hamilton (1955), June Valli (1955), Vito & the Salutations (1963), the Sweet Inspirations (1968) and Heart (1981). "Unchained Melody" was part of the soundtrack for the 1990 movie, "Ghost," and recharted for the Righteous Brother that same year.) - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Paul and Linda McCartney 1971
(This unusual song, which topped the charts, consists of two parts. The first half, which is more somber, features many sound effects such as a thunderstorm, a telephone ringing, and beachside noises. In the second half, which is more upbeat, Linda McCartney's voice can be heard clearly.) - Uncle John's Band Grateful Dead 1970
- Under The Boardwalk The Drifters 1964
(This evocative seaside song, in which two lovers plan to secretly meet under a boardwalk, is included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. "Under The Boardwalk" later also became a hit for Billy Joe Royal (1978) and Bruce Willis (1987).) - Under Your Spell Again Johnny Rivers 1965
- Understand Your Man Johnny Cash 1964
- Undun The Guess Who 1969
- Uneasy Rider Charlie Daniels 1973
- Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) The Temptations 1970
- The Unicorn The Irish Rovers 1968
- United We Stand The Brotherhood Of Man 1970
- Universal Soldier Donovan 1965
(This song was previously a hit for Glen Campbell (1965).) - Until It's Time For You To Go Elvis Presley 1972
(This song was previously a hit for Neil Diamond (1970) and later also became a hit for New Birth (1973).) - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Aretha Franklin 1973
(This song later also became a hit for Luther Vandross (1984, as a medley).) - Up Around The Bend Creedence Clearwater Revival 1970
- Up For The Down Stroke Parliament 1974
- Up From The Skies The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1968
- Up In Heah Ike And Tina Turner 1972
- Up On Cripple Creek The Band 1969
- Up On The Roof The Drifters 1962
(This song later also became a hit for the Cryan' Shames (1968), Laura Nyro (1970), and James Taylor (1979).) - Up On The Roof The Cryan' Shames 1968
(Same song as the above) - Up The Ladder To The Roof The Supremes 1970
- Up Tight Ramsey Lewis 1966
(This instrumental song first became a hit for Stevie Wonder (1966) and also became a hit for Nancy Wilson (1966) and the Jazz Crusaders (1966).) - Up - Up And Away The 5th Dimension 1967
(This song also became a hit for the Johnny Mann Singers (1967) and Hugh Masekela (1968).) - Uptight (Everything's Alright) Stevie Wonder 1965
(This song also became a hit for Ramsey Lewis (1967, instrumental version), Nancy Wilson (1966), and the Jazz Crusaders (1966).) - Uptown The Crystals 1962
- Use Me Bill Withers 1972
- Use Your Head Mary Wells 1965
