John Lennon and Paul McCartney are often considered the greatest songwriting duo of all time. For the most part, Lennon was seemingly the lyrical wit, and McCartney was the masterful melody constructor. Needless to say, their partnership was highly productive, as The Beatles scored 20 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. However, the 1960s hosted a plethora of songs with incredible melodies. Here are three that aren\u2019t credited to John Lennon or Paul McCartney.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Sound of Silence\u201d by Simon & Garfunkel<\/p>\n
Released in 1964, Simon & Garfunkel<\/a>\u2018s single \u201cThe Sound of Silence\u201d is arguably one of the most beautifully depressing songs of all time. Its melancholic melody wraps itself around one like a warm blanket, and consequently, this song remains a staple in seeking solace.<\/p>\n We likely don\u2019t need to remind you of this song\u2019s significance to the general public upon its release, but we will anyway. Following its release, Simon & Garfunkel\u2019s single became a smash hit, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100<\/a> for two weeks. It remained on the chart for a total of 14 weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cSomethin\u2019 Stupid\u201d by Frank & Nancy Sinatra<\/p>\n Playful, romantic, and ever-so charming are seemingly the three words that best describe Frank Sinatra<\/a> and Nancy Sinatra\u2019s 1967 duet \u201cSomethin\u2019 Stupid\u201d. The power in this song is not only in the melody itself, but also in the way Frank and Nancy sing it effortlessly and as if there is nothing in the moment except the music, the words, and each other. <\/p>\n Released in 1967, this father-daughter duet won over the United States, seemingly thanks to the reasons we listed above. At its height, Frank and Nancy Sinatra\u2019s single peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thanks to this No. 1 hit, Frank and Nancy became the only father-daughter act to reach No. 1 on the chart. <\/p>\n \u201cI Love You More Than Words Can Say\u201d by Otis Redding<\/p>\n