In no particular order - a 'snapshot' selection of my most favourite songs from the 1960's. Shame I can only put 200 here.

JANUARY 9, 2009: The lead singer of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, who in the late-60s spent more time in the UK charts than the Beatles, has died after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 65.

Although the band scored eight Top 10 hits, they are perhaps best remembered for their No 1 song The Legend of Xanadu. Formed in 1961 by Dee, a former Wiltshire policeman, between 1965 and 1969 the band spent more time in the UK charts than the Beatles.

Despite his illness Dee had continued touring with the band until recently, said his publicist Sean Cooney.

"He didn't let it get him down, he was defying it," Cooney said.

Dee real name David Harman would joke about always being recognised as "the one with the whip", after a sound effect on The Legend of Xanadu. In fact, the sound had been made by sliding a bottle along his guitar strings and banging two bits of wood together.

Dave, you will be so very missed. Thankyou for all the fun, colour and the great songs which brought joy to the listening experience of millions.

Rest In Peace dear Dave. xxx

February 28, 2008: I want to pay a loving tribute to Mike Smith who has died at age 64. He was lead singer and keyboardist with the 1960's British pop group The Dave Clark Five.

Dearest Mike, you will be sadly missed by all your fans around the world. Your infectious smile, that powerful voice, the red vox organ and the songs you made famous will continue to reverberate on the air waves and in our hearts for generations to come. Thank you for the joy you brought all of us with your talents.

Deepest sympathy to Mike's family, colleagues and friends.

xxx Rest in Peace xxx