Tweeish/indiepopish songs that predate the main era of indiepop.


Pre-Twee (1955-1979)

1. Patience And Prudence – A Smile And A Ribbon
2. Shirley Collins – Charlie
3. Linda Scott – I’ve Told Every Little Star
4. The Cupons – Turn Her Down
5. France Gall – Les Sucettes
6. Chris Montez – Time After Time
7. Jackie Lee – The Town I Live In
8. The Third Rail – Run, Run, Run
9. Jacqueline Taïeb – Sept Heures Du Matin
10. Herman’s Hermits – No Milk Today
11. Kaleidoscope – Please Excuse My Face
12. The Monkees – Cuddly Toy
13. 1910 Fruitgum Co. – Goody Goody Gumdrops
14. Spanky & Our Gang – Like To Get To Know You
15. The Hollies – Jennifer Eccles
16. The Archies – Sugar And Spice
17. The Velvet Underground – After Hours
18. The Free Design – Bubbles
19. Josie & The Pussycats – Stop, Look And Listen
20. The Shaggs – You’re Somethin’ Special To Me
21. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers – Abominable Snowman In The Market
22. X-Ray Spex – Warrior In Woolworths
23. Ramones – Don’t Come Close
24. The Undertones – Here Comes The Summer

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I heard Donovan's "To Susan On The West Coast Waiting (From Andy In Vietnam Fighting)" today, and it definitely shows indiepop/twee didn't start in the 80's.

I had his 'Happiness Runs' on the initial tracklisting but it wound up not making the cut.

not sure if that Undertones song is tweeish