1966 Hit, Written by a Husband-and-Wife Duo, Is Still a Rock Classic 60 Years Later

Throughout the 1960s, the pop rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders produced several hits like "Just Like Me," "Kicks," and "Hungry." 60 years after its release, "Hungry" is being recognized for its impact among fans of '60s music.

The publication American Songwriter recently included the song on a list of "4 rock songs from 1966 that make me want to travel back in time." The list, published on June 25, also featured '60s hits like The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black," Count Five's "Psychotic Reaction," and Johnny Rivers's "Poor Side Of Town."

The publication reported that songwriters Cynthia Weil, who died in 2023 at the age of 82, and Barry Mann were responsible for penning "Hungry." According to the husband and wife's official website, the pair co-wrote other hit songs like Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" (1977), Lionel Richie's "Love Will Conquer All" (1986), and Cass Elliot's "Make Your Own Kind of Music" (1969).

Billboard reported that "Hungry" secured the number four spot on the Hot 100 charts the year it was released.

Mark Lindsay Discussed the Popularity of Paul Revere & The Raiders in 1966

The lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, Mark Lindsay, discussed the band's popularity in the 1960s during a 1966 interview with Dick Clark. He said that he and his bandmates had "to be a lot more careful about where [they] go" because of their fandom.

"It gets pretty tight walking around in crowds. You can't do it anymore," said the musician, now 84.

He also said he had been chased by fans.

"They, like, scream and chase you. It's a fun game, but when they catch you and grasp and tear and rip, then the game isn't fun anymore," said Lindsay during the interview.

Lindsay clarified that he appreciated that Paul Revere & The Raiders had fans who enjoyed their music.

"When we're performing for [the audience], they seem to, like, really get away from whatever they're worried about, really get into what we're trying to give them. In other words, if they're that caught up in it and enjoying it that much, then it must be a great thing," said Lindsay in the 1966 interview.

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This story was originally published June 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM.