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Iconic ’60s hit written by a heartbroken 16-year-old topped the Rolling Stones, Beach Boys and Supremes, and is still unforgettable 60 years later

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Source: Chino Valley Review

Published November 15, 2026

Michael Brown's secret studio crush on his bandmate's girlfriend inspired a 1966 baroque pop classic that temporarily outranked rock's biggest names.

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