Bumping it up to post the newest pre-AT40 countdown. It's still a tad lonely on this interactive thread -- many views but few comments -- I'd like feedback as to whether these posts should be continued as they've been taking quite a bit of my time in recent weeks and am uncertain about their value on this board.
This
PRE-AT40 COUNTDOWN features the top 20 songs of
April 2, 1966.
On with the countdown …
Chart Pos.
I just came across this thread and have listened to some of my favorites from the countdowns. The pre-AT40 countdown idea is a great one. I am writing a book about popular music, focusing on the 1964-84 period, and I am trying to give each song i can find a fresh listen.
20 "This Old Heart of Mine" - Isley Brothers (12)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQMpvgunkd419 "Baby Scratch My Back" - Slim Harpo (16)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezJY_qqz_x818 "Elusive Butterfly" - Bob Lind (5)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbFRpsiINpM17 "Listen People" - Herman's Hermits (3)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5qb_OBwB4c The following song was moving up the hot 100 to eventually peak within the top 20 …
MOVIN' UP "Gloria" - Shadows of Knight (10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RfIAfg6RtYNow, back to the countdown …
16 "Time Won't Let Me" - Outsiders (5)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbuqNuZHsFo15 "Secret Agent Man" - Johnny Rivers (3)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYGe53O3Zg14 "Woman" - Peter & Gordon (14)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOjFbKJcsAY13 "634-5789" - Wilson Pickett (13)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o-3LtcvY-0 The following song charted outside the top 20 on April 2, 1966, and peaked there …
OUTSIDER "Get Ready" - Temptations (29)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDruoAYIy7oNow, back to the countdown …
12 "Love Makes the World Go Round" - Deon Jackson (11)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbqKsk16L0g11 "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" - BJ Thomas (8)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVLeEz_mQH810 "Sure Gonna Miss Her" - Gary Lewis & the Playboys (9)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4b-7GNcpJs9 "Bang Bang" - Cher (2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IdEfcsjhGE Here's a lost oldie from April 2, 1966 …
EXTRA "I Can't Let Go" - Hollies (42)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6V5PW321YgNow, back to the countdown …
8 "These Boots are Made for Walkin'" - Nancy Sinatra (1)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR90FmojtnM7 "California Dreamin'" - Mamas & Papas (2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWLlAmWgDNg6 "Nowhere Man" - Beatles (3)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEsaQEOUwJM5 "Homeward Bound" - Simon & Garfunkel (5)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4EnErMCKrI Let's go back 6 years. The following song was #1 on April 2, 1960 …
6-BACK "Theme from a Summer Place" - Percy Faith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqsROQ05t6cNow, back to the countdown …
4 "Daydream" - Lovin' S-p-o-o-n-f-u-l (2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwH4wPz-URM(This board censored the original spelling of the group at #4.
)
3 "(You're My) Soul & Inspiration" - Righteous Bros. (1)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DLVDCv5tzo2 "19th Nervous Breakdown" - Rolling Stones (2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFhbNpk641s TRIVIA Before the #1 song, here's a question: Which song from this chart had the largest fall from its position the previous week,
QUESTION and what was its common tie to the US and UK charts? Please reply with your answer directly to this thread.
1 "Ballad of the Green Berets" - SSgt Barry Sadler (1)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y5GDvN9_OE Parenthesized notation indicates peak position.
Thanks for viewing this thread! The next pre-AT40 countdown -- pending completion -- will feature the top 20 songs (with additional hits) from the chart date of
April 10, 1965. Artists will include Gerry and the Pacemakers, Kinks, Petula Clark, Supremes, Freddie and the Dreamers, along with several others. Recognition is given to my references: billboard magazine archives; the ultimate music database; Joel Whitburn's billboard book of top 40 hits; also you-tube for providing access to the actual music. Hope to see you in two weeks.