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Post by briguy52748 on Oct 7, 2014 8:37:09 GMT -5
BTW – yes, there were a number of country songs this week on the Hot 100 – Oct. 8, 1966, none which get more than probably once-in-a-lifetime oldies/classic hits airplay:
• "Almost Persuaded" by David Houston, a No. 24 pop hit that was a nine-week No. 1 smash on the Hot Country Singles chart. Yes, this classic song about temptation and fidelity – the man who nearly goes astray only to remember his vows when he happens to glance at his wedding band … while dancing with a hot chick in a roadside tavern – was the last song to have a nine-week run at No. 1. It was thought to be safe, and was only seriously threatened a handful of times, starting with 1999's eight-week No. 1 country hit "Amazed" by Lonestar. Then, a pretty Reading, Pa., native named Taylor Swift released "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 in late 2012 and early 2013 … and then that lame "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line and its 24 week stay atop the chart left everything in the dust.
Patti Page had a version of "Almost Persuaded" out as well, and it debuted at No. 131 this week and eventually reached No. 113. It did better on the Easy Listening chart, reaching No. 20.
• "Almost Persuaded No. 2" by Ben Colder. Real name: Sheb Wooley, who had a No. 1 pop hit in 1958 "Purple People Eater" and a No. 1 country hit in 1962 "That's My Pa." This was a "drunk comedy" version of the above Houston standard. Basically, it's about a highly intoxicated man who staggers into a bar, sits down with a woman, makes awkward conversation, tries to dance with her and then finally is run out of the bar by her boyfriend, who observes the proceedings and threatens him with bodily harm.
• "I Really Don't Want To Know" by Ronnie Dove, a country-styled pop singer who took the old Eddy Arnold standard to No. 22 on the Hot 100.
• "I Can Make It With You," which reached No. 32 on the Hot 100 by the Pozo-Seco Singers. You may not know the backup singers, but the "Gentle Giant" of a lead singer is far better known today: Don Williams, who had massive success on the country charts here and worldwide, especially in the 1970s through early 1990s, and he still tours today. A true country icon.
• "Blue Side Of Lonesome" by Jim Reeves, at its peak position of No. 59 this week, and about to knock "Almost Persuaded" out of the No. 1 spot on the country chart. This was Reeves' second No. 1 hit in 1966, the first being "Distant Drums," which was a No. 1 pop hit in the UK.
• "My Uncle Used to Love Me But She Died," one of the many crazy novelty hits by Roger Miller. Not one of his bigger country hits either, as it peaked at No. 39 on the country chart and No. 58 on the Hot 100; this week, it was at No. 61.
Brian
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 15, 2014 5:29:47 GMT -5
It took only five short weeks for Danny And The Juniors to reach the top of the singles chart with "At The Hop". It began a 7 week stay at the top on December 28, 1957. It's a well known story that the song was originally titled "Do The Bop" but the lyrics and title were changed based on a suggestion from Dick Clark. Their next 3 singles would reach the top 40. After failing with their 5th single, they attempted to recapture the magic of their #1 hit, by releasing a decent sound alike sequel. Unfortunately, on October 16, 1961 it was in its fifth and final week on the chart, at the #80 peak position. Back To The Hop - Danny And The Juniors
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 23, 2014 5:24:18 GMT -5
A Tale Of Two Jimys: In Chicago, he was a hometown hero who left us way too soon. Jimy Rogers was short in stature with a strong soulful voice, and very influential in creating the Chicago sound of the mid and late 60s. I was lucky enough to meet him, a very nice and humble gentleman and was saddened of his passing late in 2010. From October 26, 1968, this lost 60s classic spent 4 weeks in the hot 100 peaking at #85. A local hit [#12] by Jimy and his band the Mauds, the song received a little help from a local group known as The Big Thing. Members Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, Jim Pankow (brass section), and Robert Lamm (keyboards/vocals) all loaned their talents. The Big Thing would change their name to the Chicago Transit Authority, then Chicago. Soul Drippin' - Mauds
Also from this week: Jimy Rogers close friend Jimy (Jim) Sohns was the lead singer and last original member of the Shadows Of Knight. In what can be described as an odd pairing of musical styles, the blues-rock band joined forces with the Kasenetz-Katz bubble gum powerhouse and released this rocker on the Team label. It would peak at #46 during its 9 week run in the Hot 100. Shake - Shadows Of Knight
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 28, 2014 22:31:40 GMT -5
This classic rock staple from October 28, 1987 spent 7 weeks in the hot 100, and peaked at #44. The band members included one-half of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, plus one-third of the Souther, Hillman, Furay Band. Before breaking up, one-half of Loggins & Messina would also be a member. Rock And Roll Woman - Buffalo Springfield
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 5, 2014 6:34:50 GMT -5
Wrapping up another round of lost 60s classics: 1960: See below 1961: Back To The Hop - Danny And The Juniors 1962: Bonanza - Johnny Cash 1963: Louie, Louie - Paul Revere And The Raiders 1964: The James Bond Theme - Billy Strange 1965: Little Miss Sad - Five Emprees 1966: Little Darling, I Need You - Marvin Gaye 1967: Rock And Roll Woman - Buffalo Springfield 1968: Soul Drippin' - Mauds; Shake - Shadows Of Knight 1969: The Train - 1910 Fruitgum Company
She was an early R & B star with Atlantic records, scoring 11 top ten hits. Her lone #1 R & B single was the original version of "Jim Dandy", successfully covered by Black Oak Arkansas in the 70s. The lost 60s classic from November 7, 1960 was bubbling under but would peak at #46 during an 11 week stay in the hot 100. It was covered by the Searchers who reached #21 in 1965 with their version. Bumble Bee - LaVern Baker
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 14, 2014 22:26:31 GMT -5
She called out Otis Redding as a "Tramp" via song. Her cover of "Time Is On My Side" was released one month before the Rolling Stones version. On November 17, 1962, her song reached the peak #41 position in its sixth of 8 total weeks in the Hot 100. This lost 60s classic is an answer song to one of Sam Cooke's all time greats. Later in the 60s she would cover the original song in a duet with Otis Redding. She received a little help from her dad Rufus with this one. I'll Bring It Home To You - Carla Thomas
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 15, 2014 10:45:52 GMT -5
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 19, 2014 0:17:41 GMT -5
One of my favorite Byrds songs is the feature on this week's lost 60s classic from November 18, 1967. Their hauntingly beautiful interpretation of a Gerry Goffin/Carole King masterpiece unfortunately was not a favorite of David Crosby. His contempt toward the song was one of the reasons he eventually was fired from the band. Dusty Springfield took it into the UK top 10 in 1966. The Byrds version would only make it to #89 in its 3 week hot 100 stay. Goin' Back - Byrds
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 25, 2014 6:21:33 GMT -5
From November 26, 1966, this lost 60s classic was bubbling under at #128 in its debut week. It chopped and kicked its way into the hot 100 the following week, eventually peaking at #55 during a nine week run. From Harrisburg, PA, this soul band's song was a regional hit in the Northeast and in the Detroit/Windsor, Canada area. It did peak at #30 on the R&B charts. What makes the song's history really interesting is that Carlos Santana liked the melody, but not the subject matter. After receiving permission to use the song, he pumped up the melody and wrote new lyrics. With Greg Rollie singing lead and additional muscle provided by the Tower Of Power horns, "Everybody's Everything" reached #12 five years later. The song was no "Kung Fu Fighting", but it was... Karate - The Emperor's
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 4, 2014 14:01:06 GMT -5
The "King of the Surf Guitar" was on the Hot 100 on December 4, 1961 with what has been considered the first surfing song. Not only has his guitar playing influenced surf bands like the Beach Boys, but his rapid-fire prowess has also been a source of inspiration for many heavy metal guitarists. His first charting single is a lost 60s classic that was also his highest peaking, topping out at #60 during its 9 week chart run. Let's Go Trippin' - Dick Dale and the Del-Tones
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 12, 2014 21:45:22 GMT -5
On December 7, 1963, this lost 60s classic debuted on the bubbling under chart at #127. It moved 125-119-105, before finally reaching in the hot 100 at #90 on January 4 1964. Its stay in the hot 100 was a brief four weeks, peaking at #78. The band's only top 40 hit "Tell Him" had peaked earlier in the year at #4. As the song fell off the chart, the British Invasion began. Nine months later a cover of this Ellie Greenwich/Jeff Barry composition debuted on the charts by a British Invasion band. With vocals by Paul Jones and keyboards by the band's namesake, the song would peak at the top of the charts for 2 weeks. Still the original is pretty good in a sixties girl group way. Do-Wah-Diddy - Exciters
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 18, 2014 23:17:58 GMT -5
On December 18, 1965, this lost 60s classic jumped from 91-76 in it's third week on the charts. During its 10 week stay, it would peak at #48 and be the only Hot 100 single for this British band. A very tongue-in-cheek commentary regarding the problems and issues of the day. It's Good News Week - Hedgehoppers Anonymous
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 22, 2014 22:53:56 GMT -5
This 60s lost classic from December 21, 1968 was in its 6th and final week on the chart, having peaked at #68. It was this artist's first Hot 100 single. Was this iconic Beatles cover a lost classic? Not really. But unfortunately the artist is a classic that the world lost today. RIP Joe. With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 31, 2014 19:20:28 GMT -5
January 4, 1964: We were two weeks away from the #45 debut of a little record titled "I Want To Hold Your Hand". Meanwhile, the second Hot 100 single from an R&B legend who left us way too soon was making its way up the hot 100. During its 11 week stay, he would peak at #61. Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 7, 2015 21:18:32 GMT -5
It was the last hot 100 single for the band that arguably ushered in the rock and roll era. Their last album for Decca records was titled "Strictly Instrumental", and this one was the second single. Written by Rhodesian August Musarurwa in 1954 it was covered by the likes of Bert Kaempfert and Louie Armstrong. For the week ending January 10, 1960, it was the second highest debut at #78. In the succeeding 5 weeks, it would only peak at #70. Everybody rhumba! Skokiaan (South African Song) - Bill Haley And His Comets
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