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Post by 1finemrg on May 4, 2016 12:57:53 GMT -5
With an 85-63 leap in the Hot 100, the Seeds were poised to add a second Top 40 hit to their repertoire. Alas, the song would peak in the bridesmaid's position (#41) and chart for 7 weeks. On local surveys, it was huge on the west coast even reaching #1 in several smaller markets and Salt Lake City. In Chicago, it peaked at #9 on WLS and #12 on WCFL. This week's lost 60s classic from May 6, 1967, reminds me a little bit of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs "Liittle Red Riding Hood". Can't Seem To Make You Mine - Seeds
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Post by 1finemrg on May 13, 2016 15:00:43 GMT -5
From May 16, 1960, this Canadian Group would top the Canadian and Australian charts with their signature hit. It was a lost 60s classic that debuted this week on the Hot 100 at #98. Spending 14 weeks on the charts, it would fall short of the Top 40 peaking at #45. It did peak in the lead off position on Cashbox's Top 40. Clap Your Hands - Beau-Marks
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Post by 1finemrg on May 20, 2016 16:31:49 GMT -5
From May 21, 1966 this lost 60s classic was supposed to be the ultimate showcase for Phil Spector and his "Wall of Sound" production skills. It debuted bubbling under at #124. Although it leaped into the Hot 100 at #98 the following week, the record stiffed. It spent 4 weeks in the Hot 100 peaking at #88. The career of the duo who sang it was put on hold as well. It had been 4 1/2 years since they had a Top 40 hit and it would be another 4 years before they would do so. It was re-released in 1969 and bubbled under for 3 weeks. A cover by the Supremes and Four Tops would peak at #14 in late 1970/early 1971. River Deep-Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner
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Post by 1finemrg on May 26, 2016 21:45:21 GMT -5
After a week at the Top of the Hot 100, Ernie K-Doe's "Mother-In-Law fell to #5 on May 29, 1961. As is the custom of the era, this hit was ripe for answer songs and parodies. The lost 60s classics for this week shine a light on other grief making family members through marriage. This lost 60s classic reached its peak position at #76, moving up 4 notches in its sixth week. It would chart an additional week before falling off. Son-In-Law - Louise BrownIt was the last week for this similarly titled 45, which was at its #79 peak position. Son In Law - BlossomsThen there's this one which was also at its peak (#84) in its third and final week in the Hot 100. Brother-In-Law (He's A Moocher) - Paul Peek
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 2, 2016 12:47:57 GMT -5
From June 7, 1969 the lost 60s classic by this soul legend debuted in the Hot 100 weeks after CCR's original had peaked at #2. He was at the #45 peak position with his cover and it would end up charting for seven weeks. Proud Mary - Solomon Burke
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 9, 2016 20:34:31 GMT -5
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was the highest debut in the Hot 100 at #67 on the June 12, 1965 survey. After rolling up the Hot 100 (67-26-4-2), the Rolling Stones classic would climb into the top position in its fifth week to begin a 4 week run at #1. Another debut on 6/12/65 was this lost 60s classic at #88. It was a decent the follow-up to their #1 hit "Game Of Love", and was beginning to lose steam (88-80-65-55-49) as the Stones reached the top. Peaking at #45 two weeks later, it would hang on an additional week at #59 before exiting after charting 8 weeks. It's Just A Little Bit Too Late - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 15, 2016 20:57:13 GMT -5
From June 16, 1962 this lost 60s classic written by Allen Toussaint was the spending it's last week on the chart having peaked at #80. The only Hot 100 single for this artist, the song would become a standard covered by the O'Jays, Amazing Rhythm Aces and Ringo Starr among others. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) - Benny Spellman
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 21, 2016 20:57:47 GMT -5
This week's lost 60s classic was by a gentleman better known for his songwriting skills. Along with his brother Brian and Lamont Dozier he was the lyricist who co-wrote dozens of Motown hits. He had reached the Top 40 with "Jamie" in 1962, and would chart in the Hot 100 three other times. From June 20, 1964 this lost 60s classic was his highest charting single not to reach the Top 40. It charted for 8 weeks. peaking at #54. Just Ain't Enough Love - Eddie Holland
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 1, 2016 5:25:44 GMT -5
The last round of lost 60s classics featured: 1960: Clap Your Hands - Beau-Marks 1961: Son-In-Law - Louise Brown Son In Law - Blossoms Brother-In-Law (He's A Moocher) - Paul Peek 1962: Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) - Benny Spellman 1963: Two Kinds Of Teardrops - Del Shannon 1964: Just Ain't Enough Love - Eddie Holland 1965: It's Just A Little Bit Too Late - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders 1966: River Deep-Mountain High - Ike & Tina Turner 1967: Can't Seem To Make You Mine - Seeds 1968: --- 1969: Proud Mary - Solomon Burke 1970: Nothing Succeeds Like Success - Bill Deal and The Rhondels Following on the heels of the British Invasion came the ... Spanish Invasion! The Spanish Invasion consisted of ...um ...um ... Los Bravos and their Top 10 hit "Black Is Black". Their follow up is this week's lost 60s classic from June 29, 1968. It was holding at its #51 peak position, and would chart for 9 weeks. Bring A Little Lovin' - Los Bravos
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 4, 2016 6:16:52 GMT -5
Beginning the next round of lost 60s classics by including one more from the last survey before the premiere of AT40. The lost 60s classic from July 3, 1970 has been featured in the 70s thread. It had a long stay on the Hot 100, charting for 14 weeks. Eight weeks into its run, it had peaked at #66, fell back and was on the rise again moving from 75-67 heading toward a #56 peak. The Minneapolis group included Denny Craswell who was also a member of the Castaways. The song did quite well in the Midwest, topping the charts on KOIL in Omaha and WAKY in Louisville. It charted in Chicago beginning in mid-July on WCFL and peaked at #4. In Minneapolis/St. Paul, they peaked in the teens (#13 - WDGY, #16 - KDWB). Mysterious in terms of meaning, nevertheless it was a great rocker. Cottage Cheese - Crow
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 13, 2016 21:29:00 GMT -5
Bubbling under once again for this lost 60s classic from 50 years ago this week (7/16/66). The song was in its sixth week on the sub-100 survey. The following week the band seemed poised to break through that ceiling when it rose 114-103, but alas it proved to be the final week for their first single. It also proved to be a sign of things to come. This Oconomowoc, Wisconsin band holds the record for singles making the bubbling under chart (5) without ever reaching the Hot 100. A name change to Cherokee would result in a sixth bubbling under single. In the Midwest, it would peak at #10 in Milwaukee, and #16 in Chicago and Duluth. Race With The Wind - The Robbs
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 21, 2016 5:28:45 GMT -5
The lost 60s classic from July 17, 1961 is a solid follow-up to their #2 hit "Shop Around". Their second single since their initial Top 10 hit would chart for 6 weeks and peak at #51. Written by Smokey and produced by Berry Gordy. Mighty Good Lovin' - Miracles
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 28, 2016 22:41:20 GMT -5
When I bought a Roulette "Golden Goodies" 45 of Alive and Kicking's "Tighter, Tighter" way back when, this lost 60s classic from July 24, 1965 was on the flip side. In its second week bubbling under, it had dropped 105-117. However it would rebound the following week and chart for six weeks on the Hot 100, reaching #78. A great slow-dancin' soul song that peaked at #25 on the R&B charts. You Better Go - Derek Martin
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 2, 2016 22:18:46 GMT -5
About a year before the Fifth Dimension took this song co-written by Neil Sedaka into the Top 20, this song made its Hot 100 debut as a lost 60s classic on August 3, 1968. It would prove to be this artist's biggest hit charting for 11 weeks and peaking at #62. Workin' On A Groovy Thing - Patti DrewNote: On the Hot 100 at this time was another lost 60s classic previously referenced in this thread. Otis Redding's "Hard To Handle" was stalled at #63, but would end up peaking at #51. Before the end of the year Patti Drew's cover version would make a brief appearance peaking at #93.
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 9, 2016 22:12:20 GMT -5
This group's version of "Good Lovin'" would peak at #81 in 1965. The following year, the Rascals cover would top the Hot 100. This timely lost 60s classic from August 8, 1960 would chart for 12 weeks and peak at #50. If you're familiar with the #4 hit "Jolly Green Giant" from the Kingsman, then you'll know where the inspiration for their song came from after listening to this. Big Boy Pete - Olympics
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