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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 18, 2016 14:46:12 GMT -5
This lost 60s classic debuted at #89 on August 18, 1962. Written by Willie Dixon, it was recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago by the man born Ellas Otha Bates. Bands such as the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Shadows Of Knight, Fabulous Thunderbirds, and acts like Stevie Wonder and Hank Williams Jr. (with Huey Lewis) have all taken on this song. The original would chart 10 weeks and peak at #48. Great rendition of a song with a message that is still prevalent today. You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover - Bo Diddley
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 25, 2016 21:40:58 GMT -5
This lost 60s classic from August 24, 1963 had already completed its Hot 100 chart run. It debuted June 29 and charted for 4 weeks, peaking at #77. After falling off, this cover would reappear in August and bubble under for 5 weeks reaching #101. The original version was creating quite a stir across the pond. We would find out why in about 5 months. From Me To You - Del Shannon
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 30, 2016 21:55:14 GMT -5
Their only Top 40 hit had fallen out of the Hot 100 three weeks earlier, and this follow up was riding the coat tails of their #6 smash. Jumping 84-64 in its second week, the song possessed a guitar riff similar to the Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday" which was hanging in the Top 10 at #8. The wind would soon leave the sails of this lost 60s classic from September 2, 1967. Charting for 7 weeks, this trippy little number would peak at #46. Put Your Mind At Ease - Every Mother's Son
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 7, 2016 20:24:13 GMT -5
The Hot 100 from September 5, 1964 contained a smorgasbord of musical genres. The Beatles were still going strong with seven Hot 100 entries including their recent #1 "A Hard Days Night". For the parents Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett all were on the charts. For the surf and car lovers there was the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Ronny and the Daytonas, and the Ventures updating their classic "Walk Don't Run" Other British invasion bands were making their mark. The Animals were on top with "House Of The Rising Sun" and the Dave Clark Five and Gerry and the Pacemakers were in the Top 10 as well. The highest debut was the soon to be #1 "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann at #58. Roy Orbison leaped into the Top 40 at #27 with his signature hit "Oh, Pretty Woman". By the end of the month, it would begin a three week run at the top. Other established stars include the Four Seasons (twice) and Del Shannon. Soul was well represented. The Supremes were at #2 with their second Top 40 hit "Where Did Our Love Go". It was #1 the previous week. The Four Tops' initial Top 40 hit "Baby I Need Your Loving" was climbing the charts. It would be covered later in the decade by Johnny Rivers. Johnny was in the Top 20 with a cover of Chuck Berry's initial hit "Maybelline", and Chuck was also there with "You Never Can Tell". This week's lost 60's classic is another Chuck Berry cover. It was at its #71 peak after 3 weeks in the Hot 100, and would hang on another week before falling off. He was in the middle of a five year dry spell and wouldn't return to the Top 40 until late 1968. Johnny B. Goode - Dion DiMuci
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Post by mga707 on Sept 7, 2016 21:15:47 GMT -5
This week's lost 60's classic is another Chuck Berry cover. It was at its #71 peak after 3 weeks in the Hot 100, and would hang on another week before falling off. He was in the middle of a five year dry spell and wouldn't return to the Top 40 until 1969. Johnny B. Goode - Dion DiMuciNit-pick: 1968. "Abraham, Martin, and John" peaked at #4 in December of that year (and to me is THE song from Christmas of that year). You're correct about the 'five year dry spell', since "Drip Drop" peaked at #6 the week of Christmas 1963.
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 16, 2016 21:37:23 GMT -5
Time for a recap: 1960: Big Boy Pete - Olympics 1961: Mighty Good Lovin' - Miracles 1962: You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover - Bo Diddley 1963: From Me To You - Del Shannon 1964: Johnny B. Goode - Dion DiMuci 1965: You Better Go - Derek Martin 1966: Race With The Wind - The Robbs 1967: Put Your Mind At Ease - Every Mother's Son 1968: Workin' On A Groovy Thing - Patti Drew 1969: 1970: Cottage Cheese - Crow
He was a member of the Kingston Trio in the early sixties and wrote "Daydream Believer" for the Monkees. He would strike "Gold" musically ten years later with the first of three Top 40 hits. The lost 60s classic from September 13, 1969 commemorated the man and the moment that the world stopped to witness on July 20, 1969. The single had a short chart run, three weeks and a #74 peak. Armstrong - John Stewart
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 21, 2016 5:42:04 GMT -5
Their first charting single "You Wouldn't Listen" just missed the top 40 peaking at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up had spent a lone week at #92 in the Hot 100 a couple of weeks earlier. On September 24, 1966, this lost 60s classic was spending its third and final week bubbling under at #113. It did manage a Top 20 showing in Chicago. Roller Coaster - Ides Of March
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 29, 2016 20:01:20 GMT -5
They tried to follow up their first Top 40 hit “Twist And Shout” with a song in a similar vein. It had debuted the previous week and jumped from 87-75, but destiny proved it would become a lost 60s classic. From September 28, 1962, the single would chart for 9 weeks and peak at #54 for this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group. Twistin’ With Linda – Isley Brothers
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 6, 2016 21:20:49 GMT -5
The lost 60s classic from October 3, 1964 jumped from 59-47 in its third week in the Hot 100. Unfortunately, it would chart only another 4 weeks and stop one notch short of being the fourth consecutive top 40 hit for this British Pop diva. All Cried Out - Dusty Springfield
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 12, 2016 21:24:13 GMT -5
Etta James' "My Dearest Darling" was climbing the Hot 100 on October 10, 1960. Moving 85-66 in its fourth week, the single would eventually crack the Top 40 during a 13 week chart run and peak at #34. She was also in the process of exiting the charts as well. The lost 60s classic from that date was a duet between Etta and Harvey Fuqua. Harvey had founded the Moonglows and kick-started Marvin Gaye's career. With his then-wife Anna Gordy the couple would distribute Motown's first bona fide hit, Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)". Harvey would go on to become an executive at Motown. The song would chart for 12 weeks and peak at #52. If I Can't Have You - Etta And Harvey
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 17, 2016 20:35:50 GMT -5
From October 19, 1968 this psychedelic pop number climbed rapidly up the Hot 100, but disappeared just as quickly. Debuting at #99, it advanced 78-64-56, fell to 69 then disappeared from the Hot 100 after 5 weeks. Two of the bands' members faired much better in the 70s as the duo of England Dan and John Ford Coley. Smell Of Incense - Southwest FOB
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 27, 2016 21:28:37 GMT -5
Released on the HBR (Hanna-Barbera Records) label, this lost 60s classic from October 23, 1965 seems to be a victim of poor promotion. The song spent seven weeks bubbling under and an additional 6 weeks on the Hot 100, peaking at #73. It first broke on the west coast reaching the Top 10 in LA in early September. It wasn't until late October where the song peaked in the Top 10 in Chicago, Flint, and San Jose. Orlando and Austin saw it peak in the Top 10 in late November/early December. The final Top 10 charting was in Miami as 1965 rolled into 1966. I guess when you have the Flintstones and Jetsons, the recording arm of your corporation takes a back seat to their famous animated series. He did provide vocals on Hanna-Barbera cartoons when a singing voice was necessary. He is also known as one of the voices of a group that dominated the Top 40 in the late 60s through the first half of the 70s. They had 21 consecutive Top 40 singles during this period including a trio of #1 hits. Our featured artist was the lead vocalist on "Black And White". Roses And Rainbows - Danny Hutton
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 2, 2016 22:20:28 GMT -5
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Post by mga707 on Nov 2, 2016 23:06:11 GMT -5
...or a Debbie Gibson album AND single...
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 11, 2016 22:47:47 GMT -5
Lots of big debut chart action for the November 13, 1961 Hot 100. The top 4 debuts were #55 - Chubby Checker's second run to #1 with "The Twist". #57 - The recently departed Bobby Vee with the future #2 hit "Run To Him". He was also at #54 with the former #1 "Take Good Care Of My Baby". #62 - Neil Sedaka #6 classic "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen". #70 - Future #1 for the Tokens with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Meanwhile, in Lost 60s Classic land... This band's follow-up to their #3 smash "Last Night" fell one notch from its #60 peak in its seventh and final week on the chart. Members Steve Cropper and Donald "Duck" Dunn would later become one-half of Booker T. & The MGs, and part of the Blues Brothers band as well. After "Last Night" comes... (ask Maureen McGovern). Morning After - Mar-Keys
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