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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 16, 2016 22:05:35 GMT -5
From November 16, 1963, this lost 60s classic was making its debut at #100. The 45 would chart for 4 weeks in the Hot 100 and peak at #81. First released on Ricky Records, it was picked up for national distribution by Roulette. It fared well in several markets, reaching the Top 10 in Chicago and the artist's home town of Pittsburgh. It was co-written by Don Covay who also wrote "Pony Time" for Chubby Checker and "Chain Of Fools" for Aretha Franklin. It was this artist only Hot 100 hit. Hey Lover - Debbie Dovale
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 22, 2016 22:46:37 GMT -5
Wrapping up another round of lost 60s classics: 1960 - If I Can't Have You - Etta And Harvey 1961 - Morning After - Mar-Keys 1962 - Twistin’ With Linda – Isley Brothers 1963 - Hey Lover - Debbie Dovale 1964 - All Cried Out - Dusty Springfield 1965 - Roses And Rainbows - Danny Hutton 1966 - Roller Coaster - Ides Of March 1967 - Out Of The Blue - Tommy James and the Shondells 1968 - Smell Of Incense - Southwest FOB 1969 - The lost 60s classic from November 22, 1969 was the follow up to the great "Soul Deep" and the last Hot 100 hit for this band on the Mala label. In its 6th week on the Hot 100, it held the song's #58 peak position a second week. It would fall to #64 before exiting the Hot 100 two weeks later. Very "Soul Deep"-ish. Turn On A Dream - Box Tops
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 30, 2016 23:14:08 GMT -5
Beginning the next round of lost 60s classics with one from November 30, 1968. This band's Hot 100 debut single just missed the Top 10 peaking at #11. It was a cover of a Dale Hawkins song from the 50s, and had spent its final week in the Hot 100 the previous week. Meanwhile their follow up was in its fourth week in the Hot 100 at #72. One step behind was the debut of the Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Crosstown Traffic". The chart action of this week's lost 60s classic seemed like it was caught up in crosstown traffic: 96-96-96-72-72-59-59-58 (peak)-64. A couple of other interesting bits. They followed up a Dale Hawkins cover with a Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover. They did not cover Ronnie Hawkins or the Edwin Hawkins Singers, and they were too early for Sophie B. Hawkins (d a m n!). The chart action also set the tone for this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's Hot 100 career, stuck at a #2 peak position with five different singles without ever making it to the top. Maybe the song they chose to cover was trying to tell them something. I Put A Spell On You - Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 7, 2016 22:12:39 GMT -5
The lost 60s classic from December 4, 1961 debuted at #87. It would chart for 6 weeks and peak at #74. It was the follow up to "Take Five", the jazz quartet's only Top 40 hit which peaked at #25. Like its predecessor, this single stretched the boundaries of jazz with its experimentation while turning another music genre upside down. Throw in a little "Turkey in the Straw" and "Shave and a Haircut" and you get... Unsquare Dance - Dave Brubeck Quartet
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 16, 2016 23:54:48 GMT -5
Sitting at #45 after four weeks in the Hot 100, it seemed that this group follow up to "Sugar On Sunday" would remove their dreaded "One Hit Wonder" tag. Alas, this was not meant to be. The lost 60s classic from December 15, 1969 would peak at #45 a second week and exit the charts after seven weeks. Like their top 40 hit, this one is a great pop gem worthy of Top 20 status. I'll Hold Out My Hand - Clique
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 23, 2016 23:32:17 GMT -5
Always remember this group because my father was a big fan. They had reached #1 in 1947 with "Peg O' My Heart". Their only Hot 100 entry in the rock era would debut at #82 on December 26, 1960 and eventually peak at #56. It would chart for 8 weeks. It was a cover of Perez Prado's 10 week chart topper from 1955. Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Jerry Murad's Harmonicats
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2017 6:38:29 GMT -5
Better known as the title track to a great album, this lost 60s classic from January 10, 1970 (pre AT40 era) was completing its Hot 100 flight. During the 10 week journey it landed at a #65 peak, and was currently in a holding pattern spending a second consecutive week at #78. Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 16, 2017 23:17:51 GMT -5
After being extremely successful riding the first wave of the British Invasion, this legendary British band hit a four year dry spell on the Top 40. This was the first of many successful UK hits that were misses on the AT 40 charts. There were rumors the band being black listed from American radio. More than likely, the band's focus turned toward UK working class social commentary. Although the critics loved the depth and sophistication of the band's efforts on both sides of the pond, the US public couldn't relate to the song's message. Reaching #5 in the UK, it was stuck in a cul-de-sac on the Hot 100. The lost 60s classic from January 21, 1967 charted for 4 weeks and peaked at #73. Edgy, campy, and one of their best... Dead End Street - Kinks
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 26, 2017 22:59:45 GMT -5
Its #99 debut on January 6, 1962 was the sole week in the Hot 100 for the group. It would bubble under an additional three weeks, making this final week at #108 a lost 60s classic from January 27, 1962. The song is noteworthy due to one of its members who also co-produced the single. He would go on to a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career as Paul Simon. Motorcycle - Tico and the Triumphs
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 3, 2017 23:54:35 GMT -5
From February 2, 1963 this lost 60s classic had taken 9 weeks to reach #46. It would climb to its #44 peak the following week before nose diving to #62. It would exit after 11 weeks. Probably a favorite of Steve Martin, Andy Griffith, and Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell. Probably Ray Stevens too. And these guys as well. Y'all come back now, hear? The Ballad Of Jed Clampett - Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 29, 2017 21:04:01 GMT -5
April 30, 1966 saw the debut of this lost 60s classic at #99. It would end up charting for 11 weeks and peak at #52. Story goes that Burt Bachrach and Hal David were not too happy with this version of their song. It had bubbled under a year before when recorded by Manfred Mann for the soundtrack to the film "What's New P u s s y c a t?". It was the first of 3 Hot 100 hits for this L. A. based psychedelic band led by the underrated Arthur Lee. My Little Red Book - LoveAs a bonus, here is the version featured in "What's New, P u s s y c a t?" My Little Red Book - Manfred MannFor kicks, here's what Burt had in mind. Featuring Tony Middleton on vocals. My Little Red Book - Burt Bachrach
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Post by mga707 on Apr 29, 2017 23:06:28 GMT -5
April 30, 1966 saw the debut of this lost 60s classic at #99. It would end up charting for 11 weeks and peak at #52. Story goes that Burt Bachrach and Hal David were not too happy with this version of their song. It had bubbled under a year before when recorded by Manfred Mann for the soundtrack to the film "What's New P u s s y c a t?". It was the first of 3 Hot 100 hits for this L. A. based psychedelic band led by the underrated Arthur Lee. My Little Red Book - LoveAs a bonus, here is the version featured in "What's New, P u s s y c a t?" My Little Red Book - Manfred Mann" I LOVE this song by Love! And the follow-up, "7 and 7 Is" is one of the best proto-psychedelic-garage-punk songs of all time! Hard to believe it only got to #52 nationally. I well remember local radio playing it that spring/summer of '66, even at the tender age of 8!
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Post by 1finemrg on May 19, 2017 21:28:56 GMT -5
This round of lost 60s classics featured... 1960: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Jerry Murad's Harmonicats 1961: Unsquare Dance - Dave Brubeck Quartet 1962: Motorcycle - Tico and the Triumphs 1963: The Ballad Of Jed Clampett - Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys 1964: 1965: 1966: My Little Red Book - Love 1967: Dead End Street - Kinks 1968: I Put A Spell On You - Creedence Clearwater Revival 1969: I'll Hold Out My Hand - Clique 1970: Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane Digging deep into the Bubbling Under charts for a pair of lost 60s classics. For May 23, 1964, we dug until we hit bottom. A local Chicago hit that peaked at #11 on the WLS Silver Dollar Survey, it would chart for a week nationally at #135. She's A Bad Motorcycle - CrestonesThe lost 60s classic May 22, 1965 was in the second of a 5 week stay on the Bubbling Under charts. This original version would peak at #15 on the soul charts, but would bubble under the Hot 100 peaking at #108. He was a former member of the Falcons, and his song would become a #23 hit 18 months later when covered by another former Falcons' member. It also appeared on a #1 single in 1966, the "B" side of the Young Rascals "Good Lovin'". Mustang Sally - Sir Mack RiceStory of Mustang Sally
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 17, 2017 20:33:35 GMT -5
By the time this legendary vocal group released their version of this memorable tune, it had become a standard of sorts. Written in 1953, artists such as Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone, and Roy Hamilton had already put vocals to this melodrama on vinyl. The Righteous Brothers would have the most success with their version, peaking at #5 in 1965. This version was spending its last of six weeks in the Hot 100. The lost 60s classic from June 20, 1960 had peaked at #56. Ebb Tide - Platters
1967 was their year, charting 5 Top 12 hits including one chart topper. Seemed reasonable that their fortunes would continue as the calendar flipped to 1968. Unfortunately, the musical landscape had changed and this lost 60s classic from June 15, 1968 would become their Hot 100 swan song. It would chart for 6 weeks and peak at #58. The single came from their latest album "In One Ear And Gone Tomorrow". Back In Love Again - Buckinghams
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 15, 2017 6:14:25 GMT -5
It was a top 10 hit for Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The Beatles recorded their version. But the first version to chart on the Hot 100 is this week's lost 60s classic from July 14, 1962. Debuting at #95, it would peak at #50 in its eighth week, fall back to #72, and climb back to #54 before exiting after 15 weeks. A Taste Of Honey - Martin Denny And His Orchestra
Better known as a great album track, this lost 60s classic from July 12, 1969 spent 7 weeks bubbling under before reaching the Hot 100. After debuting at #92, it would crawl up a notch before spending its final 3 weeks at its peak #91 position. Never Comes The Day - Moody Blues
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