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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 19, 2017 5:57:54 GMT -5
Their only Hot 100 hit landed this group an appearance on American Bandstand. This very Everly Brothers sounding lost 60s classic from August 21, 1961 was this group's take on a Chuck Berry original. It would reach a #51 peak during its 7 week chart run. Roll Over Beethoven - Velaires
While the Grass Roots were climbing the charts with "Things I Should Have Said", this lost 60s classic from August 19, 1967 peaked at #45 during its seventh week on the Hot 100. It would fall to #64 the following week before exiting. The Grass Roots would release their version in 1969 and it would peak at #31. The River Is Wide - The Forum
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 18, 2017 5:24:07 GMT -5
The lost 60s classic from September 19, 1964 was the first version of this Bachrach/David classic to reach the Hot 100. It would later become a #1 UK (and lost 60s classic) for Sandie Shaw. The original version would become a lost 60s classic for Dionne Warwick as a "B" side. R. B. Greaves would take it into the Top 40 in 1970, and it would reach the Top 10 courtesy of Naked Eyes in 1983. This version was two weeks away from reaching its #49 peak on what would be its eighth and final week in the Hot 100. (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Lou Johnson
Debuting at #86 on September 24, 1966 it seemed that this lost 60s classic was destined for a solid Top 40 run when it reached #44 in its fourth week on the charts. What should have been their third Top 40 hit only managed to climb up one notch further before exiting the Hot 100 after seven weeks. They would proceed to reach the Top 40 eleven consecutive times after this single, including topping the charts a second and third time. Come On Up - Young Rascals
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 28, 2017 22:14:11 GMT -5
Recapping another round of lost 60s classics: 1960: Ebb Tide - Platters 1961: Roll Over Beethoven - Velaires 1962: A Taste Of Honey - Martin Denny & His Orchestra 1963: 1964: (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me - Lou Johnson 1965: 1966: Come On Up - Rascals 1967: The River Is Wide - The Forum 1968: Back In Love Again - Buckinghams 1969: Never Comes The Day - Moody Blues
From the opening to the guitar work, this lost 60s classic from October 26, 1963 would prove to be a decent follow up to their #2 smash from a couple of months earlier. It was in the latter half of an 8 week chart run that would see the song peak at #49. Point Panic - Surfaris
Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie, there were 2 versions of this lost 60s classic in the Hot 100 on October 30, 1965. There was a lot of symmetry between the artists and this song at this point in time. - Both would go on to have extremely successful careers. - It was the third Hot 100 single for both artists. - Both versions entered the Hot 100 at the same time, and stayed for 7 weeks. - Both versions were at their peak position on October 30, 1965. This one was at #53... Universal Soldier - Donovan... while this version was at #45. Universal Soldier - Glen Campbell
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 25, 2018 0:08:28 GMT -5
One of the lesser known Motown girl groups was languishing in the bottom half of the Hot 100 on February 27, 1965. The lost 60s classic would peak at #64 the following week. It would be their last week in the Hot 100, a six week run for their second charting single. Bananarama would cover the tune and have a Top 5 UK hit in 1982. He Was Really Sayin' Something - Velvelettes
It was a Top 30 hit on the Cashbox charts, but the lost 60s classic from February 28, 1970 (pre AT40) fell just a little bit short of the Top 40 on Billboard. Despite an 88-61 leap in its second week, the remainder of its chart run would be 51-43-43-47-48. Written by members Rich Cliburn and Jerry Carter, I really liked this socially conscious tune. IMO the thing it was missing was the powerful lead vocals of band member Gayle McCormick. She had been featured on their Top 5 hit which was produced by Del Shannon. Take A Look Around - Smith
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Post by mga707 on Feb 25, 2018 1:17:16 GMT -5
One of the lesser known Motown girl groups was languishing in the bottom half of the Hot 100 on February 27, 1965. The lost 60s classic would peak at #64 the following week. It would be their last week in the Hot 100, a six week run for their second charting single. Bananarama would cover the tune and have a Top 5 UK hit in 1982. He Was Really Sayin' Something - Velvelettes
It was a Top 30 hit on the Cashbox charts, but the lost 60s classic from February 28, 1970 (pre AT40) fell just a little bit short of the Top 40 on Billboard. Despite an 88-61 leap in its second week, the remainder of its chart run would be 51-43-43-47-48. Written by members Rich Cliburn and Jerry Carter, I really liked this socially conscious tune. IMO the thing it was missing was the powerful lead vocals of band member Gayle McCormick. She had been featured on their Top 5 hit which was produced by Del Shannon. Take A Look Around - SmithI've actually heard both of these!
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 7, 2018 22:51:17 GMT -5
April 4, 1964 was the week in Hot 100 history where the Beatles charted an amazing 14 entries. Beatlemania had taken over the charts so definitively that even records not released in the US were charting. Two of the entries were released on the Capitol Of Canada label, and they are the subject of this week's lost 60s classic. The higher charting of the two was on its way to peaking at #45 during a 6 week stay. It would top the Canadian charts. All My Loving - BeatlesThe second one was a Chuck Berry cover that had reached its peak #68 position in three weeks. It would fall to #78 the following week before exiting. The song would become a lost 70s classic courtesy of ELO. Roll Over Beethoven - Beatles
From April 5, 1969 this lost 60s classic was stalled at #56 in its seventh week on the Hot 100. It would regain momentum the following week jumping to #47. But it would fall short of the Top 40, peaking the following week at #46. The instrumental would fall to 53, before exiting after 10 weeks. The group was concocted by Elektra Records through a series of auditions. Its personnel included members that had played with Iron Butterfly, Mothers Of Invention, Electric Flag and Buffalo Springfield. Apricot Brandy - Rhinoceros
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 16, 2018 6:23:32 GMT -5
They never made the Top 40. In fact 3 of their 5 Hot 100 singles peaked at #85. The lost 60s classic from June 22, 1968 was not one of them. Debuting at #100, it would only manage to peak at #99 over its three week stay on the Hot 100. The Chicagoland surveys were kinder to their hometown heroes. The song peaked at #15 on WLS and #12 on WCFL. Written by Oliver, the song was also covered by the Flowerpot Men. Their version did not chart in the US or UK. Young Birds Fly - Cryan Shames
Not only could she write them, but she could pick the great songs to cover as well. Her spin on classics such as "When You Walk In The Room" and "The Weight" were great versions that resulted in 2 of her many Hot 100 entries. Prior to the British Invasion, she released this Sonny Bono/Jack Nitzsche penned tune. In an era where the relationship between the Hot 100 and Bubbling Under charts went both ways, this lost 60s classic from June 22, 1963 had peaked at #84. At this time her second Hot 100 single was spending its last of 7 total weeks at #121. Needles And Pins - Jackie DeShannon
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 23, 2018 23:15:40 GMT -5
Ray Charles was sitting on top of the charts for a third time with "I Can't Stop Loving You" on June 30, 1962. The "B" side would also chart just missing the Top 40, peaking at #41 over a 9 week period. The song was a country standard, originally written and recorded by Ted Daffan in 1942. From his wonderful and cutting edge for the time "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music" album. A shining example why Ray Charles is a true legend. Born To Lose - Ray Charles
They had topped the UK charts with "Keep On Running" and their follow up would do the same. "Keep On Running" was previously featured in this thread, and unfortunately we feature the follow up as well. The lost 60s classic from July 1, 1967 would chart for 7 weeks, peaking at #47. Somebody Help Me - Spencer Davis Group
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 13, 2022 5:44:01 GMT -5
After spending 4 weeks on the Hot 100 in the 90-100 range, this group's debut single would jump 93-84 in its fifth week. Unlike their later chart successes, the lost 60's classic from October 11, 1969 was an instrumental that would peak at #59 over a 12 week chart run. First you had "Yellow Balloon" by Yellow Balloon, and in the 70s it would be "Bad Company" by Bad Company. In 1969 it was... Kool And The Gang - Kool And The Gang
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Post by mga707 on Oct 13, 2022 11:01:04 GMT -5
After spending 4 weeks on the Hot 100 in the 90-100 range, this group's debut single would jump 93-84 in its fifth week. Unlike their later chart successes, the lost 60's classic from October 11, 1969 was an instrumental that would peak at #59 over a 12 week chart run. First you had "Yellow Balloon" by Yellow Balloon, and in the 70s it would be "Bad Company" by Bad Company. ...and then in the '80s Living In a Box were doing just that. Seems to be at least one per decade...
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Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Oct 13, 2022 12:21:09 GMT -5
After spending 4 weeks on the Hot 100 in the 90-100 range, this group's debut single would jump 93-84 in its fifth week. Unlike their later chart successes, the lost 60's classic from October 11, 1969 was an instrumental that would peak at #59 over a 12 week chart run. First you had "Yellow Balloon" by Yellow Balloon, and in the 70s it would be "Bad Company" by Bad Company. ...and then in the '80s Living In a Box were doing just that. Seems to be at least one per decade... I can't think of one in the 1990s at the moment, but Color Me Badd had a self-titled song on their 1991 debut album, which in my mind, could've been a hit. Also depends on the criteria used; if it's strict, like the above examples, that really cuts it down quite a bit. Otherwise there's subtitles (like "Soulja Boy" from 2007), or the name included in the title with other words ("Killer Queen" from 1976).
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Post by mga707 on Oct 13, 2022 15:56:22 GMT -5
...and then in the '80s Living In a Box were doing just that. Seems to be at least one per decade... I can't think of one in the 1990s at the moment, but Color Me Badd had a self-titled song on their 1991 debut album, which in my mind, could've been a hit. Also depends on the criteria used; if it's strict, like the above examples, that really cuts it down quite a bit. Otherwise there's subtitles (like "Soulja Boy" from 2007), or the name included in the title with other words ("Killer Queen" from 1976). In early 1971, Chairmen Of the Board changed just ONE letter: "Chairman Of the Board". Almost became their final top 40 single, but peaked at 42. Right after "Pay to the Piper".
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 23, 2022 19:20:27 GMT -5
October 22, 1966 was the only week this garage rock group from the Chicago area appeared on the Hot 100. The lost 60s classic spent its sole week at #96. In Chicago, it would peak at #10 on WLS and #12 on WCFL. Contains the memorable lyric: "One weighs in at 250 pounds and has a dog-bitten knee". Every Day And Every Night - Trolls
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Post by dth1971 on Dec 24, 2023 17:28:34 GMT -5
Here's a lost late 1960's Christmas classic from 1969 sung by an actress famous for her role as Cissy in the late 1960's TV sitcom "Family Affair" named Kathy Garver. The song Kathy sings is "Lem the Orphan Reindeer": www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2VRCwY17csAnd as an extra Christmas treat, to go with the song, here's a complete December 20, 1969 kinescope episode of American Bandstand with original commercials intact where Kathy Garver was a guest and sang that Lem the Reindeer song (Kathy's perfoermace comes at the 44:38 mark): www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdnOkun8ubY
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