1971

=**1971**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Joy to the World ** - Three Dog Night [Dunhill/ABC 4272] (Axton). This version was released on LP before Hoyt Axton’s //Joy to the World // [‘71, Capitol 788].
 * My Sweet Lord ** - George Harrison [Apple 2995] (Harrison) was close enough to the Chiffons 1963 hit ‘He’s So Fine’ [Laurie 3152] to result in a lawsuit and a judgment against Harrison. It was first recorded by Billy Preston [‘70, Apple 1826].
 * Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Indian) ** - Raiders [Columbia 45332] (Loudermilk) had charted for Don Fardon (see 1968).
 * Go Away Little Girl ** - Donny Osmond [MGM 142185] (Goffin, King) was a hit for Steve Lawrence (see 1963).
 * Theme from Shaft **- Isaac Hayes [Enterprise 9038] (Hayes) is a movie title theme.
 * Me and Bobby McGee ** - Janis Joplin [Columbia 45314] (Foster, Kristofferson) charted country for Roger Miller [‘69, Smash 2230] and was recorded by Kris Kristofferson on his debut LP [‘70, //Kristofferson //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Monument SLP-18139, later reissued as //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Me and Bobby McGee //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ve Got a Friend **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - James Taylor [Warner 7498] (King) is from Carole King’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tapestry //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘71, Ode 77009]. It also charted for Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway [‘71, Atlantic 2837].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Number Twos: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One Less Bell to Answer ­ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Dimension [Bell 940] (David, Bacharach) was a single for Keely Smith [‘67, Atlantic 2429], and charted Easy Listening for Rosemary Clooney [‘68, Dot 17100].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Superstar **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 1289] (Bramlett, Russell) was a single for Delaney & Bonnie [‘69, Atco 6725]. A live version of ’Superstar’ by Joe Cocker, with Rita Coolidge, appears on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mad Dogs and Englishmen //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, A&M 6002]. It was also released as a single by Cher [‘71, Atco 6793]. It later charted for Luther Vandross as a medley with ‘Until You Come Back to Me’ [‘84, Epic 04969].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Put Your Hand In the Hand **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ocean [Kama Sutra 519] (Maclellan) is from Anne Murray’s LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Snowbird //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘70, Capitol 579].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">She’s a Lady **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Jones [Parrot 40058] (Anka) is from Paul Anka’s LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The ‘70s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘69, RCA 4309]; he re-recorded it for //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Paul Anka //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘72, Buddah 5093].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Spanish Harlem **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2817] (Leiber, Spector) was a hit for Ben E. King [‘61, Atco 6185].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Fives: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Yo-Yo - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Osmond [MGM 14295] (Joe South) was a single for Billy Joe Royal [‘66, Columbia 43883]. It was included in the 1972 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Joe South //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Capitol ST-845].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Joan Baez [Vanguard 35138] (Robertson) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Band //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘69, Capitol 132].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rose Garden **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Lynn Anderson [Columbia 45252] (South) first appeared on the LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Billy Joe Royal //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, Columbia 2781]. It was on Joe South‘s debut LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Introspect //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[’69, Capitol 108] and was a single for Dobie Gray [‘69, White Whale 300].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For All We Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Carpenters [A&M 1243] (James, Karlin, Wilson) was introduced by Larry Meredith in the 1970 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Lovers and Other Strangers. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Smiling Faces Sometimes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">­ - Undisputed Truth [Gordy 7108] (Whitfield, Strong) is from the Temptations’ 1971 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Sky’s the Limit //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Gordy 957].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Black Magic Woman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Santana [Columbia 45270] (Green) is from the Fleetwood Mac LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">English Rose //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘68, Epic 26446].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">An Old Fashioned Love Song **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill/ABC 4294] (Williams) preceded the release of Paul Williams’ version on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Just an Old Fashioned Love Song //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [A&M 4327] by a month or two.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Hear You Knocking **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dave Edmunds [MAM 3601] (Bartholomew, King) was a 1955 R&B hit for Smiley Lewis (see 1955).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Proud Mary **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ike & Tina Turner [Liberty 56216] (Fogerty) is a remake of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s hit [‘69, Fantasy 619].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Tens: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bridge Over Troubled Water **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2796] (Simon) was a big hit for Simon & Garfunkel [‘70, Columbia 45079].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stoney End **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Barbra Streisand [Columbia 45236] (Nyro) was a single for Laura Nyro, paired with ‘Wedding Bell Blues’ [‘66, Verve Folkways 5024].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sweet and Innocent **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Donny Osmond [MGM 14227] (Hall, Sherrill) was recorded by Roy Orbison [‘58, RCA 7381].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">All I Ever Need Is You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sonny & Cher [Kapp 2151] (Holiday, Reeves) is from Ray Charles’ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Volcanic Action In My Soul //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘71, ABC 726].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Liar **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4282] (Ballard) was first done by Russ Ballard’s group Argent [‘70, Date 1659].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Help Me Make It Through the Night **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sammi Smith [Mega 0015] (Kristofferson) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Kristofferson //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, Monument 18139]. It has also charted for Joe Simon [’71, Spring 113], O.C. Smith [‘71, Columbia 45435], Gladys Knight & the Pips [‘72, Soul 35094] and Willie Nelson [‘80, Columbia 11126].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Desiderata **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Les Crane [Warner 7520] (Warner, Ehrmann) is a musical setting to a poem my Max Ehrmann, copyrighted in 1927 as ‘Go Placidly Amid the Noise and Haste,’ but perhaps written as early as 1906.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What the World Needs Now Is Love/Abraham, Martin and John **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Clay [Mowest 5002] (Bacharach, David, Holler) is a medley of two familiar hits superimposed with news reports. ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ was a hit for Jackie DeShannon in 1965 [Imperial 66110]; Dionne Warwick’s version was on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Here Where There Is Love //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘67, Scepter 555]. ‘Abraham, Martin and John’, written by Dick Holler, was a 1968 hit for Dion [Laurie 3464], covered in 1969 by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles [Tamla 54184] and Moms Mabley [Mercury 72935].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cherish **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - David Cassidy [Bell 45150] (Kirkman) was a 1966 hit for the Association [Valiant 747].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mr. Bojangles **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band [Liberty 56197] (Walker) was first recorded by its writer, Jerry Jeff Walker: a ‘67 radio studio recording issued in ‘69 [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Five Years Gone //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Atco 297], and a 1968 single [Atco 6594]. (The recording versions by Walker seem a little unclear). It was first covered by Bobby Cole [‘68, Date 1613].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(Where Do I Begin) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Story **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Andy Williams [Columbia 45317] (Sigman, Lai) is the theme to the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Story, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">also charting for Henry Mancini [RCA Victor 9927] and Francis Lai [Paramount 0064].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s Impossible **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Perry Como [RCA 0387] (Wayne, Mazanero) was the 1970 Mexican song ‘Somos Novios’ by Armando Manzanero [RCA].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Twenties: __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Watching Scotty Grow **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby Goldsboro [United Artists 50727] (Davis) - Mac Davis’ version came out a year later on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Believe In Music //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [Columbia 30926].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">She’s Not Just Another Woman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - 8 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Day [Invictus 9087] (Wilson, Dunbar) is from the LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">by 100 Proof Aged in Soul [‘70, Hot Wax 704].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For the Good Times **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ray Price [Columbia 45178] (Kristofferson) was a single for Bill Nash [‘68, Smash 2178] and appeared on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Kristofferson //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘70, Monument 18139].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Wild World **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cat Stevens [A&M 1231] (Stevens) was first recorded by Jimmy Cliff (produced by Stevens) [‘70, U.K. Island WIP 6087].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Everybody’s Everything **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Santana [Columbia 45472] (Santana, Moss, Brown) was originally called ‘Karate’ and charted for the Emperor’s [‘67, Mala 543] (Writers Moss and Brown were members of this Pennsylvania R&B group.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Never My Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Dimension [Bell 45134] (Addrisi, Addrisi) was a hit for the Association (see 1967).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Don’t Know How to Love Him **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Helen Reddy [Capitol 3027] (A. Lloyd Webber, T. Rice) is from the rock opera //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jesus Christ Superstar, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">and also charted for Yvonne Elliman [Decca 32785] who played Mary Magdalene in the production.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We Can Work It Out **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Stevie Wonder [Tamla 54202] (Lennon, McCartney) was a hit for the Beatles [‘66, Capitol 5555].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Oye Como Va **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Santana [Columbia 45330] (Puente) was first recorded by Tito Puente [‘62, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">El Rey Bravo //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tico 1086].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Superstar **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Murray Head [Decca 32603] (A. Lloyd Webber, T. Rice) was performed by Head in the rock opera concept album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jesus Christ Superstar //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, Decca 7206]; the single charted when first released in early 1970.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">River Deep - Mountain High **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Supremes & Four Tops [Motown 1173] (Spector, Barry, Greenwich) was first recorded as a Phil Spector production by Ike & Tina Turner [‘66, Philles 131].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Double Lovin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Osmonds [MGM 14259] (Jackson, Buckins) was originally a single by Spencer Wiggins [‘70, Fame 1470].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Amazing Grace **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Judy Collins [’70, Elektra 45709] (Newton) is perhaps the best-known hymn in America, written in 1779 by John Newton, with a tune similar to ‘Loch Lomond’ added in 1844 by William Walker. It has been recorded several times by artists in both the white/country and black religious music traditions, beginning with the Original Harp Sacred Choir [1922, as ‘New Britain’, Brunswick 5150]. The Rypens website includes the following in its list: the Wisdom Sisters, listed as the first recording [’26, Columbia], Rev. J.M. Gates (1926), Dye's Sacred Heart Singers (1928) , Blind Willie McTell (1940) , Jesse Fuller (1940s) //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">blues versions - both instrumental //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Dixie Hummingbirds (1946) , Mahalia Jackson (1947) , Five Blind Boys Of Alabama (1950s) //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">in 2001 to the melody of The House Of The Rising Sun //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Harmonizing Four (1952) , Weavers (1952) , Howard Adams & The Congregation of the Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church (1959) //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">as if nothing changed since the founding fathers //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Janis Joplin (1960s) //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">in medley with Hi Heel Sneakers //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, Mississimmi Fred McDowell (1966) , Blind Willie McTell (1967) , and Elvis Presley (1971). Mahalia Jackson’s version was from 1947 [Apollo 194]. Joel Whitburn lists over 50 appearances on charting LPs, beginning with //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Weavers at Carnegie Hall, Vol. 2 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘61, a 1960 live performance, Vanguard 9075]. A version by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards [’72, RCA Victor 0709] also became a top 20 hit. It was the title song for Aretha Franklin’s 1972 gospel album [Atlantic 906].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Where Did Our Love Go **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Donnie Elbert [All Platinum, 2330] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) was a hit for the Supremes [‘64, Motown 1060].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Here Comes the Sun **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Richie Havens [Stormy Forest 656] (Lennon, McCartney) is from the Beatles //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Abbey Road //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘69, Apple 383].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No Love At All **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- B.J. Thomas [Scepter 12307] (Carson, Christopher) was a single for Wayne Carson [‘70, Monument 1192] and Lynn Anderson [’70. Columbia 45190].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Wilson Pickett [Atlantic 2781] (Akines, Bellmon, Drayton, Turner). The writers, as the Corner Boys, recorded ‘Gang War (Don’t Make No Sense}’ aka ‘Don’t Let the Devil Fool You’ [‘69, Neptune 13]. Is this the same song?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rings **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cymarron [Entrance 7500] (Reeves, Harvey) was recorded by its writers in early 1971 as Running Bear & Goldstein [Amos 160].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love the One You’re With **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Isley Brothers [T Neck 930] (Stills) was first a hit for Stephen Stills [‘71, Atlantic 2778].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love’s Lines, Angles and Rhymes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Dimension [Bell 965] (Dorothea Jones) was recorded by Diana Ross in the sessions for her 1970 debut LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Diana Ross //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, but was not released at the time.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’re All I Need To Get By **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2787] (Ashford, Simpson) was a hit for Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell [‘68, Tamla 54169].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mac & Katie Kissoon [ABC 11306] (Stott) was a single for Lally Stott [‘71, Philips 40695], and was a large hit in the U.K. for the Middle of the Road [RCA 2047], which beat the Kissoon version to the charts.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Only You Know and I Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Delaney & Bonnie [Atco 6838] (Mason) was charted for Dave Mason [’70, Blue Thumb 114].
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Top Thirties : __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Really Don’t Want to Know **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elvis Presley [RCA 9960] (Barnes, Robertson) is Eddy Arnold’s country song (see 1960).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Never Can Say Goodbye **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Isaac Hayes [Enterprise 9031] (Davis) was a hit for the Jackson 5 [‘71, Motown 1179] and would be again for Gloria Gaynor [‘74, MGM 14748].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Woodstock **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Matthews’ Southern Comfort [Decca 32774] (Mitchell) is a remake of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s hit (see 1970).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Birds of a Feather **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Raiders [Columbia 45453] (South) was a single for Joe South [‘67, Capitol 2060].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(I Know) I’m Losing You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Rod Stewart with Faces [Mercury 73244] (Grant, Whitfield, Holland) is the Temptations’ hit (see 1970).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">If Not For You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Olivia Newton-John [Uni 55281] (Dylan) was on Bob Dylan’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">New Morning //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, Columbia 30290] and George Harrison’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">All Things Must Pass //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, Apple 639].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Stagger Lee **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tommy Roe [ABC 11307] (Logan, Price) is yet another remake of this traditional song (see 1959).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Kris Kristofferson [Monument 8525] (Kristofferson) was originally on the Waylon Jennings LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Taker/Tulsa //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘70, RCA 4487].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Puppet Man **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Jones [Parrot 40064] (Sedaka, Greenfield) charted previously for the 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Dimension (see 1970).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One Tin Soldier (The Legend of Billy Jack) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Coven [Warner 7509] (Lambert, Potter), used in the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Billy Jack //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, had charted for the Original Caste in late 1969-early 1970 [T-A 186].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom Boom) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Staple Singers [Stax 0083] (Barry, Bloom) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Bobby Bloom Album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘70, L&R 1035].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Reach Out I’ll Be There **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Diana Ross [Motown 1184] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) was a hit for the Four Tops [‘66, Motown 1098].