1966

=**1966**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ ** - Nancy Sinatra [Reprise 0432] (Hazlewood) - Lee Hazlewood’s version came out in mid-1966 in the LP //The Very Special World of Lee Hazlewood // [MGM SE-4362].
 * Wild Thing ** - Troggs [Atco 6415] (Taylor) was originally recorded by Jordan Christopher & the Wild Ones [‘65, United Artists 947]. A parody charted in 1967 by Bill Minkin as Senator Bobby [Parkway 127].
 * Good Lovin’ - **Young Rascals [Atlantic 2321] (Resnick, Clark) was originally by the Olympics [‘65, Loma 2013]. It had been released earlier in 1965 with different lyrics (wr. Rudy Clark alone) by Lemme B. Good [Mercury 72418].
 * Hanky Panky ** - Tommy James & the Shondells [Roulette 4686] (Barry, Greenwich) is a re-release of the Shondells’ 1963 recording [Snap 102]. It was originally by the Summits [‘63, Harmon 1017], and then by its writers, as the Raindrops [‘63, Jubilee 5466].
 * Strangers in the Night **- Frank Sinatra [Reprise 0470] (Kaempfert, Singleton, Snyder) was an instrumental ‘Fremde in der Nacht’ (originally called ‘Beddy Bye’) by Bert Kaempfert [‘66, Decca 31945] and the theme from the movie //A Man Could Get Killed. //
 * __Number Twos: __**
 * Red Rubber Ball **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cyrkle [Columbia 43589] (Simon, Woodley) was released later in the year by co-author Woodley’s group the Seekers on their U.K. LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Comes the Day //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[U.S. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Georgy Girl //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Groovy Kind of Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mindbenders [Fontana 1541] (Sager, Wine) was first recorded by Dianne & Anita (or Diane & Annita), who recorded for Wand; this was only issued in France [Vogue Int. 18035 EP] It was issued in late ‘65 as the B-side of ‘Over the Rainbow’ by Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles [Atlantic 2318]. Phil Collins had a big hit with his 1988 revival [Atlantic 89017]. Rosemont reports that it is based on Sonatina in G, Op. 26, No. 5 (Rondo) by Muzio Clementi [1790s ?].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Barbara Ann **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Beach Boys [Capitol 551] (Fassert) was a doo-woop hit by the Regents [‘61, Gee 1065].
 * __<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%;">See You In September **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Happenings [B.T. Puppy 520] (Edwards, Wayne) was a hit for the Tempos [‘59, Climax 102].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Am a Rock **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Simon & Garfunkel [Columbia 43617] (Simon) was originally recorded on a U.K.-only LP by Paul Simon in 1965, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Paul Simon Songbook //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[CBS 62579].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Secret Agent Man **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Rivers [Imperial 66159] (Barri, Sloan) is the theme to the TV show //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Secret Agent. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">No Matter What Shape (You’re Stomach’s In) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - T-Bones [Liberty 55836] (Burland) was the music for an Alka-Seltzer commercial.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sloop John B **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Beach Boys [Capitol 5602] (Wilson) was recorded in the Bahamas as part of Alan Lomax’s work, by the Cleveland Simmons Group, as ‘Histe Up the John B’s Sails’. It was recorded by the Weavers as (Wreck of the) John B [‘50, Decca 27332]; b Blind Blake & the Royal Victoria Hotel Calypso Orchestra, as ‘John B. Sail’ [‘52, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Second Album of Bahamian Songs //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Art ALP-4], Stan Wilson [‘56, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ballads and Calypsos //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Verve MGV-2019 ?], Terry Gilkyson & the Easy Riders, as ‘Send For the Captain [‘57, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Marianne and other Songs //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Columbia C-990], the Kingston Trio, as ‘Wreck of the John B’ [‘58, on debut LP, Capitol 996], Johnny Cash, as ‘I Want to Go Home’ [‘59, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Songs of Our Soil //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Columbia CS-8148], Jimmy Rodgers, as ‘The Wreck of the John B’ [‘60, Roulette 4260], Lonnie Donegan, as ‘I Wanna Go Home’ [‘60, Pye 7N 15267], the Tokens, as ‘Wreck of the John B’ [‘62, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Lion Sleeps Tonight //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RCA Victor 2514], the Brothers Four, as ‘John B Sails’ [‘63, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Big Folk Hits //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Columbia 2033], Jerry Butler , as ‘John B’ [‘63, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Folk Songs //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Vee Jay 1057], Them, as ‘Go On Home Baby [‘65, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Them //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Parrot 71005], and Barry McGuire, as ‘Sloop John B’ [‘65, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Eve of Desruction //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dunhil 50003]. A recording by Bahamian Joseph Spence, as ’Sloop John B’, is on the 1971 Arhoolie LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Good Morning Mr. Walker //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[C-349].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Listen People **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Herman’s Hermits [MGM 13462] (Gouldman) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">When the Boys Meet the Girls. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Temptations [Gordy 7055] (Whitfield, Holland) was recorded in 1964 by the Miracles but not released until late 1966 [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Away We A Go-Go //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Tamla 271]. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Devil With a Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels [New Voice 817] (Long, Stevenson) is a medley: ‘Devil With a Blue Dress’ is originally by Shorty Long [‘64, Soul 35001]; and ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ was a hit for Little Richard [‘58, Specialty 624].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pied Piper **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Crispian St. Peters [Jamie 1320] (Duboff, Kornfeld) was originally by the writers, as the Changin’ Times [‘65, Philips 40320].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dusty Springfield [Philips 40371] (Donaggio, Napier-Bell, Wickham) is the Italian song ‘Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te’ by Pino Donaggio [‘64, Curci]; it was a San Remo Festival song, and Jody Miller sang the second version (also in Italian).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">California Dreamin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - The Mamas & the Papas [Dunhill 4020] (Phillips, Phillips) was originally on the Barry McGuire LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This Precious Time //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘65, Dunhill 50005]. The backing track is the same (with the Mamas & Papas) - the lead vocal is by Denny Dougherty, with flute instead of harmonica.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">That’s Life **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Frank Sinatra [Reprise 0531] (Gordon, Kay) was recorded earlier in the year by O.C. Smith [Columbia 43525]. The original recording was Marian Montgomery [‘64, Capitol 5231].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dandy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Herman’s Hermits [MGM 13603] (Davies) is from the Kinks album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Face to Face //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, Reprise 6228] (which came out after this hit).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ebb Tide **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Righteous Brothers [Philles 130] (Sigman, Maxwell) is the Roy Hamilton classic (see 1964).
 * __<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%;">I’m Your Puppet **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - James & Bobby Purify [Bell 648] (Oldham, Penn) was a single for its writer, Dan Penn [‘65, MGM 13415].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crying Time **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ray Charles [ABC Paramount 10739] (Owens) is from the Buck Owens LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘65, Capitol 2283].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Land of 1000 Dances **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Wilson Pickett [Atlantic 2348] (Kenner, Domino) is a remake of the Cannibal & the Headhunters hit (see 1965).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">As Tears Go By **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Rolling Stones [London 9808] (Jagger, Richards) was originally a hit for Marianne Faithfull [‘64, London 9697].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Born Free **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Roger Williams [Kapp 767] (Barry, Black) is a movie title song, recorded first by Matt Monro [’66, Capitol 5623] for the soundtrack. A vocal version charted in 1968 for the R&B group the Hesitations [Kapp 878].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - B.J. Thomas [Scepter 12129] (Williams) was recorded by Hank Williams [‘49, MGM 10560].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">If I Were a Carpenter **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby Darin [Atlantic 2350] (Hardin) was recorded by its writer, Tim Hardin [‘66, Verve Folkways 5031]. It also charted for the Four Tops [‘68, Motown 1124] and for Johnny Cash & June Carter [‘70, Columbia 45064].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - James Brown [King 6035] (Brown, Newsome) There is un unreleased version of ‘It’s a Man’s World’ from 1964, which came to light in 1985.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Message to Michael **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dionne Warwick [Scepter 12133] (David, Bacharach) was first recorded in German by Marlene Dietrich as ‘Kleine Treue Nachtigall’ [Barclay]. English versions were recorded (usually as ’Message to Martha’) by Mike Redway [’63], Jerry Butler [’63] (these first two according to Rypens), Adam Faith [’64, Parlophone R 5201], Lou Johnson [‘64, ‘Kentucky Bluebird (Send a Message to Martha)’ Big Hill 553], and Ian & the Zodiacs [’65, ‘Message to Michael‘ from self-titled LP Philips PHM 200-176].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Somewhere, My Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ray Conniff & the Singers [Columbia 43626] (Webster, Jarre) is ‘Lara’s Theme’ from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dr. Zhivago. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Fought the Law **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby Fuller Four [Mustang 3014] (Curtis) was from the Crickets LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In Style with the Crickets //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘60, Coral 57230]. A previous version by Bobby Fuller was released in 1964 [Exeter 124]. It charted in 1975 for Sam Neely [A&M 1651] and was recorded by the Clash [‘79, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Clash //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Epic 36060].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Guantanamera **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sandpipers [A&M 806] (Fernandez, Marti, Angulo, Seeger). The melody began with Cuban Joséito Fernández as he used it to sing the news on his radio show. He recorded the song in 1940 as ‘A Mi Madre (Guajira Guantanamera)’ [Victor 83240-B]. As ‘Guajira Guantanamera’ it was recorded by Conjunto Cuba Libre [‘48] and Julián Orbón [‘50s]. Orbón and his pupil Hector Angulo began mixing in words from Cuban poet José Marti, ‘La Niña de Guatemala’ from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Versos Sencillos [Easy Verses]. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> There have been many Cuban recordings, but I do not know the dates; they include Benny Moré (d. ‘63), Chuy Reyes [‘47-‘50], Los Machucambos [‘61], Orquesta Aragon, La Sonora Matancera, Evaristo Quintanales, Omara Portuondo, and Celia Cruz [‘67, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Brava Celia Cruz //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Tico]. Angulo recorded the song in 1962, and Pete Seeger heard him sing it at a children’s camp. Pete Seeger recorded it twice, live, in 1963: The Weavers //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Reunion at Carnegie Hall, 1963 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[May ‘63, Vanguard VSD 2150] and //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We Shall Overcome //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [June ‘63, Columbia CL 2101]. It was adapted by Wyclef Jean on his ‘97 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Carnival //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Ruffhouse 67974].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Got You Under My Skin **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Four Seasons [Philips 40393] (Porter) was sung by Virginia Bruce in the 1936 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Born to Dance //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">; Frances Langford, who also starred in the film, recorded it with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra [Decca 939]. Hit versions were recorded by Ray Noble [Victor 25422] and Hal Kemp [Brunswick 7745]. Stan Freberg did a parody [‘51, Capitol 1711]. It was on Frank Sinatra’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Songs for Swingin’ Lovers //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘56, Capitol 653] and Ella Fitzgerald’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cole Porter Songbook //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘56, Verve 4001].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Leaning on the Lamp Post **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Herman’s Hermits [MGM 13500] (Gay), from the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hold On! //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, was recorded by British music-hall comic George Formby in 1937, originally in the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Feather Your Nest. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Blowin’ in the Wind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Stevie Wonder [Tamla 54136] (Dylan) is the Dylan song (see 1963).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Gloria **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Shadows of Knight [Dunwich 116] (Morrison) was originally by Van Morrison’s group Them [‘65, Parrot 9727]. It was used as the basis of Patti Smith’s ‘Gloria Medley’ from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Horses //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘75, Arista 4066].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Summertime **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Billy Stewart [Chess 1966] (Gershwin, Gershwin, Heyward), For such an important and well-known standard, there has been surprisingly little chart success. This R&B deconstruction is the highest charting version. The song is from Gershwin’s 1935 folk opera //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Porgy and Bess, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">sung by Abbie Mitchell ‘Claral, but not recorded by her //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The first commercial recording was by Helen Jepson [10/23/35, Victor 11881]; on the original cast album, released in 1940 on Decca, Anne Browne (’Bess’) sings the song. Versions have been recorded by Billie Holiday [‘36, Vocalion 3288], Bob Crosby [‘38, Decca 2205], Artie Shaw [‘45, Victor 28-0406], the Ravens [‘47, 9038], Al Hibbler [‘47, Sunrise 2007], Sarah Vaughan [‘50, Columbia 38701], Sam Cooke [‘57, Keen 34013], Nina Simone [‘60, Colpix 143]. The movie version was released in 1959, featuring Dorothy Dandridge [Columbia 2016], and a jazz version was released in 1958 by Miles Davis [Columbia CL 1274]. The song also appeared on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cheap Thrills //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘68, Columbia 9700] by Big Brother & the Holding Company, with Janis Joplin on vocals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">See See Rider **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Eric Burdon & the Animals [MGM 13582] (Rainey, arr. Rowberry) is the Ma Rainey song (see 1957).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jenny Take a Ride! **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels [New Voice 806] (Johnson, Penniman, Crewe) is a medley of ‘C. C. Rider’ (see 1957) and ‘Jenny, Jenny’, by Little Richard [‘57, Specialty 606].
 * __<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%;">Just Like Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Paul Revere & the Raiders [Columbia 43461] (Dey, Hart) was originally recorded by Rick Dey’s group the Wilde Knights [‘65, Modern].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Zorba the Greek **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [A&M 787] (Theodorakis) is a movie title song.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Born a Woman **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sandy Posey [MGM 13501] (Martha Sharp) was first recorded by Patty Michaels [‘66, Epic 10034].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Go Away Little Girl **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Happenings [B.T. Puppy 522] (Goffin, King) was a remake of Steve Lawrence’s hit (see 1963).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Wilson Pickett [Atlantic 2320]. The version by writer Eddie Floyd, recorded in the second half of 1966, was released on his 1967 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Knock On Wood //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Stax S-714].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Walker Brothers [Smash 2032] (Crewe, Gaudio) was originally by Frankie Valli [‘65, Smash 1995].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Eight Miles High **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Byrds [Columbia 43578] (Clark, Crosby, McGuinn) has a guitar introduction based on John Coltrane’s “India” [‘61, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Impressions, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Impulse 05887 - recorded live at the Village Vanguard].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What Now My Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sonny & Cher [Atco 6395] (Sigman, Becaud, Delanoe] was a 1962 French song by Gilbert Bécaud [Pathé Marconi] and Gloria Lasso. There have been multiple English versions, first by Jane Morgan [‘62, Kapp 450], and including Shirley Bassey [’62, United Artists 503], Anthony Newley [’61, London 9518], and Ben E. King [’64, Atco 6284]; it also made Top 30 in 1966 for Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [A&M 792] and in 1967 for Mitch Ryder [DynoVoice 901].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sweet Dreams **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tommy McLain [MSL 197] (Gibson) was Don Gibson’s first success. It was a country hit for Faron Young [‘56, Capitol 3443], Don Gibson [‘56, MGM 12194 and, re-recorded, ‘61, RCA 7805], Patsy Cline [‘63, Decca 31483], and later for Emmylou Harris [‘76, Reprise 1371].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Spanish Eyes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Al Martino [Capitol 5542] (Kaempfert, Singleton, Snyder) is a vocal version of Bert Kaempfert’s ‘Moon Over Naples’ [‘65, Decca 31812].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Respectable **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Outsiders [Capitol 5701] (Isley, Isley, Isley) was by the Isley Brothers [‘57, RCA Victor 47-7657]. The Yardbirds did a live version //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Five Live Yardbirds //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘64; in U.S.: //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Having a Rave Up with the Yardbirds //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Epic 26177].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Wipe Out **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Surfaris [Dot 144] (Wilson, Fuller, Berryhill, Connolly) is a re-release of their 1963 hit (see 1963).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The More I See You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Chris Montez [A&M 796] (Warren, Gordon), from the 1945 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, was a hit for Dick Haymes [Decca 18662] and also charted for Harry James [Columbia 36794].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Little Latin Lupe Lu **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels [New Voice 808] (Medley) charted for its writer’s group the Righteous Brothers [‘63, Moonglow 215] and again for the Kingsmen [‘64, Wand 157].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Swingin’ Medallions [Smash 2033] (Smith, Vetter), a re-release [’65, 4 Sale 6230] was originally by Dick Holler [‘63, Comet 2152]; Holler later wrote ‘Abraham, Martin and John’.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Warm and Tender Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Percy Sledge [Atlantic 2342] (Berger, Robinson) was originally by Joe Haywood [‘65, Enjoy 2013].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Batman Theme **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marketts [Warner 5696] (Hefti), the theme to the //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Batman //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> TV show, also charted for its writer, Neil Hefti [RCA Victor 8755].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cry **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ronnie Dove [Diamond 214] (Kohlman) was the big hit that began Johnnie Ray’s career [‘51, Okeh 6840]. It was originally recorded in 1951 by Ruth Casey [Cadillac 103], then by Vera Lynn [London 1169] and Eddie Wilcox with Betty McLaurin [Derby 785].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Work Song **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [A&M 805] (Brown, Adderley) was a jazz song by Nat Adderley [‘60, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Work Song //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Riverside RP-1167], and appeared on several records by his brother Cannonball Adderley’s group, of which he was a member. Vocalist Oscar Brown, Jr., put words to it [‘60, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sin & Soul //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Columbia 1577], and it was also recorded by Nina Simone [‘61, Colpix 197]. It was also recorded by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on their great album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">East-West //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘66, Elektra 7315].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Attack **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Toys [DynoVoice 214] (Linzer, Randell) is from the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Girl in Her Daddy’s Bikini. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jr. Walker & the All Stars [Soul 35024] (Holland, Dozier, Holland) was a 1964-65 hit for Marvin Gaye [Tamla 54107], and later for James Taylor [‘75, Warner 8109].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Michelle **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - David & Jonathan [Capitol 5563] (Lennon, McCartney) was from the Beatles album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Rubber Soul //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Capitol 2442]. This version reached #11 in the U.K., but the #1 version there was by the Overlanders [Pye 7N 17034].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">He **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Righteous Brothers [Verve 10406] (Mullan, Richards) was a hit for Al Hibbler (see 1955).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mame **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [A&M 823] (Herman) was the title son to the Broadway musical, and also charted for Bobby Darin [Atlantic 2329] and Louis Armstrong [Mercury 72574].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Letters **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elvis Presley [RCA 8870] (Heyman, Young) is closely modeled on Ketty Lester’s hit version (see 1962).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Wade In the Water **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ramsey Lewis [Cadet 5541] (trad.) is a slave song. The many recorded versions include the Sunset Four Jubilee Singers [‘25, Paramount 12273], A.W. Adams [‘26, Okeh 8361], the Lincoln Four Quartette [‘28, Paramount 12621], the Empire Jubilee Quartet [‘29, Victor 23340], the Birmingham Jubilee Singers [‘30, Covalion 1563], Mitchell’s Christian Singers [‘36, ‘The Lord’s Gonna Trouble the Water’ Vocalion 04176], the Charioteers [‘40, Columbia - unknown issue], the Golden Gate Quartet [‘47, Columbia 37833], the Singing Crusaders [‘47, Super Disc 1040], the Dixieaires [‘50, Sunrise 2117], the Harmonizing Four [‘61, Vee Jay 896], the Folk smiths [‘58, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">We’ve Got Some Singing To Do //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Folkways FA 2407] and Judy Henkse [‘63, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Judy Henske //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Elektra EKS 7231]. The jazz version that inspired Lewis was by Johnny Griffin [‘60, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Big Soul-Band //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Riverside 1179]. Herb Alpert charted with a version in 1967 [A&M 840].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Rivers [Imperial 66175] (Babcock) was a country hit for Stonewall Jackson [‘65, Columbia 43197].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Together Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Ray Charles [ABC Paramount 10785] (Owens) was a country hit for Buck Owens [‘64, Capitol 5136].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Turtles [White Whale 227] (Sloan, Barri) started as an unreleased recording by the Vogues.
 * __<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%;">Popsicle **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jan & Dean [Liberty 55886] (Buzz Cason, Bobby Russell) is a remix of ‘Popsicle Truck’ from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Drag City //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘64, Liberty 7339]. It was originally recored fy the Todds [‘62, Todd 1076].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Say I Am (What I Am) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tommy James & the Shondells [Roulette 4695] (Tomsco, Tomsco) originated with the Fireballs [‘66, Dot 16834].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Magic Town **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Vogues [Co & Ce 234] (Mann, Weil) was recorded by Jody Miller in late 1965 [Capitol 5541].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Come On Let’s Go **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - McCoys [Bang 522] (Valens) was the first song to chart for Ritchie Valens [‘58, Del-Fi 4106]. It also charted for Los Lobos from the soundtrack to //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">La Bamba //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘87, Slash 28186].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Call Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Chris Montez [A&M 780] (Hatch) was from Petula Clark’s 1965 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Know a Place //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Warner 1598].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Trains and Boats and Planes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dionne Warwick [Scepter 12153] (David, Bacharach) was a 1965 instrumental for Burt Bacharach [Kapp 657], also a single for Billy Strange [GNP Crescendo 360] and charting for Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas [Imperial 66115].
 * <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%;"> - Ronnie Dove [Diamond 208] (Barnes, Robertson) is an often-recorded country song (see 1960).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mustang Sally **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Wilson Pickett [Atlantic 2365] (Rice) charted R&B in 1965 for Sir Mack Rice [Blue Rock 4014].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Frankie and Johnny **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Elvis Presley [RCA Victor 47-8780] (Gottlieb, Karger, Weisman) was adapted from a traditional song to become a movie title song (see 1961).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Thunderball **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Jones [Parrot 9801] (Barry, Black) is the title song to a James Bond film.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crying **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jay & the Americans [United Artists 50016] (Orbison, Melson) is Roy Orbison’s 1961 classic [Monument 447].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Summer Wind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Frank Sinatra [Reprise 0509] (Mercer, Mayer) was the 1965 German song ‘Der Sommerwind’ by Gretha Ingmann, also a single by Gegaard Wendland [Philips]. The English version was by Wayne Newton [‘65, Capitol 5470].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dionne Warwick [Scepter 12167] (Bacharach, David) was introduced by Tommy Hunt [‘62, Scepter 1236] and a U.K. hit for Dusty Springfield [‘64, Philips BF 1348].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Summer Samba ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">(So Nice) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Walter Wanderley [Verve 10421] (Valle, Valle, Gimbel) is the Brazilian ‘Samba de Verão’ by Eumir Deodato [‘64, Odeon/Equipe]; the first vocal version was by Marcos Valle [‘65].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love’s Made a Fool Of You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bobby Fuller Four [Mustang 3016] (Holly, Montgomery) was a single for Buddy Holly’s group, the Crickets [‘59, Brunswick 55124]. (Filler also followed Holly by dying at the age of 22!)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Flamingo **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [A&M 813] (Grouya, Anderson) was first recorded by Duke Ellington, whose 1941 featured Herb Jeffries as a vocalist [Victor 27326]. Earl Bostic had a big R&B hit with an instrumental version [‘51, King 45-4475], and Little Willie John also hit R&B charts [‘61, King 5503].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It Was a Very Good Year **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Frank Sinatra [Reprise 0429] (Drake) was on the Kingston Trio LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Goin’ Places //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘61, Capitol 1564]. Lonnie Donegan released it as a single in 1963 [Pye 7N 15530; in U.S.: ‘64, Hickory 1247].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Girl on a Swing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gerry & the Pacemakers [Laurie 3354] (Miranda) is from the Happenings’ self-titled debut LP [‘66, B.T. Puppy 1001].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pretty Flamingo **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Manfred Mann [United Artists 50040] (Barkan) was originally by the Baltimore soul band Tommy Vann & the Echoes [‘66, Academy 120] and appeared later in the year on Gene Pitney’s English LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Nobody Needs Your Love //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Stateside 10183], but maybe not on the U.S. version //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Backstage I’m Lonely //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Musicor 3095].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Secret Love - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Billy Stewart [Chess 1978] (Webster-Fain) was a big hit for Doris Day [‘53, Columbia 40108] from the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Calamity Jane //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. Other recordings: Tommy Edwards [‘53, MGM 11604], Ray Anthony featuring Tommy Mercer [’53, Capitol 2678], the Moonglows [‘54, Chance 1152], Orioles [‘54, Jubilee 5137], Ahmad Jamal [‘58, Argo 5317], and Freddy Fender [‘75, ABC/Dot 17585].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Hard Day’s Night **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ramsey Lewis Trio [Cadet 5525] (Lennon, McCartney) is the Beatles movie title hit [‘64, Capitol 5222].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Louie, Louie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sandpipers [A&M 819] (Berry) is an easy-listening version of the garage rock classic (see 1964).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Think I’ll Go Somewhere and Cry Myself to Sleep **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Al Martino [Capitol 5598] (Bill Anderson) charted country for Charlie Louvin [‘65, Capitol 5475].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Love You Drops **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Vic Dana [Dolton 319] (Bill Anderson) was a country hit for its writer, Bill Anderson [Decca 31890].