1969

=**1969**=
 * __Number Ones: __**
 * Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In ** - 5th Dimension [Soul City 772] (MacDermot, Rado, Ragni) is a medley of songs from the Broadway rock musical //Hair. //‘Sunshine’ was performed by James Rado, Lynn Kellogg & Melba Moore.
 * I Heard It Through the Grapevine ** - Marvin Gaye [Tamla 54176] (Strong, Whitfield) was a hit for Gladys Knight & the Pips (see 1967).
 * Leaving On a Jet Plane ** - Peter, Paul & Mary [Warner 7340] (Denver) was originally by the Mitchell Trio [‘67, Reprise 0588]; John Denver was a member of the group.
 * Wedding Bell Blues ** - 5th Dimension [Soul City 779] (Nyro) was a single for Laura Nyro [‘66, Verve Folkways 5024].
 * Something ** - Beatles [Apple 2654] (Harrison) was recorded first by Joe Cocker, but not released until after the Beatles release [‘69, //Joe Cocker! // A&M 4224].
 * Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Henry Mancini Orchestra [RCA 0131] (Rota) is from the film.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Suspicious Minds **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Elvis Presley [RCA 9764] (James) was recorded by its writer, Mark James [‘68, Scepter 12221].
 * __<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%;">A Boy Named Sue **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Johnny Cash [Columbia 44944] (Silverstein) was originally recorded by its writer, Shel Silverstein [‘68, RCA 74-0158].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hair **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cowsills [MGM 14016] (MacDermot, Rado, Ragni) is the title song for the Broadway rock musical, performed by Walker Daniels and Jerome Ragni [cast LP, RCA 1143].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’m Gonna Make You Love Me - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Diana Ross and the Supremes & the Temptations [Motown 1137] (Ross, Gamble, Williams) had charted for Madeline Bell (see 1968).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ve Made Me So Very Happy **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Blood, Sweat & Tears [Columbia 44776] (Gordy, Holloway, Holloway, Wilson) was originally by Brenda Holloway [‘67, Tamla 54155].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Jean **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Oliver [Crewe 334] (McKuen) was sung by Rod McKuen on the soundtrack for the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘68, 20th Century Fox 4207].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">And When I Die **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Blood, Sweat & Tears [Columbia 45008] (Nyro) first appeared on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Peter, Paul & Mary Album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> as ‘And When We Die‘ [‘66, Warner Brothers 1648], and was released as a single by Laura Nyro [‘67, Verve Folkways 5051].
 * __<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%;">Soulful Strut **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Young-Holt Unlimited [Brunswick 55391] (Record, Sanders) was the backing track to the song ‘Am I the Same Girl’ by Barbara Acklin [‘68, Brunswick 55399].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Good Morning Starshine **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Oliver [Jubilee 5659] (MacDermot, Rado, Ragni) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hair //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, performed by Jill O’Hara.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Worst That Could Happen **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Brooklyn Bridge [Buddah 75] (Webb) was from the 5th Dimension LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Magic Garden //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, Soul City 92001].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">In the Ghetto **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Elvis Presley [RCA 9741] (Mac Davis) was first recorded by Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1968, but not released until 1970 [ //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Something For Everyone //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Motown 710].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Grazing In the Grass **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Friends of Distinction [RCA 0107] (Elston, Hou) is a vocal version of Hugh Masekela’s 1968 hit [Uni 55066].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Easy To Be Hard **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4203] (MacDermot, Rado, Ragni) is from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hair //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[cast LP RCA 1143], performed by Suzannah Evans, Linda Compton, and Paul Jabara.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jr. Walker & the All Stars [Soul 35062] (Bristol, Bullock, Fuqua) According to Rypens, this was recorded by Johnny & Jacky in 1961 for Harvey Fuqua’s Tri Phi label, but I can’t find evidence that it was released.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Galveston **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Glen Campbell [Capitol 2428] (Webb) was first recorded by Don Ho [‘68, Reprise 0800].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Too Busy Thinking About My Baby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marvin Gaye [Tamla 54181] was on the Temptations’ 1966 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Getting’ Ready //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Gordy 918].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hawaii Five-O **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ventures [Liberty 56068] (Stevens) was the theme to the TV show.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4191] (Nilsson) was from Nilsson’s //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Aerial Ballet //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘67, RCA 3956].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Get Together **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Youngbloods [RCA 9752] (Chester Powers) had charted in mid 1967. The song ‘Let’s Get Together’ was written and demoed by Dino Valenti (aka Chester Powers) and first released on the Kingston Trio LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Back In Town //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘64, Capitol 208]. Other versions were by Hamilton Camp [’65, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Paths of Victory //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Elektra 7278], We Five [‘65, A&M 784] and the Jefferson Airplane [’66, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Jefferson Airplane Takes Off //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> RCA Victor 3584].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Baby It’s You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Smith [Dunhill 4206] (Bacharach, David, Williams) was a hit for the Shirelles in 1962 [Scepter 1227].
 * __<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’ll Never Fall In Love Again **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Jones [Parrot 40018] (Donegan) originally charted for Jones in 1967. The song was first recorded by Lonnie Donegan [‘62, Pye 7N 15446], with a melody based on Sammy Kaye’s 1949 ‘Wanderin’ [RCA Victor 3680].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This Magic Moment **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Jay & the Americans [United Artists 50475] (Pomus, Shuman) was a hit for the Drifters [‘60, Atlantic 2050].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">These Eyes **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Guess Who? [RCA 0102] (Bachman, Cummings) was also a Top Twenty for Jr. Walker & the All Stars [Soul 35067].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Kenny Rogers & the First Edition [Reprise 0829] (Tillis) was first recorded by its writer, Mel Tillis [‘67, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Life’s That Way //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Kapp 1514], and a country hit for Johnny Darrell [‘67, United Artists 50126].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Time Is Tight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Booker T. & the MG’s [Stax 0028] (Jones, Jackson, Cropper, Dunn) was from the film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Up Tight. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Showed Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Turtles [White Whale 292] (Clark, McGuinn). The Byrds’ demo was released on their ‘69 LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Preflyte //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[Together 1001]. The song was sampled by De La Soul on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Three Feet High and Rising //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘89, Tommy Boy 1019], and the ensuing successful lawsuit by the Turtles had a great influence on the course of hip hop.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Everybody’s Talkin’ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Nilsson [RCA 0161] [Neil], used in the movie //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Midnight Cowboy //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">, was originally on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Fred Neil //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘66, Capitol 2665].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">This Girl’s In Love With You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dionne Warwick [Scepter 12241] (David, Bacharach) was a version of ‘This Guy’s In Love With You’, a hit by Herb Alpert [‘68, A&M 929].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">That’s the Way Love Is **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Marvin Gaye [Tamla 54185] (Whitfield, Strong) was a single by the Isley Brothers [Tamla 54154], and on Gladys Knight & the Pips’ album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Feelin’ Bluesy //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[‘68, Soul 707].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Baby, I Love You **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Andy Kim [Steed 716] (Spector, Greenwich, Barry) first charted for the Ronettes [‘64, Philles 118].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hang ‘Em High **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Booker T. & the MG’s [Stax 0013] (Frontiere) is a movie title theme.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Eli’s Coming **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill 4215] (Nyro) was on Laura Nyro’s album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Eli and the Thirteenth Confession //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘68, Columbia 9626].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Oh, What a Night **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dells [Cadet 5649] (Junior, Funches) is a remake of their 1956 R&B hit [Vee Jay 204].
 * __<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%;">Going Up the Country **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Canned Heat [Liberty 56077] (Wilson) is the 1928 ‘Bull Doze Blues’ by Henry Thomas [Vocalion 1230].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ve Gotta Be Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Sammy Davis, Jr. [Reprise 0779] (Marks) was sung in the Broadway musical //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Golden Rainbow //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">by Steve Lawrence [‘68 original cast LP, Calendar 1001].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Is That All There Is **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Peggy Lee [Capitol 2602] (Leiber, Stoller) The song was introduced on BBC television in 1966 by Georgia Brown, but not recorded by her. The original recording by Dan Daniels [‘68, Epic 10297] was pulled from the market due to protest from the writers. They produced Leslie Uggams’ version [‘68, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What’s an Uggams //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Atlantic SD 8196].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hurt So Bad **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Lettermen [Capitol 2482] (Randazzo, Hart, Weinstein) was a hit for Little Anthony & the Imperials [‘65, DCP 1128].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Love Me Tonight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Tom Jones [Parrot 40038] (Pace, Pilat, Panzeri, Mason) was a 1969 San Remo festival entry ‘Alla fine della strada’ by Junior Magli and by the Casuals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Chokin’ Kind **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Joe Simon [Sound Stage 2628] (Harlan Howard) was a country hit for Waylon Jennings [‘67, RCA 2959].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Quentin’s Theme **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Charles Randolph Grean Sounde [Ranwood 840] (Corbert) was from the TV series //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dark Shadows. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Share Your Love With Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2650] (Braggs, Malone) was a 1964 R&B hit for Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland [Duke 377].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Don’t Give In To Him **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Gary Puckett & the Union Gap [Columbia 44788] (Usher) was a single for Finders Keepers [‘67, Challenge 59364].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dionne Warwick [Scepter 12262] (Mann, Weil, Spector) was a big 1965 hit for the Righteous Brothers [Philles 124] and was a hit in 1980 for Hall & Oates [RCA 12103].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Eleanor Rigby **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2683] (Lennon, McCartney) was a hit for the Beatles [‘66, Capitol 5715]. Ray Charles charted with a version also [‘68, ABC/TRC 11090].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Your Good Thing (Is About to End) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Lou Rawls [Capitol 2550] (Hayes, Porter) was an R&B hit for Mable John [‘66, Stax 192].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Weight **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Aretha Franklin [Atlantic 2603] (Robertson) was on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Music for Big Pink //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> by the Band [‘68, Capitol 2955]. Their single charted [Capitol 2269] at the same time as Jackie DeShannon’s [Imperial 66313].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Yesterday, When I Was Young **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Roy Clark [Dot 17246] (Aznavour, Kretzmer) was the French song ‘Hier encore’ by Charles Aznavour [‘57, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Album #3 //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Barclay BB113].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Nitty Gritty **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Gladys Knight & the Pips [Soul 35063] (Chase) was a 1963-64 hit for Shirley Ellis [Congress 202].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Workin’ on a Groovy Thing **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - 5th Dimension [Soul City 776] (Sedaka, Atkins) charted for Patti Drew [‘68, Capitol 2197], and was the title song to Barbara Lewis’ 1968 LP [Atlantic SD 8173].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Letter **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Arbors [Date 1638] (Thompson) was a remake of the Box Tops hit from 1967 [Mala 565]. It also became a hit for Joe Cocker [‘70, A&M 1174].
 * __<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%;">Good Old Rock ‘n Roll **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cat Mother & the All Night News Boys [Polydor 14002] (Berry, Johnson, Penniman, Blackwell, Richardson, Williams, Alldred, Perkins, Bowen, Knox, Chin, Equine, Lanier, Michaels, Packer, Smith) is a medley of ‘50s hits: ‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ [‘58, Chuck Berry], ‘Long Tall Sally’ [‘56, Little Richard], ‘Chantilly Lace’ [‘58, Big Bopper], ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’ [‘57, Jerry Lee Lewis], ‘Blue Suede Shoes [‘56, Carl Perkins] and ‘Party Doll’ [‘57, Buddy Knox]. The Dave Clark Five charted in England at the end of the year with a cover version. [Columbia DB 8638].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Otis Redding [Atco 6636] (Brown) is a live version of James Brown’s 1965 breakthrough hit [King 5999].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Happy Heart **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Andy Williams [Columbia 44818] (Rae, Last) was first recorded by German conducter James Last [‘69, Polydor 15004] and also charted for Petula Clark [Warner 7275].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Sugar on Sunday - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Clique [White Whale 323] (James, Vale) is from Tommy James & the Shondells’ LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crimson & Clover //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘69, Roulette 42023].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Can Sing a Rainbow/Love Is Blue **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dells [Cadet 5641] (Hamilton / Popp, Cour, Blackburn) is a medley of two songs. ‘Sing a Rainbow’ was introduced and sung by Peggy Lee in the 1955 film //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Pete Kelly’s Blues, //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">and released as a single [Decca 29605] //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cilla Black used it in her live shows, and it was on //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Cilla Sings a Rainbow //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [‘66, UK Parlophone PMC 7004]. ‘Love Is Blue’ is the Paul Mauriat hit (see 1968).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Hey Jude **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Wilson Pickett [Atlantic 2591] (Lennon, McCartney) is a remake of the Beatles’ hit [‘69, Apple 2276].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Bill Deal & the Rhondels [Heritage 817] (Whitley) was a hit by the Tams [‘64, ABC Paramount 10502].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A Brand New Me **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Dusty Springfield [Atlantic 2685] (Gamble, Bell, Butler) was a single for Jerry Butler [8/69, Mercury 72960] before Dusty’s version. It was a charting B-side for Aretha Franklin in 1971 [Atlantic 2796, b/w ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">You Gave Me a Mountain **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Frankie Laine [ABC 11174] (Marty Robbins) was also a country hit by Johnny Bush [3/69, Stop 257]; Laine‘s charted a month earlier. Its writer, Marty Robbins, recorded it on his LP //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s a Sin //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> [7/69, Columbia 9811].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I Can Hear Music **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Beach Boys [Capitol 2432] (Barry, Greenwich, Spector) first charted for the Ronettes [‘66, Philles 133].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">I’ll Try Something New - **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Diana Ross and the Supremes & the Temptations [Motown 1142] (Robinson) was originally by the Miracles [‘62, Tamla 54059].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">California Soul **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - 5th Dimension [Soul City 770] (Ashford, Simpson) was originally by the Messengers [‘67, Soul 35037].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Birthday **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Underground Sunshine [Intrepid 75002] (Lennon, McCartney) was from //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Beatles //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">[aka //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The White Album //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">] [‘68, Apple 101].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Where’s the Playground Susie **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Glen Campbell [Capitol 2494] (Webb) was first a single for Michael Whalen [‘67, Reprise 0602].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Goodnight My Love **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Paul Anka [RCA Victor 9648] (Motola, Marascalco) was an R&B hit for Jesse Belvin [’56, Modern 1005], used by DJ Alan Freed as a closing theme. It has charted over the years for the McGuire Sisters [’57, Coral 51748], Ray Peterson [’59, RCA Victor 7635], and the Fleetwoods [’63, Dolton 75].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My Way **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">- Frank Sinatra [Reprise 0817] (Anka, Revaux, François) was a hit for French idol Claude François in 1967 as ‘Comme d’habitude’. Paul Anka wrote the English lyric for Frank Sinatra; his own version appears on the 1972 LP //<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%;"> [Buddah 5093]. A live recording was a posthumous hit for Elvis Presley [‘77, RCA PB-11165]. Many others have recorded the song, including the Sex Pistols in 1978.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Along Came Jones **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Ray Stevens [Monument 1150] (Leiber, Stoller) was originally by the Coasters [Atco 6141].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Crossroads **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Cream [Atco 6646] (Johnson) was ‘Cross Road Blues’ by legendary blues man Robert Johnson [‘36, ARC 7-05-81].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bella Linda **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Grass Roots [Dunhill/ABC 4162] (Mogol, Battisti, Barri, Gross) was the 1968 Italian song ‘Balla Linda’ by Lucio Battisti; the first English version was by the Rokes (according to Grass Roots liner notes).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Try a Little Tenderness **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Three Dog Night [Dunhill/ABC 4177] is from 1933 (see 1966).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Walk On By **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Isaac Hayes [Enterprise 9003] (David, Bacharach) was a hit for Dionne Warwick [‘64, Scepter 1274].
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">It’s Getting Better **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> - Mama Cass [Dunhill/ABC 4195] (Mann, Weil) was a single for Ronnie Buskirk [‘68, Columbia 44745].