wheelgunguy
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Whats THE song, that makes you think of the Vietnam War?
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It was 1970. I was just old enough to understand war was terrible.
I was the oldest of three. We all took our dad to the airport. He was dressed is khakis. Just before he walked out to the waiting airplane, he kissed my mother, my sister, and newborn brother. Then he knelt down in front of me. He shook my hand and told me that I'm the man of the house until he came home. I asked him where he was going. He said to Vietnam. I said how long. He said one year.
I remember my mom cried. Then my sister. For some reason I didn't. We watched him all the way to the airplane. ever since that day my father has always been my hero. One year later my hero came home. But he was somehow different.
This song was playing in the airport terminal as we walked out. Remember it like it was yesterday.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI[/ame]
I was the oldest of three. We all took our dad to the airport. He was dressed is khakis. Just before he walked out to the waiting airplane, he kissed my mother, my sister, and newborn brother. Then he knelt down in front of me. He shook my hand and told me that I'm the man of the house until he came home. I asked him where he was going. He said to Vietnam. I said how long. He said one year.
I remember my mom cried. Then my sister. For some reason I didn't. We watched him all the way to the airplane. ever since that day my father has always been my hero. One year later my hero came home. But he was somehow different.
This song was playing in the airport terminal as we walked out. Remember it like it was yesterday.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI[/ame]
gruntshot
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War,Edwin Starr & C.C.R. - Run Through The Jungle
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THE PILGRIM
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Way back in the old corps- had some associates (un -indicted co-conspirators)
who had the LP with Wooly Bully.
I never did find out what was the song in front of Wooly.
On their LP, it was just a big gouge. Every time Wooly would end, somebody would pick up the turntable arm and drop it to repeat Wooly.
This was way before SEA.
Back then , we were still calling it French IndoChina!
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Targets Guy
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"Have You Ever Seen the Rain"
CCR
It is burned into my soul.
CCR
It is burned into my soul.
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Two things I think of about the war in Vietnam are:
1) thank my lucky stars I had a high draft number
2) the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" with Robin Williams as the DJ. So many wonderful tunes on that soundtrack brought back many memories. For some reason the one that REALLY stuck with me was "Its a Wonderful World" sung by Louie Armstrong. I mean really, the irony of the beauty that exists in our world vs horror that was Vietnam, well...made a lasting impression. What must the guys in the trenches have thought when THEY heard it???
1) thank my lucky stars I had a high draft number
2) the movie "Good Morning Vietnam" with Robin Williams as the DJ. So many wonderful tunes on that soundtrack brought back many memories. For some reason the one that REALLY stuck with me was "Its a Wonderful World" sung by Louie Armstrong. I mean really, the irony of the beauty that exists in our world vs horror that was Vietnam, well...made a lasting impression. What must the guys in the trenches have thought when THEY heard it???
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Something about Louis Armstrong's voice really is soothing. He's one of my favorite Jazz people.
shouldazagged
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Until recently I hadn't thought about this one for many years. It's terribly poignant today, as it was then.
Roberta Flack, "Ballad Of The Sad Young Men"
https://youtu.be/3vjR2K6208Q
Roberta Flack, "Ballad Of The Sad Young Men"
https://youtu.be/3vjR2K6208Q
Nam era songs
For What Its Worth, Buffalo Springfield.
I remember listening to the "lottery" where they drew birthdays out of a hat to determine who got drafted. I got a number high enough to avoid the draft.
For What Its Worth, Buffalo Springfield.
I remember listening to the "lottery" where they drew birthdays out of a hat to determine who got drafted. I got a number high enough to avoid the draft.
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These Boots Are Made for Walking (Full Metal Jacket) and Susie Q and The End (Apocolypse Now)
Bozz10mm
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"yellow bird with a yellow bill"
But seriously, Soldier Boy, by the Shirelles.
Like a Rolling Stone-Bob Dylan
But seriously, Soldier Boy, by the Shirelles.
Like a Rolling Stone-Bob Dylan
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I guess I'm a "child" of the Viet Nam war, born in '73. When people talk about a "high" draft number and so forth, I count myself a very lucky man.
My Dad was the last man in his county drafted for the war (or so he has always told me), and was sent to basic training. Upon completion of basic (or whatever training he had post-basic) his class was assembled and asked if anyone had a brother or father in a combat unit. Dad and two others raised their hands, my Dad because his brother was in the 82nd Airborn (but not in country). Those three men were sent aside for assignment, and the rest of the class was sent to Viet Nam (again, this is what my Dad has told me, so I take him at his word).
Dad was sent to Germany (where I was born), and history is what it is. Had things played out different, I may not be typing this. Who knows? That war, for good or bad, holds a certain reverence for me, even though Dad saw no combat. I truly appreciate those that DID serve "in country" and can never convey to them my thanks that because of them, my Dad didn't have to (although he is a patriotic man who would have GLADLY went).
ALL Viet Nam vets hold a place in my heart, and I NEVER cross paths with one without thanking them, proudly and publicly, for their service.
THANK YOU ALL.
As far as music, I can't contribute as I wasn't even born yet! LOL
TRE
My Dad was the last man in his county drafted for the war (or so he has always told me), and was sent to basic training. Upon completion of basic (or whatever training he had post-basic) his class was assembled and asked if anyone had a brother or father in a combat unit. Dad and two others raised their hands, my Dad because his brother was in the 82nd Airborn (but not in country). Those three men were sent aside for assignment, and the rest of the class was sent to Viet Nam (again, this is what my Dad has told me, so I take him at his word).
Dad was sent to Germany (where I was born), and history is what it is. Had things played out different, I may not be typing this. Who knows? That war, for good or bad, holds a certain reverence for me, even though Dad saw no combat. I truly appreciate those that DID serve "in country" and can never convey to them my thanks that because of them, my Dad didn't have to (although he is a patriotic man who would have GLADLY went).
ALL Viet Nam vets hold a place in my heart, and I NEVER cross paths with one without thanking them, proudly and publicly, for their service.
THANK YOU ALL.
As far as music, I can't contribute as I wasn't even born yet! LOL
TRE
Um no......
Maybe a helicopter pilot in the RVN could explain it to me.
ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS
"Sky Pilot"
(Burdon/Briggs/Weider/Jenkins/McCulloch)
He blesses the boys as they stand in line
The smell of gun grease and the bayonets they shine
He's there to help them all that he can
To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
He smiles at the young soldiers
Tells them its all right
He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight
Soon there'll be blood and many will die
Mothers and fathers back home they will cry
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile
The order is given
They move down the line
But he's still behind and he'll meditate
But it won't stop the bleeding or ease the hate
As the young men move out into the battle zone
He feels good, with God you're never alone
He feels tired and he lays on his bed
Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said
Sky pilot.....sky Pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You're soldiers of God you must understand
The fate of your country is in your young hands
May God give you strength
Do your job real well
If it all was worth it
Only time it will tell
In the morning they return
With tears in their eyes
The stench of death drifts up to the skies
A soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot
Remembers the words
"Thou shalt not kill"
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You never, never, never reach the sky
I assume it's about the chaplain?
Maybe a helicopter pilot in the RVN could explain it to me.
ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS
"Sky Pilot"
(Burdon/Briggs/Weider/Jenkins/McCulloch)
He blesses the boys as they stand in line
The smell of gun grease and the bayonets they shine
He's there to help them all that he can
To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
He smiles at the young soldiers
Tells them its all right
He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight
Soon there'll be blood and many will die
Mothers and fathers back home they will cry
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile
The order is given
They move down the line
But he's still behind and he'll meditate
But it won't stop the bleeding or ease the hate
As the young men move out into the battle zone
He feels good, with God you're never alone
He feels tired and he lays on his bed
Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said
Sky pilot.....sky Pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky
You're soldiers of God you must understand
The fate of your country is in your young hands
May God give you strength
Do your job real well
If it all was worth it
Only time it will tell
In the morning they return
With tears in their eyes
The stench of death drifts up to the skies
A soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot
Remembers the words
"Thou shalt not kill"
Sky pilot.....sky pilot
How high can you fly
You never, never, never reach the sky
I assume it's about the chaplain?
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Top 25 in 1966. Note #1.
1. The Ballad of the Green Berets, Sgt. Barry Sadler
2. Cherish, The Association
3. You're My Soul and Inspiration, The Righteous Brothers
4. Reach Out I'll Be There, The Four Tops
5. 96 Tears, ? and The Mysterians
6. Last Train to Clarksville, The Monkees
7. Monday, Monday, The Mama's and The Papa's
8. You Can't Hurry Love, The Supremes
9. The Poor Side of Town, Johnny Rivers
10. California Dreamin', The Mama's and The Papa's
11. Summer In the City, The Lovin' Spoonful
12. Born Free, Roger Williams
13. These Boots Are Made for Walkin', Nancy Sinatra
14. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, Jimmy Ruffin
15. Strangers In the Night, Frank Sinatra
16. We Can Work It Out, The Beatles
17. Good Lovin', The Young Rascals
18. Winchester Cathedral, The New Vaudeville Band
19. Hanky Panky, Tommy James and The Shondells
20. When a Man Loves a Woman, Percy Sledge
21. Paint It Black, The Rolling Stones
22. Goodnight My Love (from 'Stowaway'), Petula Clark
23. Lightnin' Strikes, Lou Christie
24. Wild Thing, The Troggs
25. Kicks, Paul Revere and The Raiders
1. The Ballad of the Green Berets, Sgt. Barry Sadler
2. Cherish, The Association
3. You're My Soul and Inspiration, The Righteous Brothers
4. Reach Out I'll Be There, The Four Tops
5. 96 Tears, ? and The Mysterians
6. Last Train to Clarksville, The Monkees
7. Monday, Monday, The Mama's and The Papa's
8. You Can't Hurry Love, The Supremes
9. The Poor Side of Town, Johnny Rivers
10. California Dreamin', The Mama's and The Papa's
11. Summer In the City, The Lovin' Spoonful
12. Born Free, Roger Williams
13. These Boots Are Made for Walkin', Nancy Sinatra
14. What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, Jimmy Ruffin
15. Strangers In the Night, Frank Sinatra
16. We Can Work It Out, The Beatles
17. Good Lovin', The Young Rascals
18. Winchester Cathedral, The New Vaudeville Band
19. Hanky Panky, Tommy James and The Shondells
20. When a Man Loves a Woman, Percy Sledge
21. Paint It Black, The Rolling Stones
22. Goodnight My Love (from 'Stowaway'), Petula Clark
23. Lightnin' Strikes, Lou Christie
24. Wild Thing, The Troggs
25. Kicks, Paul Revere and The Raiders
Top 50 1967
№ Title Artist(s)
1 "To Sir With Love" Lulu
2 "The Letter" The Box Tops
3 "Ode to Billie Joe" Bobbie Gentry
4 "Windy" The Association
5 "I'm a Believer" The Monkees
6 "Light My Fire" The Doors
7 "Somethin' Stupid" Frank & Nancy Sinatra
8 "Happy Together" The Turtles
9 "Groovin'" The Young Rascals
10 "Can't Take My Eyes off You" Frankie Valli
11 "Little Bit O' Soul" The Music Explosion
12 "I Think We're Alone Now" Tommy James and the Shondells
13 "Respect" Aretha Franklin
14 "I Was Made to Love Her" Stevie Wonder
15 "Come Back When You Grow Up" Bobby Vee
16 "Kind of a Drag" The Buckinghams
17 "Sweet Soul Music" Arthur Conley
18 "Expressway to Your Heart" The Soul Survivors
19 "Soul Man" Sam & Dave
20 "Never My Love" The Association
21 "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Jay & the Techniques
22 "Come on Down to My Boat" Every Mother's Son
23 "Incense and Peppermints" Strawberry Alarm Clock
24 "Ruby Tuesday" The Rolling Stones
25 "It Must Be Him" Vikki Carr
26 "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" The Supremes
27 "For What It's Worth" Buffalo Springfield
28 "Gimme Little Sign" Brenton Wood
29 "The Happening" The Supremes
30 "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles
31 "Release Me" Engelbert Humperdinck
32 "Your Precious Love" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
33 "Somebody to Love" Jefferson Airplane
34 "Get on Up" The Esquires
35 "Brown Eyed Girl" Van Morrison
36 "Jimmy Mack" Martha and the Vandellas
37 "I Got Rhythm" The Happenings
38 "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Procol Harum
39 "Don't You Care" The Buckinghams
40 "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" The Casinos
41 "Reflections" The Supremes
42 "On a Carousel" The Hollies
43 "Please Love Me Forever" Bobby Vinton
44 "Alfie" Dionne Warwick
45 "Silence Is Golden" The Tremeloes
46 "My Cup Runneth Over" Ed Ames
47 "Up, Up and Away" The 5th Dimension
48 "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" Scott McKenzie
49 "The Rain, The Park & Other Things" The Cowsills
50 "There's a Kind of Hush"
№ Title Artist(s)
1 "To Sir With Love" Lulu
2 "The Letter" The Box Tops
3 "Ode to Billie Joe" Bobbie Gentry
4 "Windy" The Association
5 "I'm a Believer" The Monkees
6 "Light My Fire" The Doors
7 "Somethin' Stupid" Frank & Nancy Sinatra
8 "Happy Together" The Turtles
9 "Groovin'" The Young Rascals
10 "Can't Take My Eyes off You" Frankie Valli
11 "Little Bit O' Soul" The Music Explosion
12 "I Think We're Alone Now" Tommy James and the Shondells
13 "Respect" Aretha Franklin
14 "I Was Made to Love Her" Stevie Wonder
15 "Come Back When You Grow Up" Bobby Vee
16 "Kind of a Drag" The Buckinghams
17 "Sweet Soul Music" Arthur Conley
18 "Expressway to Your Heart" The Soul Survivors
19 "Soul Man" Sam & Dave
20 "Never My Love" The Association
21 "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" Jay & the Techniques
22 "Come on Down to My Boat" Every Mother's Son
23 "Incense and Peppermints" Strawberry Alarm Clock
24 "Ruby Tuesday" The Rolling Stones
25 "It Must Be Him" Vikki Carr
26 "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" The Supremes
27 "For What It's Worth" Buffalo Springfield
28 "Gimme Little Sign" Brenton Wood
29 "The Happening" The Supremes
30 "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles
31 "Release Me" Engelbert Humperdinck
32 "Your Precious Love" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
33 "Somebody to Love" Jefferson Airplane
34 "Get on Up" The Esquires
35 "Brown Eyed Girl" Van Morrison
36 "Jimmy Mack" Martha and the Vandellas
37 "I Got Rhythm" The Happenings
38 "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Procol Harum
39 "Don't You Care" The Buckinghams
40 "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" The Casinos
41 "Reflections" The Supremes
42 "On a Carousel" The Hollies
43 "Please Love Me Forever" Bobby Vinton
44 "Alfie" Dionne Warwick
45 "Silence Is Golden" The Tremeloes
46 "My Cup Runneth Over" Ed Ames
47 "Up, Up and Away" The 5th Dimension
48 "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" Scott McKenzie
49 "The Rain, The Park & Other Things" The Cowsills
50 "There's a Kind of Hush"
Top 100 1968
More songs here, the memories of the 60's and Vietnam were heating up.
1 Beatles Hey Jude
2 Paul Mauriat Love Is Blue
3 Bobby Goldsboro Honey
4 Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
5 Rascals People Got To Be Free
6 Cream Sunshine Of Your Love
7 Herb Alpert This Guy's In Love With You
8 Hugo Montenegro The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
9 Simon and Garfunkel Mrs. Robinson
10 Archie Bell and The Drells Tighten Up
11 Jeannie C. Riley Harper Valley P.T.A.
12 O.C. Smith Little Green Apples
13 Tommy James and The Shondells Mony, Mony
14 Doors Hello, I Love You
15 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Young Girl
16 Box Tops Cry Like A Baby
17 Fifth Dimension Stoned Soul Picnic
18 Hugh Masekela Grazing In The Grass
19 Grass Roots Midnight Confessions
20 Sly and The Family Stone Dance To The Music
21 Cliff Nobles and Co. The Horse
22 Temptations I Wish It Would Rain
23 Delfonics La-La Means I Love You
24 Vogues Turn Around, Look At Me
25 John Fred and His Playboy Band Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
26 Classics IV Spooky
27 Diana Ross and The Supremes Love Child
28 Merrilee Rush Angel Of The Morning
29 Georgie Fame The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
30 Mary Hopkin Those Were The Days
31 Steppenwolf Born To Be Wild
32 Intruders Cowboys To Girls
33 1910 Fruitgum Company Simon Says
34 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Lady Willpower
35 Rascals A Beautiful Morning
36 Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 The Look Of Love
37 Johnny Nash Hold Me Tight
38 Ohio Express Yummy, Yummy, Yummy
39 Crazy World Of Arthur Brown Fire
40 Troggs Love Is All Around
41 Gene and Debbe Playboy
42 Dionne Warwick (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
43 Mason Williams Classical Gas
44 Clarence Carter Slip Away
45 O'Kaysions Girl Watcher
46 Aretha Franklin (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
47 Lemon Pipers Green Tambourine
48 1910 Fruitgum Company 1, 2, 3, Red Light
49 Friend and Lover Reach Out Of The Darkness
50 Rolling Stones Jumpin' Jack Flash
51 Richard Harris MacArthur Park
52 Jose Feliciano Light My Fire
53 People I Love You
54 Percy Sledge Take Time To Know Her
55 Status Quo Pictures Of Matchstick Men
56 Blue Cheer Summertime Blues
57 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
58 James Brown and The Famous Flames I Got The Feelin'
59 Bee Gees I've Gotta Get A Message To You
60 Beatles Lady Madonna
61 Donovan Hurdy Gurdy Man
62 Steppenwolf Magic Carpet Ride
63 Fireballs Bottle Of Wine
64 Dells Stay In My Corner
65 Willie Mitchell Soul Serenade
66 Tom Jones Delilah
67 Human Beinz Nobody But Me
68 Sam and Dave I Thank You
69 Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 The Fool On The Hill
70 Eric Burdon and The Animals Sky Pilot
71 Cowsills Indian Lake
72 Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight
73 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Over You
74 Lettermen Goin' Out Of My Head / Can't Take My Eyes Off You
75 Stevie Wonder Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
76 Irish Rovers The Unicorn
77 Vanilla Fudge (You Keep Me) Hangin' On
78 Beatles Revolution
79 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Woman, Woman
80 Turtles Elenore
81 Cream White Room
82 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell You're All I Need To Get By
83 Foundations Baby, Now That I've Found You
84 Sweet Inspirations Sweet Inspiration
85 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles If You Can Want
86 Mills Brothers Cab Driver
87 Chambers Brothers Time Has Come Today
88 Dionne Warwick Do You Know The Way To San Jose
89 Simon and Garfunkel Scarborough Fair / Canticle
90 James Brown and The Famous Flames Say It Loud I'm Black And I'm Proud
91 Manfred Mann The Mighty Quinn
92 Shorty Long Here Comes The Judge
93 Aretha Franklin I Say A Little Prayer
94 Aretha Franklin Think
95 Gary Lewis and The Playboys Sealed With A Kiss
96 Big Brother and The Holding Company Piece Of My Heart
97 Creedence Clearwater Revival Suzie Q.
98 American Breed Bend Me Shape Me
99 Jerry Butler Hey, Western Union Man
100 Jerry Butler Never Give You Up
More songs here, the memories of the 60's and Vietnam were heating up.
1 Beatles Hey Jude
2 Paul Mauriat Love Is Blue
3 Bobby Goldsboro Honey
4 Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
5 Rascals People Got To Be Free
6 Cream Sunshine Of Your Love
7 Herb Alpert This Guy's In Love With You
8 Hugo Montenegro The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
9 Simon and Garfunkel Mrs. Robinson
10 Archie Bell and The Drells Tighten Up
11 Jeannie C. Riley Harper Valley P.T.A.
12 O.C. Smith Little Green Apples
13 Tommy James and The Shondells Mony, Mony
14 Doors Hello, I Love You
15 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Young Girl
16 Box Tops Cry Like A Baby
17 Fifth Dimension Stoned Soul Picnic
18 Hugh Masekela Grazing In The Grass
19 Grass Roots Midnight Confessions
20 Sly and The Family Stone Dance To The Music
21 Cliff Nobles and Co. The Horse
22 Temptations I Wish It Would Rain
23 Delfonics La-La Means I Love You
24 Vogues Turn Around, Look At Me
25 John Fred and His Playboy Band Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
26 Classics IV Spooky
27 Diana Ross and The Supremes Love Child
28 Merrilee Rush Angel Of The Morning
29 Georgie Fame The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
30 Mary Hopkin Those Were The Days
31 Steppenwolf Born To Be Wild
32 Intruders Cowboys To Girls
33 1910 Fruitgum Company Simon Says
34 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Lady Willpower
35 Rascals A Beautiful Morning
36 Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 The Look Of Love
37 Johnny Nash Hold Me Tight
38 Ohio Express Yummy, Yummy, Yummy
39 Crazy World Of Arthur Brown Fire
40 Troggs Love Is All Around
41 Gene and Debbe Playboy
42 Dionne Warwick (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
43 Mason Williams Classical Gas
44 Clarence Carter Slip Away
45 O'Kaysions Girl Watcher
46 Aretha Franklin (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
47 Lemon Pipers Green Tambourine
48 1910 Fruitgum Company 1, 2, 3, Red Light
49 Friend and Lover Reach Out Of The Darkness
50 Rolling Stones Jumpin' Jack Flash
51 Richard Harris MacArthur Park
52 Jose Feliciano Light My Fire
53 People I Love You
54 Percy Sledge Take Time To Know Her
55 Status Quo Pictures Of Matchstick Men
56 Blue Cheer Summertime Blues
57 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
58 James Brown and The Famous Flames I Got The Feelin'
59 Bee Gees I've Gotta Get A Message To You
60 Beatles Lady Madonna
61 Donovan Hurdy Gurdy Man
62 Steppenwolf Magic Carpet Ride
63 Fireballs Bottle Of Wine
64 Dells Stay In My Corner
65 Willie Mitchell Soul Serenade
66 Tom Jones Delilah
67 Human Beinz Nobody But Me
68 Sam and Dave I Thank You
69 Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 The Fool On The Hill
70 Eric Burdon and The Animals Sky Pilot
71 Cowsills Indian Lake
72 Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight
73 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Over You
74 Lettermen Goin' Out Of My Head / Can't Take My Eyes Off You
75 Stevie Wonder Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
76 Irish Rovers The Unicorn
77 Vanilla Fudge (You Keep Me) Hangin' On
78 Beatles Revolution
79 Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Woman, Woman
80 Turtles Elenore
81 Cream White Room
82 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell You're All I Need To Get By
83 Foundations Baby, Now That I've Found You
84 Sweet Inspirations Sweet Inspiration
85 Smokey Robinson and The Miracles If You Can Want
86 Mills Brothers Cab Driver
87 Chambers Brothers Time Has Come Today
88 Dionne Warwick Do You Know The Way To San Jose
89 Simon and Garfunkel Scarborough Fair / Canticle
90 James Brown and The Famous Flames Say It Loud I'm Black And I'm Proud
91 Manfred Mann The Mighty Quinn
92 Shorty Long Here Comes The Judge
93 Aretha Franklin I Say A Little Prayer
94 Aretha Franklin Think
95 Gary Lewis and The Playboys Sealed With A Kiss
96 Big Brother and The Holding Company Piece Of My Heart
97 Creedence Clearwater Revival Suzie Q.
98 American Breed Bend Me Shape Me
99 Jerry Butler Hey, Western Union Man
100 Jerry Butler Never Give You Up
Top 50 1969
1 "Sugar, Sugar" The Archies
2 "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" The 5th Dimension
3 "I Can't Get Next to You" The Temptations
4 "Honky Tonk Women" The Rolling Stones
5 "Everyday People" Sly & the Family Stone
6 "Dizzy" Tommy Roe
7 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly & the Family Stone
8 "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" Tom Jones
9 "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations
10 "Crimson and Clover" Tommy James and the Shondells
11 "One" Three Dog Night
12 "Crystal Blue Persuasion" Tommy James and the Shondells
13 "Hair" The Cowsills
14 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" Marvin Gaye
15 "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" Henry Mancini
16 "Get Together" The Youngbloods
17 "Grazing in the Grass" The Friends of Distinction
18 "Suspicious Minds" Elvis Presley
19 "Proud Mary" Creedence Clearwater Revival
20 "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" Jr. Walker & The All Stars
21 "It's Your Thing" The Isley Brothers
22 "Sweet Caroline" Neil Diamond
23 "Jean" Oliver
24 "Bad Moon Rising" Creedence Clearwater Revival
25 "Get Back" The Beatles with Billy Preston
26 "In the Year 2525" Zager & Evans
27 "Spinning Wheel" Blood, Sweat & Tears
28 "Baby, I Love You" Andy Kim
29 "Going in Circles" The Friends of Distinction
30 "Hurt So Bad" The Lettermen
31 "Green River" Creedence Clearwater Revival
32 "My Cherie Amour" Stevie Wonder
33 "Easy to Be Hard" Three Dog Night
34 "Baby It's You" Smith
35 "In the Ghetto" Elvis Presley
36 "A Boy Named Sue" Johnny Cash
37 "Baby, Baby Don't Cry" The Miracles
38 "Only the Strong Survive" Jerry Butler
39 "Time of the Season" The Zombies
40 "Wedding Bell Blues" The 5th Dimension
41 "Little Woman" Bobby Sherman
42 "Love (Can Make You Happy)" Mercy
43 "Good Morning Starshine" Oliver
44 "These Eyes" The Guess Who
45 "You've Made Me So Very Happy" Blood, Sweat & Tears
46 "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" Jackie DeShannon
47 "Do Your Thing" The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
48 "I'd Wait A Million Years" The Grass Roots
49 "Touch Me" The Doors
50 "More Today Than Yesterday" Spiral Starecase
1 "Sugar, Sugar" The Archies
2 "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" The 5th Dimension
3 "I Can't Get Next to You" The Temptations
4 "Honky Tonk Women" The Rolling Stones
5 "Everyday People" Sly & the Family Stone
6 "Dizzy" Tommy Roe
7 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly & the Family Stone
8 "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" Tom Jones
9 "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations
10 "Crimson and Clover" Tommy James and the Shondells
11 "One" Three Dog Night
12 "Crystal Blue Persuasion" Tommy James and the Shondells
13 "Hair" The Cowsills
14 "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" Marvin Gaye
15 "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" Henry Mancini
16 "Get Together" The Youngbloods
17 "Grazing in the Grass" The Friends of Distinction
18 "Suspicious Minds" Elvis Presley
19 "Proud Mary" Creedence Clearwater Revival
20 "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" Jr. Walker & The All Stars
21 "It's Your Thing" The Isley Brothers
22 "Sweet Caroline" Neil Diamond
23 "Jean" Oliver
24 "Bad Moon Rising" Creedence Clearwater Revival
25 "Get Back" The Beatles with Billy Preston
26 "In the Year 2525" Zager & Evans
27 "Spinning Wheel" Blood, Sweat & Tears
28 "Baby, I Love You" Andy Kim
29 "Going in Circles" The Friends of Distinction
30 "Hurt So Bad" The Lettermen
31 "Green River" Creedence Clearwater Revival
32 "My Cherie Amour" Stevie Wonder
33 "Easy to Be Hard" Three Dog Night
34 "Baby It's You" Smith
35 "In the Ghetto" Elvis Presley
36 "A Boy Named Sue" Johnny Cash
37 "Baby, Baby Don't Cry" The Miracles
38 "Only the Strong Survive" Jerry Butler
39 "Time of the Season" The Zombies
40 "Wedding Bell Blues" The 5th Dimension
41 "Little Woman" Bobby Sherman
42 "Love (Can Make You Happy)" Mercy
43 "Good Morning Starshine" Oliver
44 "These Eyes" The Guess Who
45 "You've Made Me So Very Happy" Blood, Sweat & Tears
46 "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" Jackie DeShannon
47 "Do Your Thing" The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
48 "I'd Wait A Million Years" The Grass Roots
49 "Touch Me" The Doors
50 "More Today Than Yesterday" Spiral Starecase
Top 50 Hits 1970
№ Title Artist(s)
1 "Bridge over Troubled Water" Simon & Garfunkel
2 "(They Long to Be) Close to You" The Carpenters
3 "American Woman" The Guess Who
4 "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" B.J. Thomas
5 "War" Edwin Starr
6 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Diana Ross
7 "I'll Be There" The Jackson 5
8 "Get Ready" Rare Earth
9 "Let It Be" The Beatles
10 "Band of Gold" Freda Payne
11 "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" Three Dog Night
12 "Everything Is Beautiful" Ray Stevens
13 "Make It with You" Bread
14 "Hitchin' a Ride" Vanity Fare
15 "ABC" The Jackson 5
16 "The Love You Save" The Jackson 5
17 "Cracklin' Rosie" Neil Diamond
18 "Candida" Dawn
19 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Sly & the Family Stone
20 "Spill the Wine" Eric Burdon & War
21 "O-o-h Child" Five Stairsteps
22 "Spirit in the Sky" Norman Greenbaum
23 "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" Melanie
24 "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" The Temptations
25 "Love on a Two-Way Street" The Moments
26 "Which Way You Goin' Billy?" The Poppy Family
27 "All Right Now" Free
28 "I Want You Back" The Jackson 5
29 "Julie (Do Ya Love Me)" Bobby Sherman
30 "Green-Eyed Lady" Sugarloaf
31 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" Stevie Wonder
32 "Ride Captain Ride" Blues Image
33 "Venus" Shocking Blue
34 "Instant Karma!" John Lennon
35 "Patches" Clarence Carter
36 "Lookin' out My Back Door" Creedence Clearwater Revival
37 "Rainy Night in Georgia" Brook Benton
38 "Something's Burning" Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
39 "Give Me Just a Little More Time" Chairmen of the Board
40 "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" Edison Lighthouse
41 "The Long and Winding Road" The Beatles
42 "Snowbird" Anne Murray
43 "Reflections of My Life" Marmalade
44 "Hey There Lonely Girl" Eddie Holman
45 "The Rapper" The Jaggerz
46 "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" The Hollies
47 "Tighter, Tighter" Alive N Kickin'
48 "Come and Get It" Badfinger
49 "Cecilia" Simon & Garfunkel
50 "Love Land" Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
№ Title Artist(s)
1 "Bridge over Troubled Water" Simon & Garfunkel
2 "(They Long to Be) Close to You" The Carpenters
3 "American Woman" The Guess Who
4 "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" B.J. Thomas
5 "War" Edwin Starr
6 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Diana Ross
7 "I'll Be There" The Jackson 5
8 "Get Ready" Rare Earth
9 "Let It Be" The Beatles
10 "Band of Gold" Freda Payne
11 "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" Three Dog Night
12 "Everything Is Beautiful" Ray Stevens
13 "Make It with You" Bread
14 "Hitchin' a Ride" Vanity Fare
15 "ABC" The Jackson 5
16 "The Love You Save" The Jackson 5
17 "Cracklin' Rosie" Neil Diamond
18 "Candida" Dawn
19 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Sly & the Family Stone
20 "Spill the Wine" Eric Burdon & War
21 "O-o-h Child" Five Stairsteps
22 "Spirit in the Sky" Norman Greenbaum
23 "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" Melanie
24 "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" The Temptations
25 "Love on a Two-Way Street" The Moments
26 "Which Way You Goin' Billy?" The Poppy Family
27 "All Right Now" Free
28 "I Want You Back" The Jackson 5
29 "Julie (Do Ya Love Me)" Bobby Sherman
30 "Green-Eyed Lady" Sugarloaf
31 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" Stevie Wonder
32 "Ride Captain Ride" Blues Image
33 "Venus" Shocking Blue
34 "Instant Karma!" John Lennon
35 "Patches" Clarence Carter
36 "Lookin' out My Back Door" Creedence Clearwater Revival
37 "Rainy Night in Georgia" Brook Benton
38 "Something's Burning" Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
39 "Give Me Just a Little More Time" Chairmen of the Board
40 "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" Edison Lighthouse
41 "The Long and Winding Road" The Beatles
42 "Snowbird" Anne Murray
43 "Reflections of My Life" Marmalade
44 "Hey There Lonely Girl" Eddie Holman
45 "The Rapper" The Jaggerz
46 "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" The Hollies
47 "Tighter, Tighter" Alive N Kickin'
48 "Come and Get It" Badfinger
49 "Cecilia" Simon & Garfunkel
50 "Love Land" Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
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Yep. They were the "house band" of the war as far as I am concerned.
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