The Year in Music 1963 – 1988

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Category Archives: 1968 May singles

  • Chart Position: 1 #10 bestseller for 1968 #265 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 500 greatest songs Written by Archie Bell and Billy [...]

    Tighten Up – Archie Bell and the Drells

    May 21, 2022
  • Chart Position: 23 Written by Curtis Ousley (King Curtis) and Luther Dixon Guitar: Willie Mitchell Recorded in Memphis TN Originally recorded by [...]

    Soul Serenade – Willie Mitchell

    May 21, 2022
  • Chart Position: NR Written by Guy Marks This song parodies big band music much like the New Vaudeville Band’s #1 hit ‘Winchester [...]

    Loving You Has Made Me Bananas – Guy Marks

    May 21, 2022
  • Chart Position: 25 Originally recorded by Gosdin Brothers (1967) Written by Buddy Mize and Ira Allen Produced by John Richbourg Recorded in [...]

    (You Keep Me) Hangin’ On – Joe Simon

    May 21, 2022
  • Chart Position: 15 Originally recorded by P.J. Proby (1967) Written by Barry Mason and Les Reed Backing vocals: Elton John Recorded in London [...]

    Delilah – Tom Jones

    February 19, 2022
  • Chart Position: NR Written by Arlester ‘Dyke’ Christian Lead vocals: Arlester ‘Dyke’ Christian Guitar: Alvin Jacobs [...]

    Funky Walk (East) – Dyke and the Blazers

    February 19, 2022
  • Chart Position: 16 This is the ‘b’ side of “(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone” (1968) Written by Carolyn [...]

    Ain’t No Way – Aretha Franklin

    February 19, 2022
  • Chart Position: NR Written and produced by Bobby Miller Lead vocals: Marvin Junior Backing vocals: Verne Allison, Michael McGill and Chuck Barksdale

    Wear It On Our Face – Dells

    February 19, 2022
  • Chart Position: 3 #35 bestseller for 1968 Written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati Lead vocals: Felix Cavaliere Guitar: Gene Cornish Backing [...]

    A Beautiful Morning – Rascals

    October 22, 2021
  • Chart Position: 33 Originally recorded by Bobby Vee (1961) Written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin Also recorded by Dion (1961), Bobby Stevens [...]

    Take Good Care of My Baby – Bobby Vinton

    October 21, 2021

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