Top 25 Songs of the 1960s The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself 1. Hey Jude – The Beatles 2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith 3. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
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The Number One Hits Of 1968:December 30, 1967 – January 19, 1968:The Beatles – Hello, GoodbyeJanuary 20, 1968 – February 2, 1968:John Fred & His Playboy Band – Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)February 3, 1968 – February 9, 1968:The Lemon Pipers – Green TambourineFebruary 10, 1968 – March 15, 1968:Paul Mauriat – Love Is BlueMarch… Read More
1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1968World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during the garbage workers strike, and Robert Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign.The Top Song was Hey Jude by The BeatlesInfluential Songs include Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride by… Read More
1968 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding2. Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone3. Mony Mony – Tommy James & the Shondells4. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye5. Hey Jude – The Beatles6. Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf7. La… Read More
How a submarine sailor ended up on a patrol boat in VietnamDuring my tour on the USS Piper, the war in Vietnam escalated and became evening news. My next duty station was the USS Croaker, another GUPPY conversion. GUPPY stands for Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program and was initiated by the United States Navy after… Read More
1968 Oscars 40th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 10, 1968Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1967Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsIn the Heat of the Night Stands Out: The film grabbed five Oscars, including Best Picture. Sidney Poitier’s performance was highly praised, though he didn’t win an award that evening.Katharine Hepburn’s Historic… Read More
What Happened In 1968?68 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1968 History(answers)1. Rocker Jimi Hendrix only had one Top 40 Hit. Name it.2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1968?3. In 1968, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?4. The 1968 biographical musical comedy-drama film Funny Girl was about what actress?5.… Read More
Top 100 Oldies 1964-ish through 1968-ish1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond2. Respect – Aretha Franklin3. I’m a Believer – The Monkees4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell5. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) – Four Tops6. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys7. My Girl – Temptations8. Ain’t Too Proud… Read More
1968 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 29, 1968Televised: “Best On Record” May 8, 1968Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New YorkEligibility Year: November 2, 1966 – November 1, 1967Musical Highlights and AchievementsSgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Dominates: The Beatles’ groundbreaking album won four Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Album.Hello,… Read More
1968’s Biggest Artists and SongsBobbie Gentry (Best New Artist 1967 Grammy Winner and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, presented in 1968)The big song by Bobbie was “Ode To Billie Joe”, about the build-up to and suicide of Billie Joe. What did Billie Joe and his girlfriend throw off the Tallahatchie Bridge, and why did Billie… Read More