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Post by Dawn on Jul 3, 2003 7:21:41 GMT -5
These were the songs that occupied the top 10 places on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on July 3, 1971.
10. It Don’t Come Easy – Ringo Starr
9. When You’re Hot, You’re Hot – Jerry Reed
8. You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor
7. Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
6. Want Ads – Honey Cone
5. Don’t Pull Your Love – Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
4. Rainy Days and Mondays – Carpenters
3. Treat Her Like a Lady – Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
2. Indian Reservation – Raiders
1. It’s Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King
Any thoughts or memories of these songs?
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jul 3, 2003 8:03:30 GMT -5
Hey Dawn!
Several really good songs on this chart, and none that I really don't like.
It Don't Come Easy -I like nearly all of Ringo's solo hits, and this is my fave. I like the lyrics, like the melody, and like the way it's orchestrated.
When You're Hot You're Hot - One of the many southern-based story "talk" songs. (I refuse to call these classics "raps") In the same vein as some Charlie Daniels songs, and Hot Rod Lincoln. This one is just plain fun.
You've Got a Friend - I always liked James' version best. His voice is well suited to the message of the song. In my all time top 250.
Brown Sugar - One of the classics of the Stones' early-middle period (along with Jumpin Jack Flash and Honky Tonk Women), and one of my favorite Stones songs. Makes me want to sing along.
Want Ads - My least favorite today, but it's not bad.
Don't Pull Your Love - Good song. To me it seemed to come out of left field. Not standard fare for '71.
Rainy Days and Mondays - One of my Faves by the Carpenters. Karen's voice really sets the mood for the song. Unfortunately, she got depressed about more than just rainy days and Mondays.
Treat Her Like A Lady - Don't like this quite as much as Too Late to Turn Back Now, but a good song nonetheless.
Indian Reservation - I've often wondered if in this Cherokee lament, the group wound up stereotyping Native American music too much. I do like the organ at the end.
It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move - Carole at her peak. Not only a great double sided hit, but two tracks from her record-setting album, Tapestry.
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Post by m c dornan on Jul 3, 2003 12:07:18 GMT -5
Ehhh, a so-so week. I really like "Indian Reservation" and "Brown Sugar". And more or less like "Want Ads". The rest, no.
"Indian Reservation" has a grim dramatic feel to it that really suits the message of the song.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jul 3, 2003 13:37:30 GMT -5
Man rock and roll was ON at this point in time! The only song I don't know is number 9.
Although I am a little burnt on Ringo & the Stones tunes here, they are both classics and wouldn't mind hearing them at a party.
Don't Pull Your Love is so Elvis influenced! Like it, but like Fallin' in Love better. The oldies station plays Don't Pull too much around here.
LOVE Treat Her Like a Lady! Great tune!
Indian Reservation is a classic, I bought the 45 reissue. Now I have it on the Raiders 2 disc collection.
Rainy Days & Monday is beautiful.
Want Ads is even a good tune.
What a week for Carole King! JT's take on You've Got a Friend, PLUS the number one slot with one of the best A/B sides of all time!
Great chart!
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Post by Ken on Jul 3, 2003 13:46:10 GMT -5
Great list !! I have all of these(except for #4) on either 45 or CD and in some cases both !  10. Awesome track - Remember hearing it in the house all the time . Great saxaphones , love George's solo . Pete Ham and Tommy Evans from Badfinger helped out on background vocals , that 's Tommy singing the really high harmony part 9. A fun song 8.James did such a wonderful job with it. 7. One of my all time faves from the guys - Love it 6. They were really good! I enjoy all their songs. Another great tune. 5.This one also takes me right back!! Love singing along with it. 4. Heard The Carpenters quite often as a kid . A nice tune. 3 . I don't think I heard this back in the 70's . But I do recall hearing both this and Too Late quite often in the mid 90's. 2.Oh Yeah! Love that that Hammond Organ - great drum fills too. Heard this lots growing up! 1. Carol King , Tapestry what a classic - such a great collection of tunes. Kind of funny to see both her and James in the charts at the same time |
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Post by 55dodger on Jul 4, 2003 1:21:05 GMT -5
Hi Dawn. Another chart highlighting the strength of summer charts. Every song here is a winner.
It Don't Come Easy - Ringo was sometimes neglected as a singer with the Beatles, but his talents really came through as a solo artist and this was a great debut effort.
When You're Hot, You're Hot - 2nd of two novelty songs by Jerry in 1971. The two songs kind of hide the fact he is a great guitar player.
You've Got a Friend - Probably my #2 song by James
Brown Sugar - Stones still cranking them out.
Want Ads - Another good debut effort.
Don't Pull Your Love - Really good song. Took them 4 years to get back to the top 40.
Rainy Days & Mondays - Another timeless classic from Karen & Richard.
Treat Her Like a Lady - Not as good as their follow-up hit, but a good song (and another debut effort)
Indian Reservation - My favorite version of this song and probably my favorite song by the Raiders
It's Too Late - A Classic from a Legend. A great song from a must have album.
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Post by kathyb on Jul 4, 2003 1:28:30 GMT -5
I love this list!  It Don't Come Easy--Good song from Ringo. When You're Hot You're Hot--And when you're not you're not. Cute song. Jerry Reed, where are you these days? You've Got a Friend--My all time favorite song. James does a great job with it. Brown Sugar--Never much of a Stones fan, but I can tolerate this song. Want Ads--Haven't heard this one for years. Always liked it though. Clever lyrics. Don't Pull Your Love--Good tune for these guys. Used to play the 45 all the time. Rainy Days and Mondays--Sad song. Karen's voice fits it well. Love the Carpenters. Treat Her Like a Lady--Absolutely love this one. Really like the lead singer's voice. Indian Reservation--Lotsa memories of playing this 45 all the time too. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move--Love Carole King. Love these songs. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:06:21 GMT -5
Hey Dawn! Several really good songs on this chart, and none that I really don't like. It Don't Come Easy -I like nearly all of Ringo's solo hits, and this is my fave. I like the lyrics, like the melody, and like the way it's orchestrated. When You're Hot You're Hot - One of the many southern-based story "talk" songs. (I refuse to call these classics "raps") In the same vein as some Charlie Daniels songs, and Hot Rod Lincoln. This one is just plain fun. You've Got a Friend - I always liked James' version best. His voice is well suited to the message of the song. In my all time top 250. Brown Sugar - One of the classics of the Stones' early-middle period (along with Jumpin Jack Flash and Honky Tonk Women), and one of my favorite Stones songs. Makes me want to sing along. Want Ads - My least favorite today, but it's not bad. Don't Pull Your Love - Good song. To me it seemed to come out of left field. Not standard fare for '71. Rainy Days and Mondays - One of my Faves by the Carpenters. Karen's voice really sets the mood for the song. Unfortunately, she got depressed about more than just rainy days and Mondays. Treat Her Like A Lady - Don't like this quite as much as Too Late to Turn Back Now, but a good song nonetheless. Indian Reservation - I've often wondered if in this Cherokee lament, the group wound up stereotyping Native American music too much. I do like the organ at the end. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move - Carole at her peak. Not only a great double sided hit, but two tracks from her record-setting album, Tapestry. Hey H2! I think Ringo did an excellent job with 'It Don't Come Easy'. It's always been one of my favorites of his, along with 'Oh My My'. 'When You're Hot, You're Hot' is one of the first songs I can remember hearing on the radio. I remember it used to get a lot of airplay on both country and pop stations. You're absolutely right about 'Rainy Days and Mondays'. Even though Karen was only 21 when this song was released, you can hear a lifetime's worth of angst in her voice. She was a tremendous talent, and it saddens me to think that her short time on earth was filled with so much pain. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:11:38 GMT -5
Ehhh, a so-so week. I really like "Indian Reservation" and "Brown Sugar". And more or less like "Want Ads". The rest, no. "Indian Reservation" has a grim dramatic feel to it that really suits the message of the song. I agree about 'Indian Reservation'. It does have kind of a dark undercurrent to it, especially at the end. I'd like to hear Don Fardon's original version - it would be interesting to compare the two. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:17:17 GMT -5
Man rock and roll was ON at this point in time! The only song I don't know is number 9. Although I am a little burnt on Ringo & the Stones tunes here, they are both classics and wouldn't mind hearing them at a party. Don't Pull Your Love is so Elvis influenced! Like it, but like Fallin' in Love better. The oldies station plays Don't Pull too much around here. LOVE Treat Her Like a Lady! Great tune! Indian Reservation is a classic, I bought the 45 reissue. Now I have it on the Raiders 2 disc collection. Rainy Days & Monday is beautiful. Want Ads is even a good tune. What a week for Carole King! JT's take on You've Got a Friend, PLUS the number one slot with one of the best A/B sides of all time! Great chart! I couldn't agree with you more about 'Don't Pull Your Love' sounding like Elvis - I've always thought the same thing! I have to wonder if it was intentional, because the vocal style on 'Fallin' in Love' is very different. Like you, I hear 'Don't Pull' quite a bit on the oldies stations. This was definitely a successful time for Carole! I believe she won 4 Grammy awards that year, all of them well deserved. I like both her and James' versions of 'You've Got a Friend'. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:24:21 GMT -5
Great list !! I have all of these(except for #4) on either 45 or CD and in some cases both ! 10. Awesome track - Remember hearing it in the house all the time . Great saxaphones , love George's solo . Pete Ham and Tommy Evans from Badfinger helped out on background vocals , that 's Tommy singing the really high harmony part 9. A fun song 8.James did such a wonderful job with it. 7. One of my all time faves from the guys - Love it 6. They were really good! I enjoy all their songs. Another great tune. 5.This one also takes me right back!! Love singing along with it. 4. Heard The Carpenters quite often as a kid . A nice tune. 3 . I don't think I heard this back in the 70's . But I do recall hearing both this and Too Late quite often in the mid 90's. 2.Oh Yeah! Love that that Hammond Organ - great drum fills too. Heard this lots growing up! 1. Carol King , Tapestry what a classic - such a great collection of tunes. Kind of funny to see both her and James in the charts at the same time I didn't know that Pete and Tommy had joined in on 'It Don't Come Easy' - that's great! This was such a winning debut single for Ringo - everything seemed to come together so well on it. I don't remember hearing 'Treat Her Like a Lady' in the 70's either - I think the first time I heard it was in 1989 or 1990. Both of those songs are really good, and they both get pretty regular airplay on the oldies stations where I live. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:31:47 GMT -5
Hi Dawn. Another chart highlighting the strength of summer charts. Every song here is a winner. It Don't Come Easy - Ringo was sometimes neglected as a singer with the Beatles, but his talents really came through as a solo artist and this was a great debut effort. When You're Hot, You're Hot - 2nd of two novelty songs by Jerry in 1971. The two songs kind of hide the fact he is a great guitar player. You've Got a Friend - Probably my #2 song by James Brown Sugar - Stones still cranking them out. Want Ads - Another good debut effort. Don't Pull Your Love - Really good song. Took them 4 years to get back to the top 40. Rainy Days & Mondays - Another timeless classic from Karen & Richard. Treat Her Like a Lady - Not as good as their follow-up hit, but a good song (and another debut effort) Indian Reservation - My favorite version of this song and probably my favorite song by the Raiders It's Too Late - A Classic from a Legend. A great song from a must have album. Hi dodger! You are absolutely right about the summer charts being exceptionally strong! You make a good point about Ringo's vocal talent being neglected while he was with the Beatles. While he doesn't have quite the range of the other three, he still does an excellent job on songs suited to his vocal range and style. That is so true about Carole. Tapestry is definitely one of the finest albums of the rock era. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 4, 2003 14:44:48 GMT -5
I love this list! It Don't Come Easy--Good song from Ringo. When You're Hot You're Hot--And when you're not you're not. Cute song. Jerry Reed, where are you these days? You've Got a Friend--My all time favorite song. James does a great job with it. Brown Sugar--Never much of a Stones fan, but I can tolerate this song. Want Ads--Haven't heard this one for years. Always liked it though. Clever lyrics. Don't Pull Your Love--Good tune for these guys. Used to play the 45 all the time. Rainy Days and Mondays--Sad song. Karen's voice fits it well. Love the Carpenters. Treat Her Like a Lady--Absolutely love this one. Really like the lead singer's voice. Indian Reservation--Lotsa memories of playing this 45 all the time too. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move--Love Carole King. Love these songs. I remember my friends and I used to sing 'When You're Hot, You're Hot' in grade school! I looked up some websites with information about Jerry, and he was still touring as of last year. He recorded a lot of great songs. 'You've Got a Friend' is truly a classic. Wonderful lyrics! 'It's Too Late' and 'I Feel the Earth Move' are two of Carole's best. I especially love her keyboard work. |
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Post by Railyn on Jul 4, 2003 22:26:18 GMT -5
For the most part a good list. A little over 2 years before my time. My dad would have recently come back from VietNam.
10) A great song. Love it.
9) Not bad. A little hokey, but tolerable.
8) I don't like James Taylor. This is no exception.
7) Not the Stones best, but a good song.
6) Not a fan of this one.
5) It's a pretty good song.
4) I'm not a big fan of the Carpenters, but this one is tolerable.
3) Has a funky beat.
2) Not bad, but depressing (as it's meant to be)
1) I like both of these - I didn't know that they were released in medly form? (or did both sides chart?)
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Post by Dawn on Jul 6, 2003 7:42:55 GMT -5
For the most part a good list. A little over 2 years before my time. My dad would have recently come back from VietNam. 10) A great song. Love it. 9) Not bad. A little hokey, but tolerable. 8) I don't like James Taylor. This is no exception. 7) Not the Stones best, but a good song. 6) Not a fan of this one. 5) It's a pretty good song. 4) I'm not a big fan of the Carpenters, but this one is tolerable. 3) Has a funky beat. 2) Not bad, but depressing (as it's meant to be) 1) I like both of these - I didn't know that they were released in medly form? (or did both sides chart?) 'It's Too Late' and 'I Feel the Earth Move' was a double-sided single. Both songs charted separately, although for ranking purposes they were treated as one single. That was actually a pretty common occurrence in the early-to-mid 70's - George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord/Isn't It a Pity' is another example. If I'm not mistaken, sometime in the mid 70's they went to treating each side of a single as a completely separate entity, with different rankings. |
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