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Post by Dawn on Aug 29, 2003 6:46:51 GMT -5
Let's take a look at another mid 60's chart. These were the top 10 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on August 29, 1964.
10. How Do You Do It? – Gerry & the Pacemakers
9. Bread and Butter – Newbeats
8. Walk-Don’t Run ’64 – Ventures
7. Because – Dave Clark Five
6. Under the Boardwalk – Drifters
5. C’mon and Swim – Bobby Freeman
4. A Hard Day’s Night – Beatles
3. Everybody Loves Somebody – Dean Martin
2. The House of the Rising Sun – Animals
1. Where Did Our Love Go - Supremes
Any thoughts or memories of these songs?
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Post by lora on Aug 29, 2003 8:24:58 GMT -5
I have few very comments today.
6. I really like this song, but...Bette Midler did in Beaches, so I guess you know which version I prefer.
4. This one's catchy, but it's not a favorite of mine.
3. Good ole Dino! This one's a classic.
1. My favorite Supremes song! I've always loved them. Nobody else has harmonies like that.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 29, 2003 9:21:31 GMT -5
I have few very comments today. 6. I really like this song, but...Bette Midler did in Beaches, so I guess you know which version I prefer. 4. This one's catchy, but it's not a favorite of mine. 3. Good ole Dino! This one's a classic. 1. My favorite Supremes song! I've always loved them. Nobody else has harmonies like that. Few very? Do you mean very few??  |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Aug 29, 2003 9:25:04 GMT -5
10. Good tune, even like the Beatles take on it.
9. Ok song.
8. Don't know this version.
7. Great ballad.
6. Nice song that I am tired of.
5. Typical oldie.
4. Never a fave, but hey, it's the Fab Four!
3. I guess it's ok, but not a big fan of non-rock stuff.
2. A classic.
1. Typical Supremes tune.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Aug 29, 2003 12:48:42 GMT -5
Hey Dawn! Summer 1964, and four British Invasion tunes, and a bunch from the USA.
10. How Do You Do It? -I first heard this about a year earlier. Some DJs were playing it a little in 1963, and it kinda died out real quickly. But I had liked the song, and was sorry it apparently didn't make it. So I was happy when I heard it again in the summer of '64. Despite (or maybe because of) it's simplicity it maade it into my all time top 250.
9. Bread and Butter - Overplayed in the day. I can handle listening to it now.
8. Walk-Don’t Run ’64 - Good, but not up to the original '61 version.
7. Because - I used to like this when it came out because it was a change of pace from the British Rock that the DC5 had been doing up to that point. However, then when Oldies Radio became big in the '80s, this was the ONLY DC5 song they'd play. I've gotten tired of it, and haven't recovered.
6. Under the Boardwalk - Here's a rare example of a song that is deliberately a followup song becoming as big or bigger than the song it followed. The first line of Under The Boardwalk presents it as a followup to Up on the Roof. These kind of followups generally go nowhere. But Under the Boardwalk has become a classic with as much recognition as Up On The Roof.
5. C’mon and Swim - Kind of a comeback for Bobby about 5 years after Do You Wanna Dance. One of the last of the dime-a-dozen dance crazes that followed The Twist in the early '60s.
4. A Hard Day’s Night - Title song from the Beatles first movie. The first wave of Beatles songs had finally faded, and people were ready for a new one, and jumped on this.
3. Everybody Loves Somebody - Dino sounded like he had a few before entering the recording studio. Today, it's his most remembered song.
2. The House of the Rising Sun - Love it, especially the organ.
1. Where Did Our Love Go - First of five #1 hits in a row. That would give them the Girl Group crown.
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Post by Ken on Aug 29, 2003 14:09:38 GMT -5
The summer of ' 64 - There are some fantastic tunes . 10.Great tune from Gerry . Like the Beatles version as well 9.I thought his voice was really annoying at first LOL ( I first heard this in the mid 70's) But the songs has grown on me over the years . I think their best song is Run Baby Run (Back into My Arms) which I have on 45. 8.Why did they choose to update it ? I like it though - I haven't heard it as much as the first version which I Love. 7.Among the DC5 's best this is so good! 6.Classic Drifters. 5.One of the many dances popular in the early 60's. decent tune. 4.A superb Beatles tune from beginning to end. The Film? A classic of course , I've lost count how many times I've watched it . 3.A great tune from Dean 2.Classic guitar riff and awesome keyboard playing from Alan Price . I'm a big fan of The Animals . A guy I went to high School with was a huge fan he would walk into math class singing Sky Pilot really loudly LOL! 1.Woo Hoo - always loved it  |
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Post by Railyn on Aug 29, 2003 17:41:06 GMT -5
Ok. I know most of these.
10) Not Familiar.
9) Not Familiar.
8) Didn't know there was more than one version. Kind of like KISS and Strutter '78?
7) I like this one.
6) Eh. Sorry Lora but I don't like Bette's version either.
5) I like to do the dance, but I don't think I know the song.
4) Not one of my faves, but tolerable.
3) Ew.
2) One of my dad's favorites.
1) It's not too bad.
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Post by 55dodger on Aug 30, 2003 2:59:00 GMT -5
Hi Dawn - Lot different styles again in an early 60s chart.
10. How Do You Do It? - Not a big Gerry & the Pacemakers fan, this song was ok.
9. Bread & Butter - Overplayed, not that good of a song.
8. Walk - Don't Run '64 - Good song, but not as good as the 1961 version.
7. Because - Classic DC5
6. Under the Boardwalk - Maybe their best song.
5. C'mon & Swim - No thanks
4. A Hard's Day Night - One of my favorites from the Beatles
3. Everybody Loves Somebody - A standard. One of my favorites from Dean
2. The House of the Rising Sun - Great song, probably my favorite by the Animals. Love the remake by Frijid Pink as well.
1. Where Did Our Love Go - 1st of what would become a long run of #1 songs.
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:46:54 GMT -5
I have few very comments today. 6. I really like this song, but...Bette Midler did in Beaches, so I guess you know which version I prefer. 4. This one's catchy, but it's not a favorite of mine. 3. Good ole Dino! This one's a classic. 1. My favorite Supremes song! I've always loved them. Nobody else has harmonies like that. I’ve never seen the movie Beaches, but I’ve heard good things about it. The Supremes did have some great harmonies, especially on their earlier work. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:48:47 GMT -5
10. Good tune, even like the Beatles take on it. 9. Ok song. 8. Don't know this version. 7. Great ballad. 6. Nice song that I am tired of. 5. Typical oldie. 4. Never a fave, but hey, it's the Fab Four! 3. I guess it's ok, but not a big fan of non-rock stuff. 2. A classic. 1. Typical Supremes tune. It’s interesting to speculate on what might have happened had the Beatles first released ‘How Do You Do It’ as George Martin wanted them to. It’s a good song, and would have worked well for them, I think, although ‘Please Please Me’ is probably the stronger of the two songs. ‘Because’ is one of my favorite Dave Clark songs. It’s a little different from their usual style, but they did a great job with it. I love the organ in ‘The House of the Rising Sun’. Definitely one of their best! |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:50:43 GMT -5
Hey Dawn! Summer 1964, and four British Invasion tunes, and a bunch from the USA. 10. How Do You Do It? -I first heard this about a year earlier. Some DJs were playing it a little in 1963, and it kinda died out real quickly. But I had liked the song, and was sorry it apparently didn't make it. So I was happy when I heard it again in the summer of '64. Despite (or maybe because of) it's simplicity it maade it into my all time top 250. 9. Bread and Butter - Overplayed in the day. I can handle listening to it now. 8. Walk-Don’t Run ’64 - Good, but not up to the original '61 version. 7. Because - I used to like this when it came out because it was a change of pace from the British Rock that the DC5 had been doing up to that point. However, then when Oldies Radio became big in the '80s, this was the ONLY DC5 song they'd play. I've gotten tired of it, and haven't recovered. 6. Under the Boardwalk - Here's a rare example of a song that is deliberately a followup song becoming as big or bigger than the song it followed. The first line of Under The Boardwalk presents it as a followup to Up on the Roof. These kind of followups generally go nowhere. But Under the Boardwalk has become a classic with as much recognition as Up On The Roof. 5. C’mon and Swim - Kind of a comeback for Bobby about 5 years after Do You Wanna Dance. One of the last of the dime-a-dozen dance crazes that followed The Twist in the early '60s. 4. A Hard Day’s Night - Title song from the Beatles first movie. The first wave of Beatles songs had finally faded, and people were ready for a new one, and jumped on this. 3. Everybody Loves Somebody - Dino sounded like he had a few before entering the recording studio. Today, it's his most remembered song. 2. The House of the Rising Sun - Love it, especially the organ. 1. Where Did Our Love Go - First of five #1 hits in a row. That would give them the Girl Group crown. Hey H2! That’s interesting about ‘How Do You Do It’ being first released in 1963. I think the “Mersey sound” was pretty slow to catch on here at first, and didn’t really take off until the Beatles became popular. Very catchy song, with a good arrangement. I’m with you about the remake of ‘Walk - Don’t Run’. This version is good, but there’s something to be said for the original. You’re right about the deliberate follow-ups. Most of them do sound a little “forced”, and as you say, generally aren’t very successful. But this one is definitely a classic! |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:54:37 GMT -5
The summer of ' 64 - There are some fantastic tunes . 10.Great tune from Gerry . Like the Beatles version as well 9.I thought his voice was really annoying at first LOL ( I first heard this in the mid 70's) But the songs has grown on me over the years . I think their best song is Run Baby Run (Back into My Arms) which I have on 45. 8.Why did they choose to update it ? I like it though - I haven't heard it as much as the first version which I Love. 7.Among the DC5 's best this is so good! 6.Classic Drifters. 5.One of the many dances popular in the early 60's. decent tune. 4.A superb Beatles tune from beginning to end. The Film? A classic of course , I've lost count how many times I've watched it . 3.A great tune from Dean 2.Classic guitar riff and awesome keyboard playing from Alan Price . I'm a big fan of The Animals . A guy I went to high School with was a huge fan he would walk into math class singing Sky Pilot really loudly LOL! 1.Woo Hoo - always loved it LOL about the Newbeats! His voice used to annoy me also – I thought it was kinda screechy. The song itself is pretty catchy, though. I haven’t heard ‘Run Baby Run’ yet, but I’ll have to check it out sometime! ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ – Oh, you and me both, Ken. I’ve seen that movie so many times that I’ve just about memorized all the lines! I love the part near the beginning, where they’re on the train with the grumpy commuter with the newspaper. “And don’t take that tone with me, young man. I fought the war for your sort!” “I’ll bet you’re sorry you won!” That cracks me up every time!  I also love the parts where Paul’s grandfather comes up through the opening in the stage floor during the performances! ;D LOL about that guy singing ‘Sky Pilot’! I really love the Animals’ work also. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:55:50 GMT -5
Ok. I know most of these. 10) Not Familiar. 9) Not Familiar. 8) Didn't know there was more than one version. Kind of like KISS and Strutter '78? 7) I like this one. 6) Eh. Sorry Lora but I don't like Bette's version either. 5) I like to do the dance, but I don't think I know the song. 4) Not one of my faves, but tolerable. 3) Ew. 2) One of my dad's favorites. 1) It's not too bad. Yes, there are two versions of ‘Walk – Don’t Run’ – they’re pretty similar, but the instrumentation is a little different on the second one. The first one is the most popular, and the better of the two, I think. ‘C’mon and Swim’ is a great dance song. I didn’t hear it until a few years ago, but I liked it right away. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 31, 2003 15:56:58 GMT -5
Hi Dawn - Lot different styles again in an early 60s chart. 10. How Do You Do It? - Not a big Gerry & the Pacemakers fan, this song was ok. 9. Bread & Butter - Overplayed, not that good of a song. 8. Walk - Don't Run '64 - Good song, but not as good as the 1961 version. 7. Because - Classic DC5 6. Under the Boardwalk - Maybe their best song. 5. C'mon & Swim - No thanks 4. A Hard's Day Night - One of my favorites from the Beatles 3. Everybody Loves Somebody - A standard. One of my favorites from Dean 2. The House of the Rising Sun - Great song, probably my favorite by the Animals. Love the remake by Frijid Pink as well. 1. Where Did Our Love Go - 1st of what would become a long run of #1 songs. Hi dodger! ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ is one of my favorite early Beatles songs. I’ve always thought that song was a kind of turning point for them – it has a more complex instrumental arrangement than many of their earlier hits, and a little more of an “edge”. The Frijid Pink remake of ‘The House of the Rising Sun’ is pretty good, I agree, although I rarely hear it on the radio. Very psychedelic! |
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