Posted on 01/27/2020 4:35:13 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel
ROUND 3 OF THE '60S TOURNAMENT OF CHART-TOPPERS COMMENCES!
Votes due: Sunday, Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm Eastern. (SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!)
32 songs, 16 pairs, 16 winners! Vote for your favorite in each pair shown.
No reply, no vote. (You may abstain from any pairs but please don't overdo it! No onesies, please.)
Any ties will be broken with a run-off which will end the following Monday.
Format: Billboard rank/seed - year - song title - act
TOURNAMENT OF CHART-TOPPERS 1960S PING LIST
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VOTE 1 FOR EACH PAIR (16 PAIRS) - see start of thread.
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
Thanks for the effort!
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee 4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis 4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon 4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares 2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys 4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton 1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys 4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles 5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark 7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association 3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops 6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1967 “Windy” The Association 5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream 4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals 5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone 2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
Some of these were pretty difficult choices.
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
->2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
- >1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
- >5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
-> 4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
-> 5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
-> 6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
-> 2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
-> 6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
-> 4 1967 “Windy” The Association
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
-> 4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
-> 5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
-> 7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love”
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
Although Downtown and Petula are awesome
Monday Monday is the nazz
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
Cathy’s Clown
I’m Sorry
Cryin
Runaway
Johnny Angel
He’s so fine
Blue Velvet
Oh Pretty woman
You’ve lost that Lovin feeling
Downtown
You’re my soul and inspiration
Reach out I’ll be there
Windy
Sittin on the dock of the bay
Everyday people
Hot fun in the summertime
VOTE 1 FOR EACH PAIR (16 PAIRS) - see start of thread.
1 1960 "Theme from A Summer Place" Percy Faith
3 1960 "Cathy's Clown" The Everly Brothers
6 1960 "I'm Sorry" Brenda Lee
4 1965 "You Were on My Mind" We Five
1 1961 "Tossin' and Turnin'" Bobby Lewis
4 1961 "Crying" Roy Orbison
5 1961 "Runaway" Del Shannon
4 1962 "Roses Are Red (My Love)" Bobby Vinton
6 1962 "Johnny Angel" Shelley Fabares
2 1962 "I Can't Stop Loving You" Ray Charles
1 1963 "Surfin' U.S.A." The Beach Boys
4 1963 "He's So Fine" The Chiffons
5 1963 "Blue Velvet" Bobby Vinton
1 1964 "I Want to Hold Your Hand" The Beatles
5 1964 "I Get Around" The Beach Boys
4 1964 "Oh, Pretty Woman" Roy Orbison
7 1965 "Help!" The Beatles
5 1965 "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 "Downtown" Petula Clark
7 1966 "Monday, Monday" The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 "Cherish" The Association
3 1966 "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 "Reach Out I'll Be There" Four Tops
6 1967 "Light My Fire" The Doors
4 1967 "Windy" The Association
5 1967 "I'm a Believer" The Monkees
6 1968 "Sunshine of Your Love" Cream
4 1968 "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" Otis Redding
5 1968 "People Got to Be Free" The Rascals
5 1969 "Everyday People" Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" The 5th Dimension
Cathy’s Clown
You Were on my Mind
Crying
Runaway
I can’t Stop Loving You
Surfin’ USA
Blue Velvet
Oh, Pretty Woman
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling
Monday, Monday
( You’re My) Soul and My Inspiration
Light My Fire
I’m a Believer
Sunshine of Your Love
Everyday People
Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine In
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
Wow — this was really tough! Thought that would come later LOL!
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
Two guys with girl problems. Roy has more pain.
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
David Lynch...
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
I didn't vote for either in the last round, picked the one I dislike least...
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
This pairing is not fair. Gotta go with the guitar intro from Cream. But I won't be disappointed if Otis wins.
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
Down with the age of Aquarius!!!
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
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