(VANITY) TOURNAMENT OF CHART-TOPPERS ('60S) ROUND 3

me | 1/27/20 | me

[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

[bagster]

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

[bagster]

Haha, Cboldt. You were opposite of me almost down the line.

We may have different taste in music.

[bagster]

Monday Monday is the nazz.

Monday Monday is the ghey.

Just like every Mamas and Papas song. Ever.

[bagster]

I see WAY too many votes for Aquaius.

Damn hippies.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

“Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers

I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee

“Crying” Roy Orbison

Runaway” Del Shannon

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles

“Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys

I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles

“Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers

“Downtown” Petula Clark

Cherish” The Association

Light My Fire” The Doors

Windy” The Association

Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding

Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone

Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[upchuck]

Oops! Sorry, thanks for noticing. Here ya go:

-> 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

[papineau]

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
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
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
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

[kosciusko51]

+1

[Grammy]

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

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

4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops

4 1967 “Windy” The Association

4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding

5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[John Milner]

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

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

[Roccus]

1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
>>>>>>>>>>>No vote<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>No vote<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[Phil DiBasquette]

I know! Michelle Phillips is dykey!
Theme From A Summer Place is
the same chords as Rumble!

/s

[OrioleFan]

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
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
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
4 1967 “Windy” The Association
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[rocksblues]

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers

6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee

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

1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles

4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles

7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops

4 1967 “Windy” The Association

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

[Bookwoman]

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

6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares

1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys

5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

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

2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[fieldmarshaldj]

-—>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

[fieldmarshaldj]

The Fifth Dimension just knocked that one clean out the park, hippie anthem or not.

[octex]

Thanks for all your effort in doing this.

My choices for each year will just use the number used in the round 3 listing.

‘60—1 Summer Place
‘61—4 Crying
‘62—2 Can’t Stop
‘63—5 Blue Velvet
‘64—4 Pretty Woman
‘65—5 Lovin’ Feeling
‘66—3 Soul and Inspiration
‘67—6 Light My Fire
‘68—4 Dock of the Bay
‘69—2 Aquarius

[ConservativeStatement]

VOTE 1 FOR EACH PAIR (16 PAIRS)

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

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

7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

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

2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[Tax-chick]

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

1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys

1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

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