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

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[be-baw]

Cathy’s Clown
I’m Sorry
Crying
Runaway
Johnny Angel
Surfin USA
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Oh, Pretty Woman
Help!
Downtown
Cherish
Reach Out, I’ll be There
I’m a Believer
(Sitting on) The Dock of the Bay
People Got to be Free
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In

[So Cal Rocket]

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith

6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee

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

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

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

[T. P. Pole]

“Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
“You Were on My Mind” We Five
“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
“I Get Around” The Beach Boys
“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
“Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
“(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
“Light My Fire” The Doors
“I’m a Believer” The Monkees
“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
“Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[mistfree]

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

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

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

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

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

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

[FrdmLvr]

1 - 1960 “Theme from a Summer Place” Percy Faith
4 - 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
4 - 1961 “Cryin” Roy Orbison
5 - 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
6 - 1961 “Johnny Angel” Shelly Fabares
1 - 1963 “Surfin USA” Beach Boys
1 - 1964 “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 - 1964 “I Get Around” Beach Boys
5 - 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling” Righteous Brothers
6 - 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
3 - 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” Righteous Brothers
6 - 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 - 1967 “Windy” The Association
6 - 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
5 - 1968 “People Got to be Free” The Rascals
2 - 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” 5th Dimension

[Fast Moving Angel]

Some of these were tough choices!!

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
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
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
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

[Fiji Hill]

My choices are in bold type.

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 1966 “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

[Dr.Deth]

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
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
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles
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

[Gil4]

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

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

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles

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

[jocon307]

here are my choices for this round:

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

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 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone

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

Thanks, this is fun!

[pookie18]

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
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
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 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[NTHockey]

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers

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

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

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

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

[DennisR]

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith

6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five

4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis

5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton

2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares

1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons

1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

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

7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops

5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees
4 1967 “Windy” The Association

6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding

5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[castlebrew]

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

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

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

(tie):
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

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

[the OlLine Rebel]

Hi - how are you voting? Is it the one on top of each pair?

[the OlLine Rebel]

Hi - did you just not vote (refrain) in the 1st 4 pairs?

[untenured]

Sorry, some of the songs I don’t even know, especially the earlier ones. But I vote for the following that I do know:

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles

“Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

“Help!” The Beatles

“Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas (very tough!)

“Cherish” The Association

“Light My Fire” The Doors

“Windy” The Association

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

“People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

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

[WXRGina]

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

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

5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

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

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

[OrangeHoof]

My choices. I’m starting to eliminate songs I really like which only makes me bristle at the ones I don’t think belong.

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

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

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

[CARTOUCHE]

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

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

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 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone