[Steely Tom]

I remember that song, and I liked it as a child. I didn't know that it was "Eurovision," and therefore I was supposed to not like it.

1968 was also the year Classical Gas went to #1 in the United States. It was written by Mason Williams, who was (at that time) head writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Very talented guy.

Also that year, 1968, MacArthur Park went to #1. Perhaps Jimmy Webb's magnum opus.

A remarkable year for music, and to be young. That year would end with the Book of Genesis coming to us from lunar orbit.

[Hot Tabasco]

Also that year, 1968, MacArthur Park went to #1.

I don't know why, the lyrics never made a bit of sense to me......

MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark

All the sweet, green icing flowing down

Someone left the cake out in the rain

I don't think that I can take it

'Cause it took so long to bake it

And I'll never have that recipe again

Oh, no

[telescope115]

What a great time for music it was. That music crossed age barriers. It was decent,, with great melodies.