(VANITY) TOURNAMENT OF CHART-TOPPERS ('60S) - ROUND 2

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[the OlLine Rebel]

ROUND 2 of the greatest hits of the '60s begins!

Due date: Sunday, Jan 26 @6:00 pm (Eastern)

This Round takes the top 6 songs of each year of the '60s per BILLBOARD, and pairs them in play-off brackets, along with the best 4 #7s as voted in Round 1 (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3807574/posts)

[rocksblues]

7 1960 “It’s Now or Never” Elvis Presley

5 1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning

2 1960 “He’ll Have to Go” Jim Reeves

4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five

6 1961 “My True Story” The Jive Five

4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline

3 1962 “Mashed Potato Time” Dee Dee Sharp

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

3 1963 “Rhythm of the Rain” The Cascades

2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis

6 1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones

2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops

1 1966 “Ballad of the Green Berets” SSgt. Barry Sadler

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association

5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

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

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

4 1967 “Windy” The Association

2 1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops

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

6 1969 “Dizzy” Tommy Roe

[Cvengr]

I believe it went to #2 on 3 different years.

[Roccus]

Gotta say, some of those pairings made for tough choices.

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1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
5 1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
6 1961 “My True Story” The Jive Five
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
1 1962 “Stranger on the Shore” Acker Bilk
2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
3 1963 “Rhythm of the Rain” The Cascades
2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis
6 1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians
4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Top
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
3 1967 “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobbie Gentry
2 1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat
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

[NobleFree]

7 1960 “It’s Now or Never” Elvis Presley

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers

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

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

2 1964 “She Loves You” The Beatles

4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones

2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops

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

6 1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees

5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

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

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

2 1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops

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

3 1969 “I Can’t Get Next to You” The Temptations

1 1969 “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies

[the OlLine Rebel]

Apparently #2 in its release year and lower on 2 totally different years.

But it was #14 for the whole of 1963.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Well first I’d have to do the ‘90s...

And for each of those decades, I’d rather do country specifically!

[the OlLine Rebel]

I didn’t mention the extra difficulty that play-offs are based on 8 items of the same category, whereas at best here we have 6 for a year. Very difficult to put them into brackets.

[the OlLine Rebel]

And actually if you look better, there is a pairing 3 years separated. All because of which #7 songs were retained.

[bagster]

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
7 1960 “It’s Now or Never” Elvis Presley

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers
5 1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning

2 1960 “He’ll Have to Go” Jim Reeves
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee

4 1960 “Running Bear” Johnny Preston
4 1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five

1 1961 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” Bobby Lewis
6 1961 “My True Story” The Jive Five

3 1961 “Michael” The Highwaymen
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline
5 1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon

3 1962 “Mashed Potato Time” Dee Dee Sharp
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton

1 1962 “Stranger on the Shore” Acker Bilk
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares

2 1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
5 1962 “The Stripper” David Rose

1 1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
6 1963 “Hey Paula” Paul & Paula

3 1963 “Rhythm of the Rain” The Cascades
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons

2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

1 1964 “I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles
6 1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin

2 1964 “She Loves You” The Beatles
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

3 1964 “Hello, Dolly!” Louis Armstrong
4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
7 1965 “Help!” The Beatles

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones
5 1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers

2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops
6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

1 1966 “Ballad of the Green Berets” SSgt. Barry Sadler
7 1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas

2 1966 “Cherish” The Association
6 1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees

3 1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

4 1966 “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Four Tops
4 1969 “Honky Tonk Women” The Rolling Stones

1 1967 “To Sir With Love” Lulu
6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

3 1967 “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobbie Gentry
4 1967 “Windy” The Association

2 1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops
5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees

1 1968 “Hey Jude” The Beatles
6 1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream

3 1968 “Honey” Bobby Goldsboro
4 1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding

2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat
5 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

3 1969 “I Can’t Get Next to You” The Temptations
5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone

1 1969 “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies
7 1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone

2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension
6 1969 “Dizzy” Tommy Roe

[workerbee]

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith

3 1960 “Cathy’s Clown” The Everly Brothers

2 1960 “He’ll Have to Go” Jim Reeves

4 1960 “Running Bear” Johnny Preston

6 1961 “My True Story” The Jive Five

4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline

4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton

1 1962 “Stranger on the Shore” Acker Bilk

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

2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis

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

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

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

6 1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees

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

4 1969 “Honky Tonk Women” The Rolling Stones

1 1967 “To Sir With Love” Lulu

3 1967 “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobbie Gentry

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

2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat

5 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the F4mily Stone

1 1969 “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies

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

[ozaukeemom]

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

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline

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

6 1963 “Hey Paula” Paul & Paula

4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons

5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

6 1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

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

2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops

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 1969 “Honky Tonk Women” The Rolling Stones

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

2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat

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

[Cboldt]

1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning
1965 “You Were on My Mind” We Five
1961 “My True Story” The Jive Five
1961 “Michael” The Highwaymen
1961 “Runaway” Del Shannon
1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
1962 “I Can’t Stop Loving You” Ray Charles
1963 “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys
1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis
1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin
1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison
1965 “Help!” The Beatles
1965 “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” The Righteous Brothers
1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark
1966 “Monday, Monday” The Mamas & the Papas
1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees
1966 “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” The Righteous Brothers
1969 “Honky Tonk Women” The Rolling Stones
1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors
1967 “Windy” The Association
1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops
1968 “Sunshine of Your Love” Cream
1968 “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding
1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals
1969 “I Can’t Get Next to You” The Temptations
1969 “Hot Fun in the Summertime” Sly and the Family Stone
1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

A few tough choices in there. If I was in a different mood, some might have turned out the other way.

[Cboldt]

Great story. Every young boy could do the drum part with his hands on the desk.

[Albion Wilde]

Theme from A Summer Place
Cathy’s Clown
I’m Sorry
You Were on My Mind
Tossin’ and Turnin’
Crying
Runaway
Mashed Potato Time
Stranger on the Shore
The Stripper
Surfin’ U.S.A.
He’s So Fine
Blue Velvet
I Want to Hold Your Hand
She Loves You
Oh, Pretty Woman
Wooly Bully
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)
Monday, Monday
Cherish
(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration
Reach Out I’ll Be There
Light My Fire
Ode to Billie Joe
The Letter
Hey Jude
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
People Got to Be Free
Everyday People
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In

[OrangeHoof]

ROUND 2 PAIRS/BRACKETS (rank/year/title/act)

My choices are:

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith

5 1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning

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

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline

4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton

1 1962 “Stranger on the Shore” Acker Bilk

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

2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis

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

2 1964 “She Loves You” The Beatles

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

5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

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

1 1967 “To Sir With Love” Lulu

3 1967 “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobbie Gentry

5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees

1 1968 “Hey Jude” The Beatles

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

2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat

3 1969 “I Can’t Get Next to You” The Temptations

1 1969 “Sugar, Sugar” The Archies

6 1969 “Dizzy” Tommy Roe

I grade generally on a) artistic merit/creativity, b) longevity (do they still get airplay?) and milestones (are they considered landmark songs of the era).

Some brackets had two songs I liked and others two songs I don’t care for but I looked only on this particular bracket and not what it might say for further down the line.

[OrangeHoof]

It would be interesting, for each round forward, to re-rank by percentage of votes and then reset the brackets based on most popular vs. least popular, second highest to second lowest, etc so the highest vote getters do not go head-to-head in the early rounds.

It would make for a more interesting quarterfinals, semis and championship round.

[Moonmad27]

7 1960 “It’s Now or Never” Elvis Presley

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

3 1961 “Michael” The Highwaymen

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

2 1964 “She Loves You” The Beatles

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

6 1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees

5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

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

1 1967 “To Sir With Love” Lulu

4 1967 “Windy” The Association

5 1967 “I’m a Believer” The Monkees

1 1968 “Hey Jude” The Beatles

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

2 1968 “Love is Blue” Paul Mauriat

3 1969 “I Can’t Get Next to You” The Temptations

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

6 1969 “Dizzy” Tommy Roe

[Bookwoman]

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

3 1961 “Michael” The Highwaymen

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

3 1963 “Rhythm of the Rain” The Cascades

5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton

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

2 1964 “She Loves You” The Beatles

3 1964 “Hello, Dolly!” Louis Armstrong

1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones

6 1965 “Downtown” Petula Clark

1 1966 “Ballad of the Green Berets” SSgt. Barry Sadler

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

1 1968 “Hey Jude” The Beatles

3 1968 “Honey” Bobby Goldsboro

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

Instructions were confusing. I hope I did it right. There were several that were ties in my mind, but I made a choice anyway.

[Fiji Hill]

It doesn't look as though "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro got a single vote. That song often pops up on charts of least favorite songs of all time. However, Rudy Vallee's version of "Honey" is among my top 100 favorite songs.

[CaptainPhilFan]

NOT a clue if I did this right but here are my answers; I picked my favorite from the brackets. Is that right?

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith

5 1960 “Teen Angel” Mark Dinning

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

2 1961 “I Fall to Pieces” Patsy Cline

3 1962 “Mashed Potato Time” Dee Dee Sharp

1 1962 “Stranger on the Shore” Acker Bilk

5 1962 “The Stripper” David Rose

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

3 1963 “Rhythm of the Rain” The Cascades

2 1963 “The End of the World” Skeeter Davis

6 1964 “Everybody Loves Somebody” Dean Martin

5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys

4 1964 “Oh, Pretty Woman” Roy Orbison

1 1965 “Wooly Bully” Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

3 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones

2 1965 “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” Four Tops

1 1966 “Ballad of the Green Berets” SSgt. Barry Sadler

6 1966 “Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees

5 1966 “96 Tears” ? and the Mysterians

4 1969 “Honky Tonk Women” The Rolling Stones

6 1967 “Light My Fire” The Doors

3 1967 “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobbie Gentry

2 1967 “The Letter” The Box Tops

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