[the OlLine Rebel]

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

[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

[Psalm 73]

VOTE 1 FOR EACH PAIR (16 PAIRS) -

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

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

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

[major_gaff]

Picks in bold

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

[KosmicKitty]

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

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

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

[CaptainPhilFan]

TOUGH ONE!!!!! Some of these made under duress.

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

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

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

[NobleFree]

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

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 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

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

[Albion Wilde]

Theme from A Summer Place
You Were on My Mind
Crying
Runaway
I Can’t Stop Loving You
He’s So Fine
Blue Velvet
Oh, Pretty Woman
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
Monday, Monday
(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration
Reach Out I’ll Be There
Windy
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay
People Got to Be Free
Hot Fun in the Summertime

[BlueLancer]

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

[Tanniker Smith]

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
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
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

[Blogatron]

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

[DoodleBob]

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

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

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

[Family Guy]

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

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

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 1968 “People Got to Be Free” The Rascals

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

[the OlLine Rebel]

My picks:

1 1960 “Theme from A Summer Place” Percy Faith
6 1960 “I’m Sorry” Brenda Lee
4 1961 “Crying” Roy Orbison
4 1962 “Roses Are Red (My Love)” Bobby Vinton
6 1962 “Johnny Angel” Shelley Fabares
4 1963 “He’s So Fine” The Chiffons
5 1963 “Blue Velvet” Bobby Vinton
5 1964 “I Get Around” The Beach Boys
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 1969 “Everyday People” Sly and the Family Stone
2 1969 “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” The 5th Dimension

[the OlLine Rebel]

My husband’s picks:

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
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
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

[dfwgator]

Dang, there are some toughies here, I’m going to have to take some time on this one.