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1  THE TWIST–Chubby Checker–1960/1962–512 pts–32 wks in top 20, peak pos. #1 (6 wks)

2  HELLO, DOLLY!–Louis Armstrong–1964–321–21 wks, #1 (2 wks)

3  AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN (THE FLESH FAILURES)–The 5th Dimension–1969–264–16 wks, #1 (7 wks)

4  HEY JUDE–The Beatles–1968–263–18 wks, #1 (6 wks)

5  THE THEME FROM “A SUMMER PLACE”–Percy Faith & His Orchestra–1960–256–15 wks, #1 (8 wks)

6  SHE LOVES YOU–The Beatles–1964–253–15 wks, #1 (6 wks)

7  I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND–The Beatles–1964–249–14 wks, #1 (6 wks)

8  MASHED POTATO TIME–Dee Dee Sharp–1962–248–15 wks, #1 (4 wks)

9  TO SIR WITH LOVE–Lulu–1967–246–15 wks, #1 (2 wks)

10  SUGAR, SUGAR–The Archies–1969–243–17 wks, #1 (5 wks)

11  EXODUS–Ferrante & Teicher–1961–234–15 wks, #3 (5 wks)

12  WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW–The Shirelles–1961–231–14 wks, #1 (6 wks) (17 weeks on survey)

13  I’M A BELIEVER–The Monkees–1967–231–14 wks, #1 (56 wks) (16 WOS)

14  PEPPERMINT TWIST-PART 1–Joey Dee & The Starliters–1962–227–15 wks, #1 (1 wk)

15  HONKY TONK WOMEN–The Rolly Stones–1969–226–13 wks, #1 (5 wks)

16  PLEASE MR. POSTMAN–The Marvelettes–1961–221–13 wks, #1 (3 wks)

17  WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL–The New Vaudeville Band–1966–215–14 wks, #1 (2 wks)

18  BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY–The 4 Seasons–1962–213–12 wks, #1, (6 wks)

19  RUNAROUND SUE–Dion–1961–212–13 wks, #1 (6 wks)

20  LOVE CHILD–Diana Ross & The Supremes–1968–210–15 wks, #1 (3 wks)

21  HE’LL HAVE TO GO–Jim Reeves–1960–210–15 wks, #2

22  I CAN’T STOP LOVING YOU–Ray Charles–1962–210–14 wks, #1 (5 wks)

23  (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION–The Rolling Stones–1965–206–13 wks, #1 (4 wks)

24  TWIST & SHOUT–The Isley Brothers–1962–205–14 wks, #2 (1 wk)

25  DUKE OF EARL–Gene Chandler–1962–203–12 wks, #1 (5 wks)

26  QUARTER TO THREE–Gary U.S. Bonds–1961–202–12 wks, #1 (6 wks)

27  I WILL FOLLOW HIM–Little Peggy March–1963–202–12 wks, #1 (1 wk)

28  THOSE WERE THE DAYS–Mary Hopkin–1968–201–14 wks, #1 (4 wks)

29  PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE–The Rascals–1968–200–13 wks, #1 (6 wks)

30  LOVE IS BLUE–Paul Mauriat–1968–199–13 wks, #1 (7 wks)

31  BE MY BABY–The Ronettes–1963–199–11 wks, #1 (6 wks)

32  I’M SORRY–Brenda Lee–1960–196–13 wks, #1 (2 wks)

33  HELP!–The Beatles–1965–195–14 wks, #1 (1 wk)

34  WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO–The Supremes–1964–195–13 wks, #1 (4 wks)

35  SHERRY–The 4 Seasons–1962–195–12 wks, #1 (6 wks)

36  CHAPEL OF LOVE–The Dixie Cups–1964–195–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

37  BORN FREE–Roger Williams–1966–194–16 wks, #3 (1 wk)

38  ROSES ARE RED (MY LOVE)–Bobby Vinton–1962–194–12 wks, #1 (3 wks)

39  HE’S SO FINE–The Chiffons–1963–194–11 wks, #1 (7 wks)

40  LET’S HANG ON–The 4 Seasons–1965–193–14 wks, #4 (2 wks)

41  YOUNG GIRL–The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett–1968–192–13 wks, #1 (2 wks)

42  GROOVIN’–The Young Rascals–1967–191–12 wks, #1 (7 wks)

43  DAYDREAM BELIEVER–The Monkees–1967–191–12 wks, #1 (1 wk)

44  I CAN’T HELP MYSELF (SUGAR PIE, HONEY BUNCH)–The Four Tops–1965–190–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

45  OH, PRETTY WOMAN–Roy Orbison–1964–190–12 wks, #1 (2 wks)

46  DOWNTOWN–Petula Clark–1965–190–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

47  RUNAWAY–Del Shannon–1961–189–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

48  A HARD DAY’S NIGHT–The Beatles–1964–189–12 wks, #1 (1 wk)

49  OUR DAY WILL COME–Ruby & The Romantics–1963–189–12 wks, #2 (3 wks)

50  SOLDIER BOY–The Shirelles–1962–188–12 wks, #1 (3 wks)

51   THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT–The Tokens–1961–188–11 wks, #1 (5 wks)

52  EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY–Dean Martin–1964–187–13 wks, #2 (3 wks)

53  CATHY’S CLOWN–The Everly Brothers–1960–187–10  wks, #1 (5 wks)

54  LIGHT MY FIRE–The Doors–1967–186–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

55  DO YOU LOVE ME–The Contours–1962–185–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

56  IT’S NOW OR NEVER–Elvis Presley–1960–185–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

57  WE CAN WORK IT OUT–The Beatles–1966–185–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

58  CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU–Frankie Valli–1967–184–14 wks, #1 (1 wk)

59  MRS. ROBINSON–Simon & Garfunkel–1968–184–12 wks, #1 (4 wks) (14 WOS)

60  HEY! BABY–Bruce Channel–1962–184–12 wks, #1 (4 wks) (13 WOS)

61  BRISTOL STOMP–The Dovells–1961–184–12 wks, #2 (3 wks)

62  EASIER SAID THAN DONE–The Essex–1963–184–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

63  BOBBY’S GIRL–Marcie Blane–1962–183–13 wks, #2 (2 wks)

64  GET BACK–The Beatles–1969–183–12 wks, #1 (5 wks)

65  RUNNING BEAR–Johnny Preston–1960–183–12 wks, #1 (3 wks)

66  1-2-3–Len Barry–1965–183–12 wks, #2 (2 wks)

67  THE LETTER–The Box Tops–1967–183–11 wks, #1 (5 wks)

68  HELLO GOODBYE–The Beatles–1967–183–10 wks, #1 (6 wks)

69  BLUE MOON–The Marcels–1961–182–11 wks, #1 (4 wks)

70  HAPPY TOGETHER–The Turtles–1967–181–12 wks, #1 (3 wks)

71  SHE’S NOT THERE–The Zombies–1964–181–12 wks, #1 (2 wks)

72  MY BOYFRIEND’S BACK–The Angels–1963–181–11 wks, #1 (5 wks)

73  SO MUCH IN LOVE–The Tymes–1963–181–11 wks, #1 (4 wks)

74  CRIMSON & CLOVER–Tommy James & The Shondells–1969–180–12 wks, #1 (6 wks)

75  THE RAIN, THE PARK & OTHER THINGS–The Cowsills–1967–180–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

76  LIMBO ROCK–Chubby Checker–1962–180–11 wks, #2 (3 wks)

77  RAG DOLL–The 4 Seaasons–1964–180–10 wks, #1 (6 wks)

78  STUCK ON YOU–Elvis Presley–1960–180–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

79  ITSY BITSY TEENIE WEENIE YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI–Brian Hyland–1960–180–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

80  ARE YOU LONESOME TO-NIGHT?–Elvis Presley–1960–179–11 wks, #1 (4 wks) (16 WOS)

81  DOMINIQUE–The Singing Nun–1963–179–11 wks, #1 (4 wks) (11 WOS)

82  TRAVELIN’ MAN–Rick Nelson–1961–178–12 wks, #1 (2 wks)

83  IN THE YEAR 2525 (EXORDIUM & TERMINIUS)–Zager & Evans–1969–177–12 wks, #1 (4 wks)

84  GO AWAY LITTLE GIRL–Steve Lawrwence–1963–177–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

85  LOUIE LOUIE–The Kingsmen–1963–177–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

86  WEDDING BELL BLUES–The 5th Dimension–1969–176–12 wks, #1 (5 wks)

87  THERE’S A MOON OUT TONIGHT–The Capris–1961–176–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

88  THE BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS–S/Sgt. Barry Sadler–1966–176–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

89  YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE–The Supremes–1966–175–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

90  THE STRIPPER–David Rose & His Orchestra–1962–174–12 wks, #1 (2 wks)

91  GOOD LOVIN’–The Young Rascals–1966–174–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

92  REACH OUT I’LL BE THERE–The Four Tops–1966–173–11 wks, #1 (1 wk)

93  HEY PAULA–Paul & Paula–1963–173–10 wks, #1 (6 wks)

94  HONEY–Bobby Goldsboro–1968–173–10 wks, #1 (5 wks)

95  STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT–Frank Sinatra–1966–172–11 wks, #1 (5 wks)

96  MOTHER-IN-LAW–Ernie K-Doe–1961–172–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

97  LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE–The Monkees–1966–171–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

98  CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION–Tommy James & The Shondells–1969–170–12 wks, #1 (1 wk)

99  TOSSIN’ & TURNIN’–Bobby Lewis–1961–170–12 wks, #2 (3 wks) (20 WOS)

100  A BEAUTIFUL MORNING–The Rascals–1968–170–12 wks, #2 (3 wks) (14 WOS)

101  WINDY–The Association–1967–170–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

102  A LOVER’S CONCERTO–The Toys–1965–170–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

103  I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE–Gladys Knight & The Pips–1967–169–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

104  I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE–Marvin Gaye–1968–168–12 wks, #1 (5 wks)

105  COME TOGETHER–The Beatles–1969–168–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

106  WHY–Frankie Avalon–1960–167–12 wks, #1 (3 wks)

107  YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON–The Supremes–1966–167–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

108  THE WAH-WATUSI–The Orlons–1962–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

109  I GOT YOU BABE–Sonny & Cher–1965–167–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

110  INCENSE & PEPPERMINTS–Strawberry Alarm Clock–1967–166–12 wks, #1 (1 wk)

111  DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESS ON & GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY–Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels–1966–166–12 wks, #2 (4 wks)

112  COME SEE ABOUT ME–The Supremes–1965–166–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

113  GEORGY GIRL–The Seekers–1967–166–11 wks, #1 (2 wks) (16 WOS)

114  FINGERTIPS-PT 2–Little Stevie Wonder–1963–166–11 wks, #1 (2 wks (12 WOS)

115  I KNOW (YOU DON’T LOVE ME NO MORE)–Barbara George–1962–166–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

116  DO WAH DIDDY DIDDY–Manfred Mann–1964–165–11 wks, #1 (2 wks) (12 WOS) (7 wks in top 5) (TIE)

117  STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE–The Supremes–1965–165–11 wks, #1 (2 wks) (12 WOS) (7 wks in top 5) (TIE)

118  I HEAR A SYMPHONY–The Supremes–1965–165–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

119  THIS GUY’S IN LOVE WITH YOU–Herb Alpert–1968–164–11 wks, #1 (5 wks)

120  CHERISH–The Association–1966–164–11 wks, #1 (4 wks)

121  WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN–The Brooklyn Bridge featuring Johnny Maestro–1969–163–14 wks, #3 (1 wk)

122  DIZZY–Tommy Roe–1969–163–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

123  EL PASO–Marty Robbins–1960–163–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

124  YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVIN’ FEELING–The Righteous Brothers–1965–163–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

125  SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME–The Drifters–1960–162–12 wks, #1 (5 wks)

126  HE’S A REBEL–The Crystals (Darlene Love & The Blossoms)–1962–162–12 wks, #2 (3 wks)

127  TELL HIM–The Exciters–1963–162–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

128  SMILE A LITTLE SMILE FOR ME–The Flying Machine–1969–162–11 wks, #2 (4 wks)

129  DADDY’S HOME–Shep & The Limelites–1961–161–12 wks, #2 (3 wks)

130  PONY TIME–Chubby Checker–1961–161–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

131  TASTE OF HONEY–Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass–1965–161–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

132  BLUE VELVET–Bobby Vinton–1963–161–11 wks, #2 (3 wks)

133  (YOU’RE MY) SOUL & INSPIRATION–The Righteous Brothers–1966–161–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

134  WOOLY BULLY–Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs–1965–161–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

135  EVERYBODY’S SOMEBODY’S FOOL–Connie Francis–1960–161–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

136  JEAN–Oliver–1969–160–13 wks, #2 (1 wk)

137  MACARTHUR PARK–Richard Harris–1968–160–12 wks, #2 (3 wks)

138  LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE–The Searchers–1965–160–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

139  HAIR–The Cowsills–1969–160–11 wks, #2 (5 wks)

140  BIG BAD JOHN–Jimmy Dean–1961–160–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

141  SHOP AROUND–The Miracles–1961–159–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

142  EXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART–The Soul Survivors–1967–159–11 wks, #1 (1 wk)

143  MONSTER MASH–Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers–1962–158–11 wks, #2 (3 wks)

144  A WORLD WITHOUT LOVE–Peter & Gordon–1964–158–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

145  SWEET CAROLINE–Neil Diamond–1969–157–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

146  I GET AROUND–The Beach Boys–1964–157–11 wks, #2 (4 wks)

147  TURN! TURN! TURN! (TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON)–The Byrds–1965–157–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

148  SUGAR SHACK–Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs–1963–157–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

149  GOOD VIBRATIONS–The Beach Boys–1966–156–12 wks, #4 (4 wks)

150  RESPECT–Aretha Franklin–1967–156–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

151  BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP–The Foundations–1969–156–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

152  RUBY TUESDAY–The Rolling Stones–1967–156–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

153  PEPINO THE ITALIAN MOUSE–Lou Monte–1962–156–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

154  TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY–Bobby Vee–1961–156–10 wks, #1` (1 wk)

155  THERE! I’VE SAID IT AGAIN–Bobby Vinton–1964–155–10 wks, #3 (4 wks)

156  THE ONE WHO REALLY LOVES YOU–Mary Wells–1962–154–13 wks, #2 (3 wks)

157  MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW–Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen–1962–154–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

158  I’M LEAVING IT UP TO YOU–Dale & Grace–1963–154–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

159  GREENFIELD–The Brothers Four–1960–153–11 wks, #2 (2 wks) (20 WOS)

160  HANDY MAN–Jimmy Jones–1960–153–11 wks, #2 (2 wks) (19 WOS)

161  MICHAEL–The Highwaymen–1961–153–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

162  SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON–The Royal  Guardsmen–1967–153–10 wks, #2 (3 wks)

163  ODE TO BILLIE JOE–Bobbie Gentry–1967–153–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

164  EVERYDAY PEOPLE–Sly & The Family Stone–1969–152–12 wks, #2 (2 wks)

165  TEEN ANGEL–Mark Dinning–1960–152–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

166  A THOUSAND STARS–Kathy Young & The Innocents–1961–152–11 wks, #2 (3 wks)

167  PLAYBOY–The Marvelettes–1962–152–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

168  GOOD MORNING STARSHINE–Oliver–1969–152–11 wks, #3 (1 wk)

169  I FEEL FINE–The Beatles–1964–152–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

170  HELP ME, RHONDA–The Beach Boys–1965–152–10 wks, #2 (3 wks)

171  DAWN (GO AWAY)–The 4 Seasons–1964–152–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

172  A HUNDRED POUNDS OF CLAY–Gene McDaniels–1961–152–10 wks, #3 (2 wks)

173  MONDAY, MONDAY–The Mamas & The Papas–1966–152–9 wks, #1 (4 wks)

174  GREEN ONIONS–Booker T. & The MG’s–1962–151–12 wks, #2 (2 wks)

175  WALK-DON’T RUN–The Ventures–1960–151–11 wks, #1 (1 wk)

176  MRS. BROWN YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER–Herman’s Hermits–1965–151–10 wks, #1 (5 wks)

177  CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’–The Mamas & The Papas–1966–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

178  SOMETHIN’ STUPID–Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra–1967–151–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

179  IF YOU WANNA BE HAPPY–Jimmy Soul–1963–151–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

180  ANGEL BABY–Rosie & The Originals–1961–150–12 wks, #2 (2 wks)

181  THE HOUSE  OF THE RISING SUN–The Animals–1964–150–11 wks, #1 (3 wks)

182  UNDER THE BOARDWALK–The Drifters–1964–150–11 wks, #3 (1 wk)

183  THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE–Simon & Garfunkel–1966–150–10 wks, #1 (2 wks) (11 WOS) (7 wks in top 5)

184  DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?–The Beatles–1964–150–10 wks, #1 (2 wks) (11 WOS) (6 wks in top 5)

185  THIS DIAMOND RING–Gary Lewis & The Playboys–1965–150–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

186  ONLY THE LONELY (KNOW HOW I FEEL)–Roy Orbison–1960–150–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

187  CALCUTTA–Lawrence Welk–1961–149–14 wks, #5 (1 wk)

188  SIMON SAYS–1910 Fruitgum Co.–1968–148–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

189  FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE–Stevie Wonder–1968–148–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

190  THE NAME GAME–Shirley Ellis–1965–148–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)

191  TOUCH ME–The Doors–1969–148–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

192  I CAN’T GET NEXT TO YOU–The Temptations–1969–147–13 wks, #3 (1 wk)

193  STRANGER ON THE SHORE–Mr. Acker Bilk–1962–147–13 wks, #4 (2 wks)

194  TELL IT LIKE IT IS–Aaron Neville–1967–147–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

195  WASHINGTON SQUARE–The Village Stompers–1963–147–10 wks, #3 (2 wks)

196  SUMMER IN THE CITY–The Lovin’ Spoonful–1966–146–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

197  LOVE THEME FROM ROMEO & JULIET–Henry Mancini & His Orchestra–1969–146–10 wks, # 1 (1 wk)

198  APPLES, PEACHES, PUMPKIN PIE–Jay & The Terchniques–1967–146–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

199  PENNY LANE–The Beatles–1967–146–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

200  96 TEARS–? & The Mysterians–1966–145–12 wks, #3 (1 wk) (see note at end of list)

201  PAINT IT, BLACK–The Rolling Stones–1966–145–11 wks, #1 (2 wks)

202  BARBARA ANN–The Regents–1961–144–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

203  HANG ON SLOOPY–The McCoys–1965–144–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

204  NA NA HEY HEY KISS HIM GOODBYE–Steam–1969–144–9 wks, #1 (2 wks)

205  PLEASE PLEASE ME–The Beatles–1964–143–12 wks, #4 (2 wks)

206  PROUD MARY–Creedence Clearwater Revival–1969–143–11 wks, #1 (1 wk)

207  MR. TAMBOURINE MAN–The Byrds–1965–143–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

208  MY TRUE STORY–The Jive Five–1961–143–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

209 WALK LIKE A MAN–The 4 Seasons–1963–143–10 wks, #2 (3 wks)

210  BABY LOVE–The Supremes–1964–143–9 wks, #1 (4 wks)

211  LOVE IS HERE & NOW YOU’RE GONE–The Supremes–1967–143–9 wks, #2 (1 wk)

212 LOVE ME DO–The Beatles–1964–142–13 wks, #3 (3 wks)

213  BEND ME, SHAPE ME–The American Breed–1968–142–12 wks, #3 (2 wks)

214  TIGHTEN UP–Archie Bell & The Drells–1968–142–11 wks, #3 (2 wks)

215  PRETTY LITTLE ANGEL EYES–Curtis Lee–1961–142–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

216  LITTLE BIT O’ SOUL–The Music Explosion–1967–142–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

217  MY GUY–Mary Wells–1964–142–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

218  JOHNNY ANGEL–Shelley Fabares–1962–142–9 wks, #3 (6 wks)

219  FINGER POPPIN’ TIME–Hank Ballard & The Midnighters–1960–141–12 wks, #2 (1 wk)

220  DON’T HANG UP–The Orlons–1962–141–12 wks, #4 (1 wk)

221  ALL ALONE AM I–Brenda Lee–1962–141–11 wks, #4 (2 wks)

222  PALISADES PARK–Freddy Cannon–1962–141–11 wks, #4 (1 wk)

223  IT’S MY PARTY–Lesley Gore–1963–141–10 wks, #1 (3 wks)

224  YESTERDAY–The Beatles–1965–141–10 wks, #1 (2 wks)

225  WALK RIGHT IN–The Rooftop Singers–1963–141–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

226  WOMAN, WOMAN–The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett–1968–141–9 wks, #1 (2 wks)

227  DANCING IN THE STREET–Martha & The Vandellas–1964–140–10 wks, #1 (1 wk) (12 WOS) (6 wks in top 5) (TIE)

227  ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE–The Beatles–1967–140–10 wks, #1 (1 wk) 12 WOS) (6 wks in top 5) (TIE)

229  STONED SOUL PICNIC–The 5th Dimension–1968–140–10 wks, #1 (1 wk) (11 WOS)

230  FORGET HIM–Bobby Rydell–1964–140–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

231  LEADER OF THE PACK–The Shangri-Las–1964–140–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

232  PLEASE LOVE ME FOREVER–Cathy Jean & The Roommates–1961–139–12 wks, #3 (1 wk)

233  HOW CAN I BE SURE–The Young Rascals–1967–139–11 wks, #4 (2 wks)

234  GET OFF OF MY CLOUD–The Rolling Stones–1965–139–11 wks, #4 (1 wk)

235  LIGHTNIN’ STRIKES–Lou Christie–1966–139–10 wks, #1 (4 wks)

236  TWIST & SHOUT–The Beatles–1964–139–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

237  RED RUBBER BALL–The Cyrcle–1966–139–10 wks, #3 (5 wks)

238  THE WANDERER–Dion–1962–138–13 wks, #5 (3 wks)

239  GREEN TAMBOURINE–The Lemon Pipers–1968–138–11 wks, #1 (1 wk)

240  I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW–Tommy James & The Shondells–1967–138–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

241  REMEMBER (WALKIN’ IN THE SAND)–The Shangri-Las–1964–138–10 wks, #1 (1 wk)

242  SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER–The Happenings–1966–138–9 wks, #1 (1 wk)

243  I GOT RHYTHM–The Happenings–1967–138–9 wks, #2 (3 wks)

244  CANDY GIRL–The 4 Seasons–1963–137–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

245  STAY–Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs–1960–137–10 wks, #1 (1 wk) (12 WOS)

246  REACH OUT OF THE DARKNESS–Friend & Lover–1968–137–10 wks, #1 (1 wk) (10 WOS)

247  KIND OF A DRAG–The Buckinghams–1967–137–10 wks, #2 (3 wks)

248  TAKE A LETTER MARIA–R.B. Greaves–1969–137–10 wks, #3 (2 wks)

249  SPINNING WHEEL–Blood, Sweat & Tears–1969–136–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)  (12 WOS)

250  NEVER MY LOVE–The Association–1967–136–10 wks, #3 (3 wks) (11 WOS)

251  DEEP PURPLE–Nino Tempo & April Stevens–1963–136–9 wks, #2 (3 wks)

252  JUDY IN DISGUISE (WITH GLASSES)–John Fred & His Playboy Band–1968–136–9 wks, #2 (2 wks)

253  EIGHT DAYS A WEEK–The Beatles–1965–136–8 wks, #1 (1 wk)

254  TIME IS ON MY SIDE–The Rolling Stones–1964–135–12 wks, #3 (1 wk)

255  FOOLISH LITTLE GIRL–The Shirelles–1963–135–11 wks, #3 (2 wks)

256  ONE–Three Dog Night–1969–135–10 wks, #1 (2 wks) (11 WOS)

257  EVE OF DESTRUCTION–Barry McGuire–1965–135–10 wks, #1 (2 wks) (10 WOS)

258  NIGHT–Jackie Wilson–1960–134–11 wks, #3 (2 wks)

259  VOLARE–Bobby Rydell–1960–134–11 wks, #3 (1 wk)

260  THE HAPPENING–The Supremes–1967–134–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)

261  SLOW TWISTIN’–Chubby Checker (& Dee Dee Sharp)–1962–133–12 wks, #3 (1 wk) (12 WOS) (5 wks in top 5)

262  IT’S YOUR THING–The Isley Brothers–1969–133–12 wks, #3 (1 wk) (12 WOS) (4 wks in top 5)

263  YOU’VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY–Blood, Sweat & Tears–1969–133–11 wks, #2 (2 wks)

264  SPANISH HARLEM–Ben E. King–1961–133–10 wks, #2 (2 wks) (17 WOS)

265  TICKET TO RIDE–The Beatle4s–1965–133–10 wks, #2 (2 wks) (11 WOS)

266  I’M HENRY VIII, I AM–Herman’s Hermits–1965–133–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

267  19TH NERVOUS BREAKDOWN–The Rolling Stones–1966–133–9 wks, #3 (3 wks)

268  MR. LONELY–Bobby Vinton–1964–133–9 wks, #3 (2 wks)

269  LOVE (CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY)–Mercy–132–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

270  THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN’–Nancy Sinatra–1966–132–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

271  LADY WILLPOWER–Gary Puckett & The Union Gap–1968–132–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)

272  JAVA–Al Hirt–1964–132–10 wks, #4 (4 wks)

273  CAN’T BUY ME LOVE–The Beatles–1964–132–9 wks, #1 (2 wks)

274  TRACES–Classics IV Featuring Dennis Yost–1969–132–9 wks, #2 (1 wk)

275  I’M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME–Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations–1969–131–11 wks, #2 (2 wks) (12 WOS)

276  WALK AWAY RENEE–The Left Banke–1966–131–11 wks, #2 (2 wks) (11 WOS)

277  CRY LIKE A BABY–The Box Tops–1968–131–11 wks, #4 (2 wks)

278  PAPERBACK WRITER–The Beatles–1966–131–10 wks, #2 (3 wks)

279  BABY (YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES)–Brook Benton & Dinah Washington–1960–131–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

280  WILD ONE–Bobby Rydell–1960–131–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

281  HANKY PANKY–Tommy James & The Shondells–1966–131–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

282  LADY MADONNA–The Beatles–1968–131–9 wks, #2 (2 wks)

283  RAMBLIN’ ROSE–Nat “King” Cole–1962–130–11 wks, #2 (1 wk)

284  LIGHT MY FIRE–Jose Feliciano–1968–130–10 wks, #2 (1 wk) (11 WOS)

285  LITTLE GREEN APPLES–O.C. Smith–1968–130–10 wks, #2 (1 wk) (10 WOS)

286  HEART & SOUL–The Cleftones–1961–130–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

287  THIS MAGIC MOMENT–Jay & The Americans–1969–130–10 wks, #4 (2 wks)

288  YOU DON’T OWN ME–Lesley Gore–1964–130–9 wks, #3 (3 wks)

289  HARPER VALLEY P.T.A.–Jeannie C. Riley–1968–130–9 wks, #3 (2 wks)

290  A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE–The Mindbenders–1966–129–10 wks, #2 (1 wk)

291  VALLERI–The Monkees–1968–128–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)

292  BUT I DO–Clarence “Frogman” Henry–1961–128–10 wks, #3 (2 wks)

293  SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE–Cream–1968–128–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

294  I’M TELLING YOU NOW–Freddie & The Dreamers–1965–128–9 wks, #1 (3 wks)

295  YOU TALK TOO MUCH–Joe Jones–1960–127–10 wks, #2 (2 wks)

296  MONY MONY–Tommy James & The Shondells–1968–127–10 wks, #2 (1 wk) (11 WOS) (4 wks in top 5)

297  DENISE–Randy & The Rainbows–1963–127–10 wks, #2 (1 wk) (11 WOS) (3 wks in top 5)

298  HELLO STRANGER–Barbara Lewis–1963–127–10 wks, #3 (3 wks)

299  SURF CITY–Jan & Dean–1963–127–10 wks, #3 (1 wk)

300  AND WHEN I DIE–Blood, Sweat & Tears–1969–127–10 wks, #5 (3 wks)

 

 

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Name: Jacques
Comments: Woow , it’s fantastic!
It’s more that i was expecting , more than a full Top 40 – i’ve always dreamed to have such a show with great jingles and a superb stereo sound.
great , really i appreciate
thank you so much
Jacques

Name: barry gordon
Comments: you have fulfilled a baby boomer’s dream. while other staions have abandoned us, you have reaffirmed our existence. as of this past weekend, you are my only radio station. can’t wait for this sunday’s doo wop jukebox.

Name: eric
Comments: I – just – LOVE – your – countdown!
Yay, great tunes, great commentary, great sound
thanks
ef
Vancouver BC

Name: Mike Terry
Comments: Yes you sound like Swinging Radio England, the home of the Boss Jocks off the UK coast in the early 60s. Keep the 60s coming, fantastic radio!

Name: Rob
Comments: Love the station. How do you achieve such great technical sound? This is radio as it should be – reminds us this side of the Atlantic of the old offshore radios like Swingin Radio England.
Many thanks

Name: Marty Glenn Siegel
Comments: Hi Don! Listening on my break at work at the crew room at Newark Penn Station. Sounding great!

Name: Ted Kest
Comments: What a kick, guys!  PGR is bookmarked on every computer & smartphone I come into contact with.
Sound quality is awesome and your playlist beats anything else out there.
Keep it up.  We oldies lovers finally have a home!
Ted

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