Now we come to one of my favorite groups of the Seventies, Three Dog Night. They got together in 1967. At first it was just three people, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells and Chuck Negron (all vocals). Soon, they added four … Continue reading →
The group now had two number ones under their belts; it was time for another album. On May 8, 1970, they released ABC, their second album. It included the number one single of the same name and their next hit … Continue reading →
After six years, we come to the end of an era. This is the last number one single from the Beatles. The four guys were not done, by any means, but on April 12, 1970, the Beatles officially broke up … Continue reading →
Ray Stevens was born Harold Ray Ragsdale in 1939 in Clarksdale, Georgia, so he was raised on country and R&B music. While he was in high school, he formed his own band, called The Barons and began writing his own … Continue reading →
The Guess Who were not the first Canadian group to hit number one in the United States, that honor goes to Guy Lombardo, if you want to go back to the Big band era. If you just look at the … Continue reading →
With a number one song under their belt, it was time for a follow-up. The Corporation came through with a lively number called “ABC” which, I have to admit, is my favorite Jackson 5 song. I have to tap my … Continue reading →
“Let It Be” debuted in the Hot 100 higher than any song in history. It’s first week on the chart it was number six. However, due to popularity of the powerhouse before it, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” it took three … Continue reading →
During the summer of 1969, Paul was working on what he considered his best effort yet, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Paul said later than when he would lay down a verse of the song, it seemed almost like a spiritual … Continue reading →
We first saw Sly and the Family Stone back in 1969 when they had their first number one song “Everyday People.” Sly’s group really was a family. His brother Freddie Stone played the guitar and helped on vocals. His sister … Continue reading →
Here’s a trivia question. How many Dutch bands can you name who have made number one in the United States? We are familiar with the British invasion of the Sixties and have seen many groups from Great Britain who have … Continue reading →