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A Groovy Kind of Love
"A Groovy Kind of Love" is a pop song written by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager at Screen Gems, a 1966 UK/US number-two hit for the Mindbenders, and a 1988 chart-topping Phil Collins ballad from Buster.
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)) is the 5th Dimension's 1969 Soul City single combining two songs from the musical Hair. Produced by Bones Howe, it spent six weeks at Billboard number one, won Record of the Year, and was 1969's best-selling single.
Be Like a Woman
Be Like a Woman is a 1979 soft rock song by Scottish singer Chris Rainbow from White Trails; reissued in 2026, it went viral on TikTok, reaching No. 82 in the UK and No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Be My Baby
"Be My Baby" is a 1963 pop single by the Ronettes, written and produced by Phil Spector, that reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Can't Get You Out of My Head
Can't Get You Out of My Head is a 2001 dance-pop song by Kylie Minogue, written and produced by Cathy Dennis and Rob Davis. Lead single of Fever, it topped the UK chart for four weeks, hit No. 1 in 40-plus countries, and sold over 6 million copies.
Chiquitita
Chiquitita is a 1979 ABBA single by Andersson and Ulvaeus, lead vocal Agnetha Fältskog, premiered at the Music for UNICEF Concert, a number-one hit in at least 10 countries with royalties donated to UNICEF.
Delilah (Tom Jones song)
Delilah is a 1968 Tom Jones song written by Les Reed and Barry Mason, a murder ballad about a man killing his unfaithful lover. UK number 2, Ivor Novello winner, Welsh rugby anthem banned in 2023.
Dominique
Dominique is a 1962 French-language song by Belgian nun Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers (Sœur Sourire, The Singing Nun), praising Saint Dominic; it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks from December 7, 1963, distinct from other subjects named Dominique.
Downtown (Petula Clark song)
Downtown, Petula Clark's 1964 pop single written and produced by Tony Hatch after a Times Square walk, recorded 16 October 1964 at Pye Studios with about 40 musicians; UK number 2, US Hot 100 number 1 in January 1965, 1965 Grammy winner for Best Rock & Roll Recording.
Fernando (song)
"Fernando" is a 1976 hit single by the Swedish pop group ABBA, with lead vocal by Frida Lyngstad, which spent 14 weeks at number one in Australia.
Here, There and Everywhere
Here, There and Everywhere is a 1966 Beatles ballad from Revolver, written mainly by Paul McCartney and credited Lennon–McCartney, recorded 14–17 June 1966, in G major with Beach Boys influence, never a single but covered over 200 times.
I Got You Babe
"I Got You Babe" is a 1965 Sonny Bono song performed by Sonny & Cher on Atco; it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, sold three million copies in 21 days, and was later covered by UB40 with Chrissie Hynde and used in Groundhog Day.
I Only Want to Be with You
Pop song written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde, first recorded by Dusty Springfield in 1963 (UK No.4, US No.12); later covered by the Bay City Rollers, the Tourists, and Samantha Fox as "I Only Wanna Be with You".
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
"I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" (aka "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke") is a 1971 pop song by Backer, Davis, Cook, and Greenaway from the Coca-Cola Hilltop commercial; the New Seekers version hit UK #1 and US #7.
If I Can Dream
"If I Can Dream" is a song written by Walter Earl Brown and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1968 to close his NBC Comeback Special.
Red Red Wine
"Red Red Wine" (also "Red, Red Wine") is a 1967 Neil Diamond song from Just for You, best known through UB40's 1983 reggae cover, based on Tony Tribe's 1969 version, which topped the UK in 1983 and the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)
"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" is a 1967 pop song written by John Phillips and sung by Scott McKenzie, promoting the Monterey Pop Festival.
Sugar, Sugar
"Sugar, Sugar" (Sugar Sugar), 1969 bubblegum pop single by fictional cartoon band The Archies, written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, produced by Barry, sung by Ron Dante and Toni Wine. Billboard Hot 100 number one for four weeks and the top single of 1969; UK number one for eight weeks.
The Loco-Motion
The Loco-Motion: 1962 pop song by Brill Building writers Gerry Goffin and Carole King, recorded by their babysitter Little Eva. Hit No. 1 twice (Little Eva 1962, Grand Funk 1974) and again via Kylie Minogue in 1987.
These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a 1966 Nancy Sinatra single written and produced by Lee Hazlewood, released on Reprise, that hit number one in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere and spawned many covers.
To Love Somebody (song)
To Love Somebody: 1967 Bee Gees ballad by Barry and Robin Gibb, written for Otis Redding at Robert Stigwood's request, released on Bee Gees' 1st; UK peak 41 but covered by Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Michael Bolton, Lady Gaga, and Al Green.
What the World Needs Now Is Love
"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a 1965 Bacharach and David song, a number 7 US hit for Jackie DeShannon, later covered by over 100 artists and honored as a Towering Song.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
"You've That Lovin' Feelin" is a 1964 song produced by Phil Spector for the Righteous Brothers. It is known for its "Wall of Sound" technique and its chart success in 1965.