*********The Video List Of 1966*********
This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Other things were happening in 1966.
Insulin is first synthesized in China
Unemployment 4.5%
Wimbledon Billie Jean King defeats M. Bueno (6-3 3-6 6-1)
On July 1 Medicare begins
India suffers the worst famine in 20 years. Lyndon Johnson asks for $1 billion in aid for the country.
On September 8th the first Star Trek episode, "The Man Trap" is broadcast.
MIT biochemist Har Khorana finishes deciphering the DNA code
World population 3,415,000,000
Other things were happening in 1966.
Insulin is first synthesized in China
Unemployment 4.5%
Wimbledon Billie Jean King defeats M. Bueno (6-3 3-6 6-1)
On July 1 Medicare begins
India suffers the worst famine in 20 years. Lyndon Johnson asks for $1 billion in aid for the country.
On September 8th the first Star Trek episode, "The Man Trap" is broadcast.
MIT biochemist Har Khorana finishes deciphering the DNA code
World population 3,415,000,000
What Is Billboard Hot 100?
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard Magazine.Chart rankings are based on airplay and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the airplay tracking-week runs from Wednesday to Tuesday. A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by Billboard on Thursday. Each chart is dated with the "week-ending" date of the following Saturday.
How This Will Go
The songs are listed in order from the beginning of the year to the end. With videos of them singing their songs when possible.I have added a few extras in with the video list below. Commercials, news, who was born then, and other stuff of the year.
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Just one more thing, if a link to a video does not work I will replace it with another one in a few days.
********Song Stats********
In this year of 1966, there are 27 number one songs.From 24 different artist/groups
two from The Beatles
two from The Monkees
two from The Supremes
Only one of the songs rolls into the other year.
Four of these songs were number one two times.
two from The Beatles
one from Simon end Garfunkel
one from The New Vaudeville Band
The song that was longest at number one in this calendar year.
For five weeks
Ballad of the Green Berets by SSgt Barry Sadler.
*His song is highlighted down below.*
The Sound of Silence
Simon and Garfunkel
This song was number one for one week.
January 1, 1966
Then for another week.
January 22, 1966
January 1, 1966
Then for another week.
January 22, 1966
We Can Work it Out
The Beatles
This song was number one for two weeks.
January 8-15, 1966
Then again for one week.
January 29, 1966
a double A-sided single
January 8-15, 1966
Then again for one week.
January 29, 1966
a double A-sided single
My Love
Petula Clark
This song was number one for two weeks.
February 5-12, 1966
February 5-12, 1966
Petula Clark Spotlight
My Love
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Lightnin' Strikes
Lou Christie
This song was for number one for one week.
February 19, 1966
February 19, 1966
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Nancy Sinatra
This song was number one for one week.
February 26,1966
February 26,1966
Nancy Sinatra Spotlight
Boots
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
!!!!!!!NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!
A blizzard hits
Lets go out to see this.
Lets go out to see this.
Music From 1966 on Amazon
The Classic Sixties Collection: 1966
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Bob Dylan - 1966 World Tour (The Home Movies)
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 07/12/2009)
Jukebox Hits of 1966, Vol. 2
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Cruisin' 1966
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1966
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Ballad of the Green Berets
SSgt. Barry Sadler
This song was number one for five weeks.
March 5- April 2, 1966
SSgt Barry Sadler Spotlight
Ballads of the Green Berets
Amazon Price: $16.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
(You're My) Soul and Inspiration
The Righteous Brothers
This song was number one for three weeks.
April 9-23, 1966
Their first major hit.
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April 9-23, 1966
Their first major hit.
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The Righteous Brothers Spotlight
Soul and Inspiration
Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
Good Lovin'
The Young Rascals
This song was number one for one week.
April 30, 1966
April 30, 1966
Monday, Monday
The Mamas & the Papas
This song was number one for three weeks
May 7-21, 1966
Their only number one hit
Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
May 7-21, 1966
Their only number one hit
Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge
This song was number one for two weeks.
May 28- June 4, 1966
May 28- June 4, 1966
Percy Sledge Spotlight
The Best of Percy Sledge
Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
Commercial Time!!!
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons for Beechnut Gum
Paint it Black
The Rolling Stones
This song was number one for two weeks.
June 11-18, 1966
June 11-18, 1966
Songs from 1966 on Amazon
A Word Or Two
Thanks for being here.
I hope you like how I set up this lens. I will be adding to these number one song lenses when I can.
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Paperback Writer
The Beatles
This song was number one for one week.
June 25, 1966
Then again for one week.
July 9, 1966
June 25, 1966
Then again for one week.
July 9, 1966
The Beatles Spotlight
1962-1966 (The Red Album)
Amazon Price: $27.49 (as of 07/12/2009)
Strangers in the Night
Frank Sinatra
This song was number one for one week.
July 2, 1966
Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Grammy Award for Record of the Year
July 2, 1966
Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Grammy Award for Record of the Year
Hanky Panky
Tommy James and the Shondells
This song was number one for two weeks.
July 16-23, 1966
July 16-23, 1966
Wild Thing
The Troggs
This song was number one for two weeks.
July 30- August 6, 1966
The single was release by two different record companies. Atco and Fontana
July 30- August 6, 1966
The single was release by two different record companies. Atco and Fontana
Summer in the City
The Lovn' Spoonful
This song was number one for three weeks.
August 13-27, 1966
August 13-27, 1966
The Lovin' Spoonful Spotlight
Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
This song was number one for one week.
September 3, 1966
September 3, 1966
Songs from 1966 on eBay
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You Can't Hurry Love
The Surpremes
This song was number one for two weeks.
September 10-17, 1966
September 10-17, 1966
Cherish
The Association
This song was number one for three weeks.
September 24- October 8, 1966
September 24- October 8, 1966
The Association Spotlight
And Then...Along Comes the Association
Amazon Price: $12.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
Reach Out I'll Be There
The Four Tops
This song was number one for two weeks.
October 15-22, 1966
October 15-22, 1966
96 Tears
Question Mark & the Mysterians
This song was number one for one week.
October 29, 1966
October 29, 1966
So who was brand spanking new in this year of 1966
Stephen Baldwin, (5-12)Cindy Crawford, (2-20)
David Justice, (4-14)
Dean Cain, (7-31)
Matt Drudge, (10-27)
Michael Irvin, (3-5)
Halle Berry, (8-14)
Greg Maddux, (4-14)
John Daly, (4-28)
Gretchen Carlson
Troy Aikman, (11-21)
Tom Glavine, (3-25)
John Cusack, (6-28)
Janet Jackson, (5-16)
Justine Bateman, (2-19)
My Wonderful Wife, Barbara (5-25)
Last Train To Clarksville
The Monkees
This song was number one for one week.
November 5, 1966
Their first number one song
November 5, 1966
Their first number one song
Poor Side of Town
Johnny Rivers
This song was number one for one week.
November 12, 1966
November 12, 1966
Commercial Time!!!
The Thunderjets by Aruora
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The Supremes
This song was number one for two weeks.
November 19-26, 1966
November 19-26, 1966
Winchester Cathedral
The New Vaudeville Band
This song was number one for one week.
December 3, 1966
Then number one for two weeks.
December 17-24, 1966
**Winchester Cathedral is the second set on this video.
December 3, 1966
Then number one for two weeks.
December 17-24, 1966
**Winchester Cathedral is the second set on this video.
Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys
This song was number one for one week.
December 10, 1966
December 10, 1966
The Beach Boys Spotlight
Smiley Smile
Amazon Price: $27.98 (as of 07/12/2009)
I'm a Believer
The Monkees
This song was number one for seven weeks.
December 31, 1966- February 11, 1967
December 31, 1966- February 11, 1967
Billboard CD Spotlight
Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1966
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Rare vinyl records on eBay
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OhMe wrote...
I kept saying to myself "that's my favorite" and then get to the next one and "that's my favorite". I graduated from High School in 66 so remember all of these and it was great fun. Thanks.
Posted November 07, 2008
confetta wrote...
1966 was such a great year in music...I mean...Nancy Sinatra AND Pet Clark??
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Posted July 23, 2008
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Posted July 12, 2008
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