marischal Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 1 Jan 1969 Marmalade Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da Only No 1 Yet another Beatles' album track that provided a big hit for another act.29 Jan 1969 Fleetwood Mac AlbatrossOnly No 1 They changed from a cult blues band in the 60s to an AOR, stadium-filling super group in the 70s and 80s.5 Feb 1969 Move Blackberry Way Only No 1 Led by Roy Wood, they had 4 previous Top 10s, and were first act played on Radio 1 (1967). 12 Feb 1969 Amen Corner (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice Only No 1 Andy Fairweather-Low led this band. He had solo fame in the US during the 1970s. 26 Feb 1969 Peter Sarstedt Where Do You Go To My Lovely? Only No 1 The brother of Eden Kane, he wrote this saga himself. Success was brief. 26 Mar 1969 Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine Only No 1 Legendary Motown soul singer, who enjoyed much success and a cult status.16 Apr 1969 Desmond Dekker & The Aces Israelites Only No 1 First Jamaican reggae No 1. The 11th No 1 in a row from an act who never repeated the feat. Trend was broken only by the Beatles and Stones.4 Jun 1969 Tommy Roe Dizzy Only No 1 This came seven years after his first hit, but it did not lengthen his career.2 Jul 1969 Thunderclap Newman Something In The Air Only No 1 Produced by Pete Townshend of group "The Who", which never had a No 1 record.30 Aug 1969 Zager & Evans In The Year 2525 Only No 1 One-hit Wonders who wrote this song, predicting our way of life in the future.20 Sep 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival Bad Moon Rising Only No 1 Led by John Fogerty, they provided great songs based on southern US rhythms.11 Oct 1969 Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus Only No 1 Orgasmic song that was banned by the BBC, and switched labels mid-way due to company embarrassment!18 Oct 1969 Bobby Gentry I'll Never Fall In Love Again Only No 1 Another Burt Bacharach song, this time from a US country music songstress. 25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar Only No 1 First No 1 performed by US tv cartoon characters. The series was never shown in UK. Created by Ron Dante. 20 Dec 1969Xmas No 1 Rolf Harris Two Little Boys Only No 1 Aussie entertainer who specialised in novelty songs. This tear-jerker from 1903 ended the decade in a melancholy mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 It`s ALL about Marvin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cowboy Dan Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Uh well, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medichi Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Zzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Fuck, I thought Rolf had 2 numbers 1's. You've ruined my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marischal Posted July 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 ZzzzzzzzzzHemmin!Medichi!It's a sad man that ignores his cultural heritage , even unto that which is several generations removed.There's money in recycling the emotions for the amusement of the Youth of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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