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In 1961, The Federal Communications Commission gave approval for FM Stereo broadcasting. While it would be another five or six years before FM stations went “underground” or “progressive” to attract listeners who were tired of the lack of audio quality on AM stations, FM stations to this time had broadcast in glorious monaural sound. Today, FM broadcasting in the United States accounts for more than 80 percent of radio listening.

In 1963, On the cover of TV Guide: “Red Skelton”. Other Articles: Dinah Shore, George Gobel

In 1963, “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1963, READING ABOUT ALLAN SHERMAN The comic folksinger is profiled in a “SATURDAY EVENING POST” article title “SPOOFSTER”

In 1965, Roger Miller was at #1 on the US Country charts with "King Of The Road." The song has been covered by many other artists, including George Jones, Dean Martin, Boxcar Willie, Randy Travis, the Statler Brothers, Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson, The Proclaimers and Jerry Lee Lewis.

In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: RODDY McDOWALL as THE BOOKWORM

In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: MARKETTES (“BATMAN”, “OUTER LIMITS”), WAYNE FONTANA (“COME ON HOME”), KNICKERBOCKERS

In 1968, R.C., “Dance To The Music” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Jennifer Jupiter” by Donovan peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Beatles”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Cinderella Rockefella” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉 “Red Red Wine” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “100 Years” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ame Caline (Soul Coaxing)” by Raymond LeFèvre and His Orchestra peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dance To The Music” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Diane” by Joe Harnell and His Orchestra peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Follow The Boys” by Connie Francis peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Gentle On My Mind” by Patti Page peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Greasy Heart” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “How Can I Forget” by Ben E. King peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I Got What I Wanted” by Brook Benton peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “If You Can't Rock Me” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “In Need Of A Friend” by Cowsills peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jennifer Juniper” by Donovan peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jumbo” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Louisiana Man” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love In Them There Hills” by The Vibrations peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Me, The Peaceful Heart” by Lulu peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Never Get Enough Of Your Love” by Oscar Toney, Jr. peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Rice Is Nice” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sandy” by Dion (Dion Di Muci) peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Scarborough Fair(/Canticle)” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Show Time” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Take Good Care Of My Baby” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Hesitations peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Shadow Of Your Love” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Twenty Miles” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “What Are Boys Made Of” by Percells peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You've Still Got A Place In My Heart” by Dean Martin peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Young Lovers” by Paul and Paula peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Your Heart Is Free, Just Like The Wind” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Cinderella Rockefella” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ame Caline (Soul Coaxing)” by Raymond LeFèvre and His Orchestra peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Back On My Feet Again” by The Foundations peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Come To Me Softly” by Jimmy James and The Vagabonds peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Fire Brigade” by The Move peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Forever Came Today” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “In Need Of A Friend” by Cowsills peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Meraviglioso” by Domenico Modugno peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Over The Mountain, Across The Sea” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Playboy” by Gene and Debbe peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Legend Of Xanadu” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Up From The Skies” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Up To My Neck In High Muddy Water” by The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You've Got To Be Loved” by Montanas peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Brown-Eyed Handsome Man” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “For Whom The Bell Tolls” by Simon Dupree and The Big Sound peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “If I Only Had Time” by John Rowles peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Our Day Will Come” by Ruby and The Romantics peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Robot” by The Tornados peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Some Other Guy” by Big Three peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “The Folk Singer” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Wonder Boy” by The Kinks peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Underneath The Arches / Friday Kind Of Monday” by Johnny Farnham peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Everlasting Love” by Town Criers peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “In Dreams” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “What Will My Mary Say” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “You Used To Be” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “In een rijtuigje” by Wim Sonneveld and Leen Jongewaard peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Soerabaja” by Anneke Grönloh or Imca Marina peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Cinderella Rockefella” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Bend Me, Shape Me” by The American Breed peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Casatschok” by Boris Rubaschkin peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “City-Girl” by Peter Orloff peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't Stop The Carnival” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Everlasting Love” by Love Affair peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “L'amour est bleu” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sind Sie der Graf von Luxemburg?” by Dorthe peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Legend Of Xanadu” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Words” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Redding peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Foot Tapper” by The Shadows peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “L'amour est bleu” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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