1970: Mungo Jerry, a British band with an unusual name and a unique sound, had the top tune in the UK with "In The Summertime". It went on to become the best selling UK single of the year, spending seven weeks at #1 and was a hit in 26 other countries including the US, where it would rise to #3 in mid-August.
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1965: Six weeks after it entered the Billboard Hot 100, "Back In My Arms Again" becomes The Supremes fifth consecutive number one hit. They were the first American group to accomplish that feat.
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1966: The Rolling Stones had the top song in the US with "Paint It Black", the first #1 Pop single to feature a sitar.
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1967: Stevie Wonder's "I Was Made To Love Her" is released in the US, where it would climb to #2.
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1975: Windsor Davies and Don Estelle were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Whispering Grass.' It was a spin-off from the BBC TV sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Originally recorded by The Ink Spots in 1940.
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