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Charles McKay

The Doors: Light My Fire

The Doors: Light My Fire

My journey through the 1960s continues. 1967Billboard’s Top Seller – “To Sir, with Love” by Don Black and Mark London and performed by Lulu Grammy for Record & Song of the Year (1968) – “Up, Up and Away” by Jimmy Webb (songwriter) and Johnny Rivers & Marc...

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Petula Clark sings “Downtown”

Petula Clark sings “Downtown”

My journey through the 1960s continues. 1965Billboard’s Top Seller – “Wooly Bully” by novelty rock 'n' roll band Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs Grammy for Record of the Year (1966) – “A Taste of Honey” Jerry Moss (producer) & Herb Alpert (producer & artist)...

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The Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand

The Beatles: I Want to Hold Your Hand

My journey through the 1960s continues. 1964Billboard’s Top Seller – “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles. They also had the No. 2, “She Loves You,” No. 13, “A Hard Day’s Night,” No. 14, “Love Me Do,” and No. 16, “Please, Please Me” spots! Grammy for Record of...

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