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00:008 Forgotten One hit wonders from 1969 that still deserve a spin.
00:06Number 8 Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum
00:10Two million sold – fuzzy gospel rock with an instantly recognizable riff became a soundtrack
00:15staple as Greenbaum's chart presence vanished.
00:19Number 7 Israelites – Desmond Decker and the Aces
00:23Reggae crack number 9 in America
00:26Patois chronicled struggle, sparked dancing and predated Marley, yet yielded Decker limited
00:31rewards.
00:33Number 6 Get Together – The Youngbloods
00:37A peace anthem peaking at number 5 during Vietnam turmoil.
00:41Perfect timing, brief lightning, symbolic hope with limited lasting impact.
00:46Number 5 Hot Smoke and Sassafras – Bubble Puppy
00:50Texas psych stormed to number 14 with adventurous guitar heroics.
00:54The industry sidelined regional scenes leaving collectors to remember.
00:59Number 4 Tracy – The Cufflinks
01:02A studio confection that charted globally without a real touring band.
01:07Manufactured fantasy triumphed as a one-time magic.
01:10Number 3 Take A Letter Maria – R.B. Greaves
01:14Latin spiced pop with mariachi horns peaked at number 2.
01:18Irresistible radio gold, yet fame evaporated as attention wandered.
01:22Number 2 Smile A Little Smile For Me – The Flying Machine
01:28A number 5 bubblegum beacon delivering instant joy.
01:31They couldn't replicate the effortless bounce and industry indifference followed.
01:36Number 1 Baby It's You – Smith
01:40Their charge cover hit number 5, powered by Gail McCormick's roaring vocals.
01:45Swift breakup underscored the industry s ruthless fickleness.
01:48Crazy face cover hit number 6, powered by Gail McCormick.
01:50I'm very pleased to be the creator of the Sea.
01:52Everyone is dying to be ready for a while.
01:53They're all in the same area.
01:54I don't know.
01:55Even in the same area.
01:55Please leave this a while on your own.
01:55Number 3
01:57You are in the same area.
01:58I'm very pleased to be the one.
01:59A nice department.
02:00I think a great place is a great place.
02:01I think it's a great place to be the entire world.
02:03The design you feel, a great place is one of the time.
02:05I'm very pleased to be the one of the five planets.
02:08The design you feel, a great place is to be the size of a world.
02:10That's a great place to be the whole planet.
02:12I think it's exceptional.
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