The 10 Worst Charting Hits from July 6, 1968

[@TheCHR83]

Today's video is sponsored by Cigarettes! One puff and you'll be hooked! We're totally allowed to do this it's 1968!

[@Flamingbro69]

As a Lakers fan in ‘68 I promise you. This will be the year where we will finally beat the Celtics in the World Championship.

[@lunember95]

Winston tastes good like a *flick flick* cigarette should

[@AskDrannik]

George Carlin once said cigarette ads had a lot of innuendo. He wasn't wrong, especially in that old Chesterfield ad.

[@SarahElisabethJoyal]

Sorry, I'm not interested unless it's just that one millimeter longer

[@devinq4605]

MacArthur Park has been a running joke in my mom's side of the family for years. I actually think the Donna Summer version slaps for the record.

[@hiimemily]

"Later on in the year, they would give us Head!" Fun fact, that's actually why they named it that.

[@lizichell2]

I love the Donna summer version too

[@lunember95]

Funnily enough, I was actually exposed to your number one because of Timon & Pumbaa doing a cover of it for the ‘90s cartoon they starred in, difference being they say “I got *bugs* in my tummy” instead of love. Needless to say, it works way better. They also did a cover of Ben E. King’s Stand By Me for that same cartoon, and I was exposed to that because of the Topsy Turvy volume of those old Disney Sing-Along-Song tapes.

[@smoov22_sonic]

I was at a hotel on a school ski trip and my roommate was watching Spongebob and once it ended, that All That reboot started, and we sat on our beds questioning the existence of “bad guy” but with movie villains, a concept that belongs on KZbin more than network TV

[@SweptAway529]

Frank Devol and Sherwood Schwartz composed the Brady Bunch theme - the insert card said the Peppermint Trolley Gang sang and arranged the theme song. I recall seeing their name at the end credits in the first season of the show.

[@isabeld.paredes4923]

Only for that first season, but in 1969. Only to be replaced by the Brady Bunch kids themselves until the show ended in 1974

[@accam6734]

Little Green Apples beat Hey Jude to win the 1968 Grammy for song of the year.

[@TheCHR83]

Gotta love how the Grammys have always been a joke!

[@aristotleasparaguspodcast1129]

But wasn't that for the OC Smith version? His is significantly better just because it's a Soul song

[@kwakerjak]

@@aristotleasparaguspodcast1129 No, it was the original Bobby Russell version, which also won Best Country Song (though given that Song of the Year is specifically a songwriting award, you could argue Russell won for all three versions).

[@aristotleasparaguspodcast1129]

@kwakerjak I don't think he recorded an original version. He Got the Grammy for his role as a songwriter. OC Smith's won Song of the Year while Roger Miller's won Country song of the year

[@animerocksautistic]

That moment when you realise the guy who sang Macarthur Park was Albus Dumbledore...yes, really.

[@SarahElisabethJoyal]

I need someone to make that fanvid

[@lizichell2]

McArthur park is a good song

[@paulienuti8031]

I like it too but It’s his opinion

[@bobparker8294]

Even if the everyday housewife had lived a bad life, giving it up to be with Wayne Newton would be at least a step down.

[@Fluteboy]

10:17 - British indie band *Carter USM* parodied this line in their song *Anytime Anyplace Anywhere:* _There's no such thing as Dr Seuss_ _Vodka and tomato juice_ _Disneyland or dipsomania_ _Name your poison, pick a flavour_

[@tomhaskett5161]

Don't forget "The 1910 Fruit Gum Company" for a dopey name

[@citizennancy]

I remember listening to the oldies station and it played both MacArthur parks back to back. Took me an hour to get back to sleep.

[@SweptAway529]

Both versions-? According to Wikipedia, over 190 versions of the song have been recorded!

[@citizennancy]

@SweptAway529 yeah but I think only about two of those still get airplay.

[@SweptAway529]

@@citizennancy Agreed! Imagine if that radio station played all 190 versions! :D

[@RowanWarren78]

Fun fact, the worst song at the end, "Yummy Yummy Yummy" was supposedly a not so subtle reference to oral sex. This is according to the band itself. That's hilarious!

[@hiimemily]

Songs like that should sound more like "Watermelon Sugar" and less like... well, take your pick of one "Yummy" or three.

[@Iridescence93]

"You either really like Macarthur Park or think it is one of the stupidest songs ever written" Or in my case....both at the same time :) I mean you gotta give him credit whatever the song was actually inspired by he sells the hell out of it.

We all love the Weird Al parody.

[@aspalovin]

I'm 100 years old and never knew Peppermint Trolly composed the Brady Bunch Theme? Guess I didn't GAF... But good for them if they got a taste of royalties? And at least the Brady Bunch theme will live on unlike that 3 beat slide thing.. that I've never even heard of?

[@goober112]

#1 was on point holy crap.

[@Flamingbro69]

Ah 1968, back when the Celtics were the Boston team winning all the time, the Patriots were playing in a league that I didn’t name my channel after, and the Lakers had made a blockbuster trade with the 76ers to get Wilt Chamberlain.

[@David-yw2lv]

Chesterfield cigarettes were revived recently,I wonder if they plan on reviving 101's.

[@goldengoat7279]

I love these retro 60s 70s lists

[@lizichell2]

You criticise these songs when Toploader exist??

[@danadnauseam]

There were two other versions of Little Green Apples that charted in 1968, by Roger Miller and O.C. Smith. Smith's version peaked at #2 and became his signature song.

[@Vanessa.P]

Well, you didn't lie about the duds! No matter how many times I hear MacArthur Park I have to giggle about "I'll never have that recipe againnnnnnnnnnnn!" Who heard that and said "wow that really makes me feel something"? The song just always makes me picture a very melodramatic picnic. People! is a pretty hilarious name for a band. Probably not what they were actually going for though.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

Although I like MacArthur Park, the line that kills me is "like a striped pair of pants". That is bathos to the maximum!

[@Flamingbro69]

Here’s a song that definitely is a pretty underrated 80’s Song by a band that came from Down Under. Out of Mind, Out of Sight - Models (#37 Hot 100, 1986)

[@bigguys45s29]

Oh yeah, I like that one! Are you familiar with, “Little Darlin’” by Sheila (1981, No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100) and, “Cafe Amore” by Spyro Gyra? (1981, No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100)

[@Flamingbro69]

Big Guy’s 45’s No, I’ll definitely have to check them out though.

[@Flamingbro69]

Big Guy’s 45’s Both song’s are pretty good. First One Give’s me some Pat Benatar vibes and the Second One’s Pretty Groovy, would definitely make a good song to listen to at the Beach, well, when everything clears up.

[@bigguys45s29]

That One American Dude Who watches AFL Footy Glad you liked them. Final comment of the day: Ever heard of, “It Must Be Love” by Madness (1981, but didn’t Chart in the U.S. until in 1983 at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100) and, “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee? (1983, No. 74 on the Billboard Hot 100, much bigger hit in other countries)

[@Flamingbro69]

Big Guy’s 45’s I’ll also check those out

[@Goonerette75]

MacArthur Park would've been a better song if it had a singer with a stronger voice. That's before Donna Summer got to it. And that 101 cigarette commercial? It's left open to interpretation.

[@bigguys45s29]

Oh and guess what? Beck turns 50 tomorrow! So happy birthday to him! :D Also, did you check out, “Jamaica Ska” and, “Let Me Sleep Alone” yet?

[@bigguys45s29]

Lost Hits of the Day: “Jamaica Ska” by The Ska Kings (1964, No. 98 on the Billboard Hot 100) and, “Let Me Sleep Alone” By Cugini (1979, Peaked at No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early January of 1980) Check them out and then comment down your opinions on them! :D

[@TheCHR83]

wow even in the 60's we weren't safe from ska

[@bigguys45s29]

TheCHR83 But, it’s the GOOD sort of Ska. Not the 90’s style stuff. Screw Reel Big Fish’s cover of, “Take On Me!”

[@goldengoat7279]

CAKE

[@dragonpullman23]

I'm guessing the only reason "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro didn't make the list is because it was somehow off the charts by July 1968, despite spending 5 consecutive weeks at #1 in April and May of that year.

[@LuciferXFallen290]

Japanese group Mi-Ke cover this song. It's definitely the same song.

[@johnrunion5357]

the people's i love you was a remake. the original by the zombies is GREAT!

[@lizichell2]

I like the easy listening of the sixties

[@orangespark2340]

At 18:06, when you said "this", i mistakenly clicked on a picture of a bulge.

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

14:25 I like the intermission music!

Jurassic Park is frightening in the dark!

[@rockisheaven]

You’re not wrong about DW Washburn, but I’ll stick up for Head. It kind of rules if you interpret it as their ultimate expression of creativity (and there’s some kickass music in it too).

[@lenb7275]

I like 1 2 3 red light ! ❤

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

I actually like the Donna Summer version.... Call me crazy.

[@somebraveapollo8211]

Boyce & Hart wrote pretty much all of the Monkees hits. Not your #8 pick, though.

[@somebraveapollo8211]

They wrote a song for and appeared in 'Bewitched', "I'll Blow You a Kiss in the Wind". It honestly slaps.

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

The year I was born!

[@goldengoat7279]

BB Guns huh? Lmao that song was stupid

[@lenb7275]

" I Love you " was a song by the zombies !

[@joshzach9]

You are correct and The Zombies version was far superior, largely due to Colin Blunstone’s singing.

[@paulmartin7332]

Yes and a great song it is! Love it.

[@bigguys45s29]

Lost 80’s hit of the Day: “Nicole” by Point Blank (1981, No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100: Southern Rock with a nice beat to it.)

[@lizichell2]

I like all of these songs. Mind you I'm not like this guy trying to make out he is cool and edgy. I like the stuff I like

[@danielhayes7967]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXWQq4etnpiSfbcsi=R11SlYtg823dx4ri 4:53-6:30: Probably the best part if it wasn't such a tear jerker. I could see it metalized.

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

Never heard of The Peppermint Trolley Company....

[@somebraveapollo8211]

15:10 #TimesUp

[@mikeramp72]

I missed the live premiere of this, ill edit this comment when i finish le video Edit #1 - I plan on doing a worst/best list for ‘68 someday, hopefully this video will help me lmao Edit #2 - Woah McAruthur Park was really low

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

I KNEW #6 would! make this list!

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

Damn...I've never heard of the 2nd song either!!!

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

I've never heard of the first song.

[@jasonholbrook2019]

Three letters:WTF.

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

That's the year I was born!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@konstkaras]

You are still my favorite girlfriend, Alice ten feet Long.

[@Flamingbro69]

Will this ad be featured on the "Aesthetic Break" on one of these videos? I considered this one because of the hilarious YTP-style editing kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn6TdHWcrK6Sec0

[@TheCHR83]

Yikes, they don't make them like this anymore don't they?

[@Flamingbro69]

TheCHR83 I do like LBJ’s Daisy ad more, that one’s iconic and more impactful.

[@maxshea1829]

People started their own church. People's Temple. Boyce & Hart wrote a lot of great songs. Including a lot of the Monkees' great songs. Yeah, I know, the Monkees, okay. Anyway, "Alice Long" was...not so good! Actually, I really love Juice Newton's version of "Angel of the Morning." But I'm a sucker for sentiment! "Yummy yummy yummy I got love in my tummy"? Cue up the Beavis & Butthead laughs!

[@BlackAxe-ti7tj]

Ever hear of guitarist extraordinaire Guy Mann Dude?

[@danielhayes7967]

#4. Group's name could've been more original. The song was actually done by the Zombies. Flipside is more bizarre. "Somebody Tell Me Name."

[@davidirwin1549]

The Good Bad and Ugly was a classic, This Guy's in Love with You was a classic, the other's I agree were lame.

[@Avrysatos]

Pretty sure I’ll know all of these and wish I did not.

[@danielhayes7967]

It's actually Englebert Whatshisdink. Go Archie Bunker.

[@BryanWhite-zr5mq]

great vid but i must say i actually don't mind any of these songs imho

[@aspalovin]

Apu's Neice... I shall now play McArthur Park on the Tabla.. ''Yes Judges, there's your queen' That is friggin briiliant. Apu forever.

[@thegregbooyah]

#1 is absolutely the worst fu$&ing song I’ve ever heard in my life 🤣

[@JoeCool7835]

What? You talked about MacArthur Park and didn't bring up the Weird Al parody Jurassic Park, pretty much the only positive to that song? For shame!

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

I LOATHE Daydream Believer!!!

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

I love Patti Page, but OMG, I never knew she remade this God awful song!

[@lisakobarandaspastickraut714]

Daydream Believer and I'm A Believer are the WORST songs ever... I "believe"!

[@femboy-gardevoir]

I like MacArthur Park but even I know that the plot is dumb.