‘Woodstock’ by Matthews’ Southern Comfort peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1971)

May 22, 20211970s, Popular Music 1970sadmin

(Saturday, May 22, 1971) — “Woodstock” by Matthews’ Southern Comfort peaked today at #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

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‘Woodstock’ by Matthews’ Southern Comfort peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1971)

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