‘Sweet Hitch-Hiker’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1971)

(Saturday, August 21, 1971) — “Sweet Hitch-Hiker” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks.