(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “A Place in the Sun” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Wilson Pickett’s recording of the song at #434 on a list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Vibrations’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1966) →

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Lady Godiva” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Stop Stop Stop” by The Hollies peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “A Hazy Shade of Winter” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

(Saturday, December 10, 1966) — “Knock on Wood” by Eddie Floyd peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Knock on Wood’ by Eddie Floyd peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1966) →