These are the Top 40 songs as played on Chicago's famous WLS, 890 AM radio station fifty years ago.
(D) refers to a debut song. The number after the performer is the top position reached on the Billboard national Top 100.
40. LADY-- Jack Jones (D) #39 If you like Frank Sinatra, you'll like him. Had 20 Top 100s 1962-1968. His biggest hit was "Wives and Lovers" (#14-1963).
39. ONE MORE MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB-- Ronnie Dove (D) #45 Born in 1940 in Virginia.
38. CALIFORNIA NIGHTS-- Lesley Gore (D) #16 Her last top 40. Born New York City in 1946.
37. HIPPY DIPPY WEATHERMAN-- George Carlin (D) Did not rank. Mighty funny guy.
36. DETROIT CITY-- Tom Jones (D) #27 Had 30 Top 100s. The pride and joy of New South Wales.
Name That Tune (from the above): "Along The Sand, Let's Walk the Shore Together." --RoadDog
"California Nights"
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