Fifty years ago in Chicago.
20. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD-- B.J. Thomas #1 When I hear this song I always think of those two on the bicycle from that movie.
19. ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME-- R.B. Greaves #27 That remake in the 1980s was a cover. Best known for his "Take A Letter Maria" (#2-1969). Born Ronald Bertram Aloysius Greaves in 1944.
18. SAVE THE COUNTRY-- Thelma Houston #74 A Laura Nyro song. make sure you see the Soul of the North video of the four black chicks and the white guy dancing. Her next Top 100 song went to #1 in 1977. "Don't Leave Me This Way" in case you're wondering.
17. WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES-- Joe South #12 Read the lyrics to this song. Something we could really use in these divided days. Born Joe Souter in 1940.
16. BLOWING AWAY-- Fifth Dimension #21 Another Laura Nyro song, see Song #18. In 1969, they hit #1 with another Laura Nyro song. "Wedding Bell Blues" in case you're wondering.
Name That Tune (from the above songs): "Yeah, Before You Abuse, Criticize and Accuse." Answer below. --RoadDog
"Walk A Mile In My Shoes"
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