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Class of 1971 songs

The class of 1971 grew up with the number one hits from 1966 to 1976. Here they are, year by year, in the order they reached the top.

260 songs, listed in the order they reached the top.

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1966

In 1966, I'm a Believer by The Monkees holds No. 1 for 7 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel. The Monkees and The Beatles each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. The Sound of SilenceSimon and Garfunkel
  2. We Can Work It OutThe Beatles
  3. My LovePetula Clark
  4. Lightnin' StrikesLou Christie
  5. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'Nancy Sinatra
  6. The Ballad of the Green BeretsSSgt Barry Sadler
  7. Soul and InspirationThe Righteous Brothers
  8. Good Lovin'The Young Rascals
  9. Monday MondayThe Mamas and the Papas
  10. When a Man Loves a WomanPercy Sledge
  11. Paint It BlackThe Rolling Stones
  12. Paperback WriterThe Beatles
  13. Strangers in the NightFrank Sinatra
  14. Hanky PankyTommy James and the Shondells
  15. Wild ThingThe Troggs
  16. Summer in the CityThe Lovin' Spoonful
  17. Sunshine SupermanDonovan
  18. You Can't Hurry LoveThe Supremes
  19. CherishThe Association
  20. Reach Out I'll Be ThereThe Four Tops
  21. 96 Tears? and the Mysterians
  22. Last Train to ClarksvilleThe Monkees
  23. Poor Side of TownJohnny Rivers
  24. You Keep Me Hangin' OnThe Supremes
  25. Winchester CathedralThe New Vaudeville Band
  26. Good VibrationsThe Beach Boys
  27. I'm a BelieverThe Monkees

1967

In 1967, To Sir with Love by Lulu holds No. 1 for 5 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Kind of a Drag by The Buckinghams. The Beatles has 3 No. 1s.

  1. Kind of a DragThe Buckinghams
  2. Ruby TuesdayThe Rolling Stones
  3. Love Is Here and Now You're GoneThe Supremes
  4. Penny LaneThe Beatles
  5. Happy TogetherThe Turtles
  6. Somethin' StupidFrank Sinatra
  7. The HappeningThe Supremes
  8. Groovin'The Young Rascals
  9. RespectAretha Franklin
  10. WindyThe Association
  11. Light My FireThe Doors
  12. All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
  13. Ode to Billie JoeBobbie Gentry
  14. The LetterThe Box Tops
  15. To Sir with LoveLulu
  16. Incense and PeppermintsStrawberry Alarm Clock
  17. Daydream BelieverThe Monkees
  18. Hello GoodbyeThe Beatles

1968

In 1968, Hey Jude by The Beatles holds No. 1 for 9 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Judy in Disguise by John Fred.

  1. Judy in DisguiseJohn Fred
  2. Green TambourineThe Lemon Pipers
  3. Love Is BluePaul Mauriat
  4. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the BayOtis Redding
  5. HoneyBobby Goldsboro
  6. Tighten UpArchie Bell
  7. Mrs. RobinsonSimon and Garfunkel
  8. This Guy's in Love with YouHerb Alpert
  9. Grazing in the GrassHugh Masekela
  10. Hello I Love YouThe Doors
  11. People Got to Be FreeThe Rascals
  12. Harper Valley PTAJeannie C. Riley
  13. Hey JudeThe Beatles
  14. Love ChildThe Supremes
  15. I Heard It Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye

1969

In 1969, Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension and In the Year 2525 by Zager and Evans each hold No. 1 for 6 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells. The 5th Dimension and The Beatles each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. Crimson and CloverTommy James and the Shondells
  2. Everyday PeopleSly & The Family Stone
  3. DizzyTommy Roe
  4. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine InThe 5th Dimension
  5. Get BackThe Beatles
  6. Love Theme from Romeo and JulietHenry Mancini
  7. In the Year 2525Zager and Evans
  8. Honky Tonk WomenThe Rolling Stones
  9. Sugar, SugarThe Archies
  10. I Can't Get Next to YouThe Temptations
  11. Suspicious MindsElvis Presley
  12. Wedding Bell BluesThe 5th Dimension
  13. Come TogetherThe Beatles
  14. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him GoodbyeSteam
  15. Leaving on a Jet PlanePeter, Paul and Mary
  16. Someday We'll Be TogetherThe Supremes

1970

In 1970, Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel holds No. 1 for 6 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head by B.J. Thomas. The Jackson 5 has 4 No. 1s.

  1. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My HeadB.J. Thomas
  2. I Want You BackThe Jackson 5
  3. VenusShocking Blue
  4. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)Sly & The Family Stone
  5. Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon and Garfunkel
  6. Let It BeThe Beatles
  7. ABCThe Jackson 5
  8. American WomanThe Guess Who
  9. Everything Is BeautifulRay Stevens
  10. The Long and Winding RoadThe Beatles
  11. The Love You SaveThe Jackson 5
  12. Mama Told Me Not to ComeThree Dog Night
  13. (They Long to Be) Close to YouThe Carpenters
  14. Make It with YouBread
  15. WarEdwin Starr
  16. Ain't No Mountain High EnoughDiana Ross
  17. Cracklin' RosieNeil Diamond
  18. I'll Be ThereThe Jackson 5
  19. I Think I Love YouThe Partridge Family
  20. The Tears of a ClownSmokey Robinson and the Miracles
  21. My Sweet LordGeorge Harrison

1971

In 1971, Joy to the World by Three Dog Night holds No. 1 for 6 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Knock Three Times by Tony Orlando & Dawn.

  1. Knock Three TimesTony Orlando & Dawn
  2. One Bad AppleThe Osmonds
  3. Me and Bobby McGeeJanis Joplin
  4. Just My ImaginationThe Temptations
  5. Joy to the WorldThree Dog Night
  6. Brown SugarThe Rolling Stones
  7. Want AdsThe Honey Cone
  8. It's Too LateCarole King
  9. Indian ReservationPaul Revere & the Raiders
  10. You've Got a FriendJames Taylor
  11. How Can You Mend a Broken HeartThe Bee Gees
  12. Uncle Albert/Admiral HalseyWings
  13. Go Away Little GirlDonny Osmond
  14. Maggie MayRod Stewart
  15. Gypsys Tramps and ThievesCher
  16. Theme from ShaftIsaac Hayes
  17. Family AffairSly and the Family Stone
  18. Brand New KeyMelanie

1972

In 1972, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack and Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan each hold No. 1 for 6 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with American Pie by Don McLean.

  1. American PieDon McLean
  2. Let's Stay TogetherAl Green
  3. Without YouNilsson
  4. Heart of GoldNeil Young
  5. A Horse with No NameAmerica
  6. The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack
  7. Oh GirlThe Chi-Lites
  8. I'll Take You ThereThe Staple Singers
  9. The Candy ManSammy Davis Jr.
  10. Song Sung BlueNeil Diamond
  11. Lean on MeBill Withers
  12. Alone Again (Naturally)Gilbert O'Sullivan
  13. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)Looking Glass
  14. Black and WhiteThree Dog Night
  15. Baby, Don't Get Hooked on MeMac Davis
  16. BenMichael Jackson
  17. My Ding-a-LingChuck Berry
  18. I Can See Clearly NowJohnny Nash
  19. Papa Was a Rollin' StoneThe Temptations
  20. I Am WomanHelen Reddy
  21. Me and Mrs. JonesBilly Paul

1973

In 1973, Killing Me Softly with His Song by Roberta Flack holds No. 1 for 5 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with You're So Vain by Carly Simon. Jim Croce and Stevie Wonder each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. You're So VainCarly Simon
  2. SuperstitionStevie Wonder
  3. Crocodile RockElton John
  4. Killing Me Softly with His SongRoberta Flack
  5. Love TrainThe O'Jays
  6. The Night the Lights Went Out in GeorgiaVicki Lawrence
  7. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak TreeTony Orlando & Dawn
  8. You Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie Wonder
  9. FrankensteinEdgar Winter Group
  10. My LovePaul McCartney
  11. Give Me LoveGeorge Harrison
  12. Will It Go Round in CirclesBilly Preston
  13. Bad, Bad Leroy BrownJim Croce
  14. The Morning AfterMaureen McGovern
  15. Touch Me in the MorningDiana Ross
  16. Brother LouieStories
  17. Let's Get It OnMarvin Gaye
  18. Delta DawnHelen Reddy
  19. We're an American BandGrand Funk Railroad
  20. Half-BreedCher
  21. AngieThe Rolling Stones
  22. Midnight Train to GeorgiaGladys Knight and the Pips
  23. Keep on TruckinEddie Kendricks
  24. PhotographRingo Starr
  25. Top of the WorldThe Carpenters
  26. The Most Beautiful GirlCharlie Rich
  27. Time in a BottleJim Croce

1974

In 1974, You Make Me Feel Brand New by The Stylistics holds No. 1 for 8 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with The Joker by The Steve Miller Band. John Denver has 2 No. 1s.

  1. The JokerThe Steve Miller Band
  2. Show and TellAl Wilson
  3. You're SixteenRingo Starr
  4. The Way We WereBarbra Streisand
  5. Love's ThemeLove Unlimited Orchestra
  6. Seasons in the SunTerry Jacks
  7. Dark LadyCher
  8. Sunshine on My ShouldersJohn Denver
  9. Hooked on a FeelingBlue Swede
  10. Bennie and the JetsElton John
  11. TSOPMFSB
  12. The Loco-MotionGrand Funk Railroad
  13. The StreakRay Stevens
  14. Band on the RunWings
  15. Billy, Don't Be a HeroBo Donaldson
  16. You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe Stylistics
  17. SundownGordon Lightfoot
  18. Rock the BoatThe Hues Corporation
  19. Rock Your BabyGeorge McCrae
  20. Annie's SongJohn Denver
  21. Feel Like Makin' LoveRoberta Flack
  22. The Night Chicago DiedPaper Lace
  23. (You're) Having My BabyPaul Anka and Odia Coates
  24. I Shot the SheriffEric Clapton
  25. Can't Get Enough of Your Love, BabeBarry White
  26. Rock Me GentlyAndy Kim
  27. I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John
  28. Nothing from NothingBilly Preston
  29. Then Came YouDionne Warwick and the Spinners
  30. You Haven't Done Nothin'Stevie Wonder
  31. You Ain't Seen Nothing YetBachman-Turner Overdrive
  32. Whatever Gets You Thru the NightJohn Lennon
  33. I Can HelpBilly Swan
  34. Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas
  35. Cat's in the CradleHarry Chapin
  36. Angie BabyHelen Reddy

1975

In 1975, Love Will Keep Us Together by Captain & Tennille holds No. 1 for 4 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John. Elton John has 3 No. 1s.

  1. Lucy in the Sky with DiamondsElton John
  2. MandyBarry Manilow
  3. Please Mr. PostmanThe Carpenters
  4. Laughter in the RainNeil Sedaka
  5. FireOhio Players
  6. You're No GoodLinda Ronstadt
  7. Pick Up the PiecesAverage White Band
  8. Best of My LoveEagles
  9. Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John
  10. Black WaterThe Doobie Brothers
  11. My Eyes Adored YouFrankie Valli
  12. Lady MarmaladeLabelle
  13. Lovin' YouMinnie Riperton
  14. Philadelphia FreedomElton John
  15. Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong SongB.J. Thomas
  16. He Don't Love YouTony Orlando and Dawn
  17. Shining StarEarth Wind and Fire
  18. Before the Next Teardrop FallsFreddy Fender
  19. Thank God I'm a Country BoyJohn Denver
  20. Sister Golden HairAmerica
  21. Love Will Keep Us TogetherCaptain & Tennille
  22. Listen to What the Man SaidWings
  23. The HustleVan McCoy
  24. One of These NightsEagles
  25. Jive Talkin'Bee Gees
  26. Fallin' in LoveHamilton Joe Frank and Reynolds
  27. Get Down TonightKC and the Sunshine Band
  28. Rhinestone CowboyGlen Campbell
  29. FameDavid Bowie
  30. I'm SorryJohn Denver
  31. Bad BloodNeil Sedaka
  32. Island GirlElton John
  33. That's the Way I Like ItKC and the Sunshine Band
  34. Fly Robin FlySilver Convention
  35. Let's Do It AgainThe Staple Singers

1976

In 1976, Tonight's the Night by Rod Stewart holds No. 1 for 8 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers. Diana Ross has 2 No. 1s.

  1. Saturday NightBay City Rollers
  2. ConvoyC.W. McCall
  3. I Write the SongsBarry Manilow
  4. Theme from MahoganyDiana Ross
  5. Love RollercoasterOhio Players
  6. 50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon
  7. Theme from S.W.A.T.Rhythm Heritage
  8. Love MachineThe Miracles
  9. December 1963 (Oh What a Night)The Four Seasons
  10. Disco LadyJohnnie Taylor
  11. Let Your Love FlowThe Bellamy Brothers
  12. Welcome BackJohn Sebastian
  13. Boogie FeverThe Sylvers
  14. Silly Love SongsWings
  15. Love HangoverDiana Ross
  16. Afternoon DelightStarland Vocal Band
  17. Kiss and Say GoodbyeManhattans
  18. Don't Go Breaking My HeartElton John and Kiki Dee
  19. You Should Be DancingBee Gees
  20. Shake Your BootyKC and the Sunshine Band
  21. Play That Funky MusicWild Cherry
  22. A Fifth of BeethovenWalter Murphy
  23. Disco DuckRick Dees
  24. If You Leave Me NowChicago
  25. Rock'n MeSteve Miller Band
  26. Tonight's the NightRod Stewart
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