CKLW! THE CK 80 SURVEY: THE ‘GREAT EIGHT’ 07/21/64

THIS WEEK 56 YEARS AGO

— CKLW 1964 JULY —

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The CKLW BIG 50 (plus) hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio (1964).

Previewed for the week of July 21-27, 1964

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The above CKLW chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

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A special THANKS to Ray Tessier, of Allen Park, MI., for recently contributing this CKLW 1964 survey chart with Motor City Radio Flashbacks. Thank you!

THIS WEEK IN AMERICA! BILLBOARD HOT 100: 07/25/70

BILLBOARD HOT 100 TABULATED BY RECORDS RETAIL SALES AND RADIO AIRPLAY

BILLBOARD HOT 100 JULY 19-25, 1970

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TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— BREAD —

Debuted at #96 on June 13, 1970. Six weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Make It With You” climbs to #5, this week, July 19-25, 1970.

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— THE 5 STAIRSTEPS —

Debuted at #95 on March 21, 1970 (as the B-side of “Dear Prudence”). Sixteen weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Ooh Child” climbs to #8, this week, July 19-25, 1970.

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Note: Seven weeks after its B-side debut, in the May 2, 1970 issue, Billboard listed the single as “Ooh Child/Dear Prudence” at #66 (after “Dear Prudence” was stuck at #66 for three weeks; beginning April 18) and dropped down to #68 on May 16. The single was relisted as “Ooh Child” (as titled) at #71 — after a two week absence off the charts — on May 30, 1970. [JF]

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— ERIC BURDON and WAR —

Debuted at #99 on May 23, 1970. Ten weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Spill The Wine” climbs to #14, this week, July 19-25, 1970.

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— THE FLAMING EMBER —

Debuted at #97 on May 23, 1970. Ten weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Westbound #9” drops to #30, this week, July 19-25, 1970.

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— CLARENCE CARTER —

Debuted at #90 on July 18, 1970. Two weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Patches” climbs to #60, this week, July 19-25, 1970.

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES OF 1970!

— GENE CHANDER —

Debuted at #86 on July 11, 1970. Three weeks playing the Billboard Singles chart, “Groovy Situation” climbs to #65 (three weeks), this week, July 19-25, 1970.

THIS WEEK 50 YEARS AGO: THE HOTTEST HIT IN THE USA!

NUMBER 1 IN AMERICA * JULY 19-25, 1970

— NUMBER ONE 1970 —

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SEVENTEEN WEEKS on the singles chart, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 this month (4 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Week ending July 19 through August 21, 1970. (Source: Billboard)

For our previous Billboard Number One U.S.A. Hits go HERE