Here they are, the absolutely greatest hits from the history of popular music in the USA.
The very best music.
The Year is 1966

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Zorba The Greek - 02-66 - A&M
The Animals - Don't Bring Me Down - 07-66 - MGM
The Association - Along Comes Mary - 07-66 - Valiant
The Association - Cherish - 09-66 - Valiant
The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann - 01-66 - Capitol
The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations - 11-66 - Capitol
The Beach Boys - Sloop John B. - 04-66 - Capitol
The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice - 09-66 - Capitol
The Beatles - Day Tripper - 01-66 - Capitol
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby - 09-66 - Capitol
The Beatles - Nowhere Man - 03-66 - Capitol
The Beatles - Paperback Writer - 06-66 - Capitol
The Beatles - Yellow Submarine - 09-66 - Capitol
The Bobby Fuller Four - I Fought The Law - 03-66 - Mustang
James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World - 06-66 - King
Eric Burdon & The Animals - See See Rider - 10-66 - MGM
The Byrds - Eight Miles High - 05-66 - Columbia
The Capitols - Cool Jerk - 06-77 - Karen
Ray Charles - Crying Time - 02-66 - ABC Paramount
Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - 04-66 - Imperial
The Chiffons - Sweet Talkin' Guy - 06-66 - Laurie
Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes - 02-66 - MGM
Petula Clark - A Sign Of The Times - 04-66 - Warner
Petula Clark - I Couldn't Live Without Your Love - 08-66 - Warner
Petula Clark - My Love - 02-66 - Warner
Ray Coniff & The Singers - Somewhere, My Love - 07-66 - Columbia
Count Five - Psychotic Reaction - 10-66 - Double Shot
Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball - 06-66 - Columbia
Bobby Darin - If I Were A Carpenter - 10-66 - Atlantic
Neil Diamond - Cherry Cherry -10-66 - Bang
Donovan - Mellow Yellow - 12-66 - Epic
Donovan - Sunshine Superman - 08-66 - Epic
Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine - 09-66 - Amy
Mike Douglas - The Men In My Little Girl's Life - 01-66 - Epic
Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - 05-66 - Columbia
The Four Seasons - I've Got You Under My Skin - 10-66 - Philips
The Four Seasons - Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me) - 06-66 - Philips
The Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There - 10-66- Motown
The Four Seasons - Working My Way Back To You - 02-66 - Philips
The Happenings - See You In September - 08-66 - B.T.Puppy
Bobby Hebb - Sunny - 08-66 - Philips
Herman's Hermits - A Must To Avoid - 01-66 - MGM
Herman's Hermits - Dandy - 10-66 - MGM
Herman's Hermits - Leaning On The Lamp Post - 04-66 - MGM
Herman's Hermits - Listen People - 03-66 - MGM
Herman's Hermits - This Door Swings Both Ways - 08-66 - MGM
The Hollies - Bus Stop - 09-66 - Imperial
The Hollies - Stop Stop Stop - 12-66 - Imperial
The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine - 04-66 - Tamla
Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round - 03-66 - Carla
Tommy James & The Shondells - Hanky Panky - 07-66 - Roulette
The Kinks - A Well Respected Man - 02-66 - Reprise
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon - 09-66 - Reprise
Bob Kuban & The In-Men - The Cheater - 03-66 - Musicland
Brenda Lee - Coming On Strong - 11-66 - Decca
Jackie Lee - The Duck - 01-66 - Minwood
The Left Banke - Walk Away Renee - 10-66 - Smash
Gary Lewis & The Playboys - Green Grass - 06-66 - Liberty
Gary Lewis & The Playboys - My Heart's Symphony - 08-66 - Liberty
Gary Lewis & The Playboys - She's Just My Style - 01-66 - Liberty
Gary Lewis & The Playboys - Sure Gonna Miss Her - 04-66 - Liberty
Bob Lind - Elusive Butterfly - 03-66 - World Pacific
Los Bravos - Black Is Black - 09-66 - Parrot
The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream - 03-66 - Kama Sutra
The Lovin' Spoonful - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind - 05-66 - Kama Sutra
The Lovin' Spoonful - Rain On The Roof - 11-66 - Kama Sutra
The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City - 08-66 - Kama Sutra
The Lovin' Spoonful - You Didn't Have To Be So Nice - 01-66 - Kama Sutra
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' - 02-66 - Dunhill
The Mamas & The Papas - I Saw Her Again - 07-66 - Dunhill
The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday - 04-66 - Dunhill
Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love - 12-66 - Gordy
The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill - 02-66 - Tamla
Tommy McLain - Sweet Dreams - 08-66 - MSL
The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love - 05-66 - Fontana
The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go - 02-66 - Tamla
The Monkees - I'm A Believer - 12-66 - Colgems
The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville - 10-66 - Colgems
Chris Montez -The More I See You - 06-66 - A&M
Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haaa! - 08-66 - Warner
Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is - 12-66 - Par-Lo
The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral - 11-66 - Fontana
The Outsiders - Time Won't Let Me - 04-66 - Capitol
Robert Parker - Barefootin' - 06-66 - Nola
Peter & Gordon - Lady Godiva - 11-66 - Capitol
Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper - 07-66 - Jamie
Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 - 03-66 - Atlantic
Wilson Pickett - Land Of A 1,000 Dances - 09-66 - Atlantic
Sandy Posey - Born A Woman - 09-66 - MGM
James & Bobby Purify - I'm Your Puppet - 11-66 - Bell
? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians - 96 Tears - 09-66 - Cameo
Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing - 11-66 - Capitol
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Just Like Me - 01-66 - Columbia
Paul Revere & The Raiders - Kicks - 04-66 - Columbia
The Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration - 03-66 - Verve
Johnny Rivers - Poor Side Of Town - 10-66 - Imperial
Johnny Rivers  - Secret Agent Man - 04-66 - Imperial
Tommy Roe - Hooray For Hazel - 10-66 - ABC
Tommy Roe - Sweet Pea - 07-66 - ABC Paramount
The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown - 03-66 - London
The Rolling Stones - As Tears Go By - 01-66 - London
The Rolling Stones - Have You Seen Your Mother Baby Standing In The Shadow? - 10-66 - London
The Rolling Stones - Mother's Little Helper - 08-66 - London
The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black - 05-66 - London
The Royal Guardsmen - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron - 12-66 - Laurie
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - 10-66 - Soul
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly - 11-66 - New Voice
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels - Jenny Take A Ride! - 02-66 - New Voice
SSgt. Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets - 02-66 - RCA
Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood - 07-66 - MGM
The Sandpipers - Guantanamera - 09-66 - A&M
The Shades Of Blue - Oh How Happy - 06-66 - Impact
The Shadows Of Knight - Gloria - 05-66 - Dunwich
Simon & Garfunkel - A Hazy Shade Of Winter - 12-66 - Columbia
Simon & Garfunkel - Homeward Bound - 03-66 - Columbia
Simon & Garfunkel - I Am A Rock - 05-66 - Columbia
Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night - 06-66 - Reprise
Frank Sinatra - That's Life - 12-66 - Reprise
Nancy Sinatra - How Does That Grab You Darlin' - 05-66 - Reprise
Nancy Sinatra - Sugar Town - 12-66 - Reprise
Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - 02-66 - Reprise
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman - 06-66 - Atlantic
Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - 06-66 - Philips
The Standells - Dirty Water - 07-66 - Tower
The Statler Brothers - Flowers On The Wall - 01-66 - Columbia
Billy Stewart - Summertime - 08-66 - Chess
The Supremes - Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - 05-66 - Motown
The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You - 02-66 - Motown
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love - 09-66 - Motown
The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On -11-66 - Motown
The Swingin' Medallions - Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love) - 06-66 - Smash 2033
The Syndicate Of Sound - Little Girl - 07-66 - Bell
The T-Bones - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In) - 01-66 - Liberty
The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg - 07-66 - Gordy
The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - 09-66 - Gordy
The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You - 12-66 - Gordy
B.J. Thomas - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - 03-66 - Scepter
The Troggs - Wild Thing - 07-66 - Fontana/Atco
The Vogues - Five O'Clock World - 01-66 - Co & Ce
The Walker Brothers - The Sun AIn't Gonna Shine (Anymore) - 05-66 - Smash
Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner - 05-66 - Soul
Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael - 05-66 - Scepter
Roger Williams - Born Free - 11-66 - Kapp
Jackie Wilson - Whispers (Gettin' Louder) - 12-66 - Brunswick
Stevie Wonder - A Place In The Sun - 12-66 - Tamla
Stevie Wonder - Blowin' In The Wind - 08-66 - Tamla
Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright) - 02-66 - Tamla
The Yardbirds - Over Under Sideways Down - 08-66- Epic
The Yardbirds - Shapes Of Things - 05-66 - Epic
The Young Rascals - Good Lovin' - 04-66 - Atlantic

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