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Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 1968. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

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Top 100 Songs of 1968

Top 100 Songs of 1968

1People Got to Be Free – The Rascals

2Love is Blue – Paul Mauriat

3Honey – Bobby Goldsboro

4Hey Jude – The Beatles

5(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

6Sunshine of Your Love – Cream

7The Good, The Bad and the Ugly – Hugo Montenegro

8This Guy’s In Love With You – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

9Mrs. Robinson – Simon and Garfunkel

10Tighten Up, Pt. 1 – Archie Bell and The Drells

11Harper Valley P.T.A. – Jeannie C. Riley

12Little Green Apples – O.C. Smith

13Mony Mony – Tommy James and The Shondells

14Young Girl – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

15Hello, I Love You – The Doors

16Cry Like a Baby – The Box Tops

17Grazing In the Grass – Hugh Masekela

18Stoned Soul Picnic – The Fifth Dimension

19Midnight Confessions – The Grass Roots

20Dance to the Music – Sly and The Family Stone

21The Horse – Cliff Nobles & Co.

22I Wish it Would Rain – The Temptations

23La-La Means I Love You – The Delfonics

24Turn Around, Look At Me – The Vogues

25Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) – John Fred & His Playboy Band

26Love Child – Diana Ross and The Supremes

27The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde – Georgie Fame

28Angel of the Morning – Merrilee Rush

29Those Were the Days – Mary Hopkin

30Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf

31Cowboys to Girls – The Intruders

32Lady Willpower – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

33Simon Says – The 1910 Fruitgum Company

34A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals

35The Look of Love – Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66

36Hold Me Tight – Johnny Nash

37Yummy, Yummy, Yummy – The Ohio Express

38Fire – The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown

39Love Is All Around – The Troggs

40Theme from “Valley of the Dolls” – Dionne Warwick

41Classical Gas – Mason Williams

42Girl Watcher – The O’Kaysions

43Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) – Aretha Franklin

44Green Tambourine – The Lemon Pipers

451,2,3 Red Light – The 1910 Fruitgum Company

46Reach Out Of The Darkness – Friend & Lover

47Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones

More 53 Top Songs of 1968

    1. Spooky – The Classics IV
    2. Playboy – Gene and Debbe
    3. Slip Away – Clarence Carter
    4.  MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
    5.  Light My Fire – Jose Feliciano
    6.  I Love You – People
    7.  Take Time to Know Her – Percy Sledge
    8.  Pictures of Matchstick Men – Status Quo
    9.  Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer
    10.  Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
    11.  I Got the Feelin’ – James Brown and The Famous Flames
    12.  I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You – The Bee Gees
    13.  Lady Madonna – The Beatles
    14.  Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan
    15.  Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
    16.  Bottle of Wine – The Fireballs
    17.  Stay in My Corner – The Dells
    18.  Soul Serenade – Willie Mitchell
    19.  Delilah – Tom Jones
    20.  Nobody But Me – The Human Beinz
    21.  I Thank You – Sam and Dave
    22.  The Fool On the Hill – Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66
    23.  Sky Pilot – Eric Burdon and The Animals
    24.  Indian Lake – The Cowsills
    25.  I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight? – Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
    26.  Over You – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
    27.  Medley: Goin’ Out Of My Head / Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – The Lettermen
    28.  Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day – Stevie Wonder
    29.  The Unicorn – The Irish Rovers
    30.  You Keep Me Hangin’ On – Vanilla Fudge
    31.  Revolution – The Beatles
    32.  Woman, Woman – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
    33.  Elenore – The Turtles
    34.  White Room – Cream
    35.  You’re All I Need to Get By – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
    36.  Baby, Now That I’ve Found You – The Foundations
    37.  Sweet Inspiration – The Sweet Inspirations
    38.  If You Can Want – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
    39.  Cab Driver – The Mills Brothers
    40.  Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers
    41.  Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
    42.  Scarborough Fair / Canticle – Simon and Garfunkel
    43.  Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud – James Brown & The Famous Flames
    44.  The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) – Manfred Mann
    45.  Here Comes the Judge – Shorty Long
    46.  I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
    47.  Think – Aretha Franklin
    48.  Sealed With a Kiss – Gary Lewis and The Playboys
    49.  Piece of My Heart – Big Brother and The Holding Company
    50.  Suzie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    51.  Bend Me Shape Me – The American Breed
    52.  Hey, Western Union Man – Jerry Butler
    53.  Never Give You Up – Jerry Butler

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Top 100 Songs of 1968 – Final Thoughts

The year 1968 was a turning point in history, and the music of that year reflected the turbulent times. The top 100 songs of 1968 included some of the most iconic and groundbreaking music of all time. From the Beatles’ “Hey Jude” to Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools,” the songs of 1968 continue to resonate with audiences today. Many of the songs tackled social and political issues of the time, such as civil rights and the Vietnam War, while others simply provided an escape from the chaos. Overall, the music of 1968 was a reflection of a generation searching for meaning and a voice, and it continues to inspire and influence new generations today.

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