Also on this date, The Fifth Dimension appear on an episode of the ABC Television Series “It Takes A Thief”
And, The Doors’ album “Morrison Hotel” goes gold, eventually peaking at #4 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart (a pretty amazing feat at the time considering the LP didn’t contain a hit single!)
Meanwhile, here in Chicago, here is how our WCFL Top 40 Chart shaped up for the week of February 23rd, 1970 ...
Simon and Garfunkel hold down the #1 spot for a second week in a row with their timeless classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Meanwhile, The Delfonics make a ten point jump into The Top Ten with "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," rising from #20 to #10.
A new, heavier version of an old classic, "House Of The Rising Sun" seems to be making some noise this week as it moves up 14 places (from #28 to #14) for Frijid Pink. It will go Top 5 nationally ... and peak at #2 here on the 'CFL chart in a few weeks.
Other big movers this week (ten points or more) include "Kentucky Rain" by Elvis Presley, "Oh Me, Oh My" by Lulu, "Celebrate" by Three Dog Night and "Evil Ways" by Santana.
New on the chart this week at #40 is Todd Rundgren's original version of "Hello It's Me," released under his band's name, Nazz. John Lennon's latest (the previously covered "Instant Karma") premiers this week at #37.
And Bubble Gum seems to be the flavor again for this week's Hit Bound selections ... check out the new releases by Tommy Roe ("Stir It Up And Serve It") and The Archies ("Who's Your Baby").
