Top 100 Songs of 1968

Publish date: 2024-07-30

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

  • Spooky – The Classics IV
  • Playboy – Gene and Debbe
  • Slip Away – Clarence Carter
  •  MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
  •  Light My Fire – Jose Feliciano
  •  I Love You – People
  •  Take Time to Know Her – Percy Sledge
  •  Pictures of Matchstick Men – Status Quo
  •  Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer
  •  Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
  •  I Got the Feelin’ – James Brown and The Famous Flames
  •  I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You – The Bee Gees
  •  Lady Madonna – The Beatles
  •  Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan
  •  Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
  •  Bottle of Wine – The Fireballs
  •  Stay in My Corner – The Dells
  •  Soul Serenade – Willie Mitchell
  •  Delilah – Tom Jones
  •  Nobody But Me – The Human Beinz
  •  I Thank You – Sam and Dave
  •  The Fool On the Hill – Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66
  •  Sky Pilot – Eric Burdon and The Animals
  •  Indian Lake – The Cowsills
  •  I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight? – Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
  •  Over You – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
  •  Medley: Goin’ Out Of My Head / Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – The Lettermen
  •  Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day – Stevie Wonder
  •  The Unicorn – The Irish Rovers
  •  You Keep Me Hangin’ On – Vanilla Fudge
  •  Revolution – The Beatles
  •  Woman, Woman – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
  •  Elenore – The Turtles
  •  White Room – Cream
  •  You’re All I Need to Get By – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
  •  Baby, Now That I’ve Found You – The Foundations
  •  Sweet Inspiration – The Sweet Inspirations
  •  If You Can Want – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
  •  Cab Driver – The Mills Brothers
  •  Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers
  •  Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
  •  Scarborough Fair / Canticle – Simon and Garfunkel
  •  Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud – James Brown & The Famous Flames
  •  The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) – Manfred Mann
  •  Here Comes the Judge – Shorty Long
  •  I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
  •  Think – Aretha Franklin
  •  Sealed With a Kiss – Gary Lewis and The Playboys
  •  Piece of My Heart – Big Brother and The Holding Company
  •  Suzie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival
  •  Bend Me Shape Me – The American Breed
  •  Hey, Western Union Man – Jerry Butler
  •  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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