As 1968 unfolded, it followed the same basic form as 1967, but with a bit less patchouli oil and paisley.

Judging by the pop charts, the times seemed to be almost straightlaced and conservative, but with creativity still holding strong. Singles were still giving albums a run for the money, and in terms of longevity, singles actually seemed to have an edge over their long-playing competition.

Featured tracks include:

Words – The Bee Gees

Honey – Bobby Goldsboro

Cry Like a Baby – The Box Tops

Lady Madonna – The Beatles

Since You’ve Been Gone – Aretha Franklin

I Got the Feelin’ - James Brown

Dance to the Music – Sly and the Family Stone

Scarborough Fair/Canticle – Simon and Garfunkel

A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals

Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Take Time to Know Her – Percy Sledge

Delilah – Tom Jones