“96 Tears” by Question Mark and the Mysterians was a smash hit in 1966. Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) wrote the song in his manager’s front room in Bay City, Michigan, and became the original ‘garage band’ of music. Years later punk bands would often reference this song as inspiration to the punk rock movement.
“In the Year 2525” by Zager and Evans who hail from Lincoln Nebraska was number one hit from 1969 that turned the music world upside down with deep lyrics and catchy hook. Zager now builds custom guitars in Lincoln, Nebraska and Rick Evans has all but disappeared from the spotlight.
“Nobody But Me” by the Human Beinz from Youngstown, Ohio hit the charts in 1967, with this ridiculous song being used in Quentin Tarantino movies.
“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, New York group who remained together for only one year, but the song is played every day in sporting events worldwide.
“Get Together” by the Youngbloods was actually a tune recorded as “Let’s Get Together” by The Kingston Trio, yet evolved into a protest song by the Youngbloods in the mid-60s.
“Judy in Disguise’” by John Fred and the Playboy Band from Louisiana was a smash, becoming the band’s only charted song; hitting number in the US, Germany, The UK and Ireland.