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Top 10 at 10 for Tue Jun 30: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1964

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1964



10. Walk on By -- Dionne Warwick

9. Bad to Me -- Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas (tune written by Lennon/McCartney)

8. Love Me With All Your Heart -- Ray Charles Singers (not the same 'Ray Charles')

7. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying -- Gerry & The Pacemakers (first group to break big out of Liverpool; before Beatles)

6. Memphis -- Johnny Rivers

5. People -- Barbra Streisand (her first hit)

4. My Boy Lollipop… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Mon Jun 29: Top Ten Songs with the Word "Summer" in the Title

The TOP TEN Songs with the Word "Summer" in the Title



10. Summertime Blues -- Eddie Cochran (peaked #8, 1958)

9. Summer -- War (peaked #7, 1976 - Latin funk-rock band from LA)

8. One Summer Night -- Danleers (peaked #7, 1958 - doo-wop group from Brooklyn)

7. A Summer Song -- Chad & Jeremy (peaked #7, 1964 - part of mid-60s British Invasion)

6. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer -- Nat King Cole (peaked #6, 1963)

5. Summer Breeze -- Seals & Crofts… Continue

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This weekend on AM740 - June 27 and 28, 2009

This weekend on AM740 - June 27 and 28, 2009



Weekends on AM740 are times for reflection and celebration. You’ll hear great music, of course, but also some unique cultural glimpses and snapshots of the best that Toronto has to offer. Here are a few highlights of what’s on this weekend.



SATURDAY





8am-9am :: From A Woman's Perspective with Marilyn Weston

This Saturday, whether… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Fri Jun 26: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1972

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1972



10. Daddy Don't You Walk so Fast -- Wayne Newton (his final big hit)

9. I Need You -- America

8. Rocket Man -- Elton John

7. Last Night, I Didn't Get to Sleep -- Fifth Dimension

6. Lean On Me -- Bill Withers

5. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face -- Roberta Flack

4. Nice to Be With You -- Gallery

3. Oh Girl -- Chi-Lites

2. Song Sung Blue -- Neil Diamond

1. Candy Man -- Sammy Davis Jr. (Davis famously hated… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Thu Jun 25: Top Ten Songs of Carly Simon

Top Ten Songs of Carly Simon who is celebrating her 64th birthday today. Happy birthday, Carly!



10. Coming Around Again (peaked at #18, in 1986)

9. The Right Thing to Do (peaked at #17, in 1973)

8. Haven't Got Time for the Pain (peaked at #14, in 1974)

7. Anticipation (peaked at #13, in 1971)

6. Jesse (peaked at #11, in 1980)

5. That's The Way I Always Heard it Should Be - peaked at #10 in 1971 (her first hit)

4. You Belong to Me (peaked at # 6, in 1978… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Wed Jun 24: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1954

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1954



10. Cross Over The Bridge -- Patti Page

9. Answer Me, My Love -- Nat King Cole

8. I Get So Lonely -- Four Knights

7. Three Coins in the Fountain -- Frank Sinatra

6. Young at Heart -- Frank Sinatra (Sinatra was 'back' after his early 50s meltdown)

5. If You Love Me, Really Love Me -- Kay Starr

4. Wanted -- Perry Como

3. Hernando's Hideaway -- Archie Bleyer

2. Three Coins in the Fountain -- Four Aces

1.… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Tue Jun 23: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1961

Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1961



10. Stand By Me -- Ben E. King

9. Those Oldies But Goodies -- Little Caesar & The Romans (different from Toronto group Little Caesar & Consuls)

8. Every Beat of My Heart -- Gladys Knight & The Pips (the family group's very first hit)

7. Boll Weevil Song -- Brook Benton

6. The Writing on The Wall -- Adam Wade

5. Travelin' Man -- Rick Nelson

4. Tossin' and Turnin' -- Bobby Lewis

3. Moody River -- Pat… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Mon Jun 22: Top Ten Songs of Anne Murray

Top Ten Songs of Anne Murray, celebrating her 64th birthday on the 20th!



10. Could I Have This Dance (only peaked at #33 in the US and #19 in Canada - but a Grammy winning classic)

9. Shadows in the Moonlight

8. Daydream Believer (cover of old Monkees hit)

7. Broken-Hearted Me

6. You Won't See Me (cover of Beatles song; a top 10 hit in both US and Canada)

5. I Just Fall in Love Again (only managed to hit #12 in the US, but a chart-topping #1 hit in… Continue

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This Week on AM740 -- June 22 to 26, 2009

This Week on AM740 -- JUNE 22 to JUNE 26, 2009



Countdowns, advocacy, fun tips, special guests, and great music...at work and all day, you'll hear the best of the best this week on AM740.



5:30am–10am :: The Happy Gang with Bill Gable, Eva D and John Gallagher

Monday: Some observations on the U.S. Open.

Tuesday: New DVD's at the video stores.

Wednesday: Origins of popular junk… Continue

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This weekend on AM740 - June 20 and 21, 2009

This weekend on AM740 - June 20 and 21, 2009



Weekends on AM740 are times for reflection and celebration. You’ll hear great music, of course, but also some unique cultural glimpses and snapshots of the best that Toronto has to offer. Here are a few highlights of what’s on this weekend.



SATURDAY





8am-9am :: From A Woman's Perspective with Marilyn Weston

This Saturday learn all… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Fri Jun 19: Top Ten Songs about Dad

Top Ten Songs about Dad to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday



10. That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine -- Gene Autry (peaked #7 in 1935)

9. Oh Mein Papa -- Eddie Calvert (huge British hit; instrumental version of Eddie Fisher's Oh My Papa - peaked #6 in 1953)

8. Men in My Little Girl's Life -- Mike Douglas (peaked at #6 in 1966)

7. My Dad -- Paul Peterson (peaked #6 in 1963)

6. Daddy's Little Girl -- Mills Brothers (peaked #5 in 1950)

5. Papa Loves Mambo -- Perry… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Thu June 18: Top Ten Hits of The Beach Boys

Top Ten Hits of The Beach Boys to celebrate Brian Wilson's birthday: June 20, 1942



10. Be True to Your School -- peaked #6 in 1963

9. Fun Fun Fun -- peaked #5 in 1964

8. Sloop John B -- peaked #3 in 1966 (old folk song)

7. Surfin' USA -- peaked #3 in 1963 (their first big hit)

6. California Girls -- peaked #3 in 1965

5. Barbara Ann -- peaked #2 in 1966 (lead vocal by Dean Torrence of Jan&Dean)

4. Kokomo -- peaked #1 in 1988 (huge comeback hit in Tom… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Wed June 17: Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1953

Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1953

10. Vaya Con Dios -- Les Paul & Mary Ford
9. No Other Love -- Perry Como
8. Doggie in the Window -- Patti Page
7. Pretend -- Nat King Cole
6. I Believe -- Frankie Laine
5. Say You're Mine Again -- Perry Como
4. Ruby -- Richard Hayman
3. April in Portugal -- Les Baxter
2. I'm Walking Behind You -- Eddie Fisher
1. Song from 'Moulin Rouge' -- Percy Faith & Felicia Saunders

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Top 10 at 10 for Tue June 16: Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1965

Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1965



10. Ticket to Ride -- Beatles

9. Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte -- Patti Page (her final big hit)

8. Engine Engine #9 -- Roger Miller

7. Help Me Rhonda -- Beach Boys

6. Wonderful World -- Herman's Hermits

5. Back in My Arms Again -- Supremes

4. Crying in the Chapel -- Elvis Presley (song originally recorded in 1960; held till now)

3. Wooly Bully -- Sam The Sham & Pharaohs

2. Mr.Tambourine Man -- The… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Mon Jun 15: Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1973

Top Ten Songs from This Week in 1973


10. You Are The Sunshine of My Life -- Stevie Wonder
9. Wildflower -- Skylark
8. Tie a Yellow Ribbon...Oak Tree -- Tony Orlando & Dawn
7. Kodachrome -- Paul Simon
6. Give Me Love, Give Me Peace -- George Harrison
5. Daniel -- Elton John
4. I'm Gonna Love You a Little Longer -- Barry White
3. Pillow Talk -- Sylvia
2. Playground In My Mind -- Clint Holmes
1. My Love -- Paul McCartney

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This Week on AM740 -- June 15 to 19, 2009

This Week on AM740 -- JUNE 15 to JUNE 19, 2009



Countdowns, advocacy, fun tips, special guests, and great music...at work and all day, you'll hear the best of the best this week on AM740.



5:30am–10am :: The Happy Gang with Bill Gable, Eva D and John Gallagher

Monday: When the economy gets sluggish....So does customer service.

Tuesday: "Remembering Radio"--A chat about your favourite radio… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Fri Jun 12: Top Ten Wedding Songs

Top Ten Wedding Songs

(June is the month of weddings -- these are all songs about the actual wedding itself, not about proposing, or wishin' or hopin' or datin')



10. To The Aisle -- Five Satins

9. The Wedding Song -- Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary)

8. Together (The New Wedding Song) -- Joey Gregorash (Winnipeger's big hit in 1987)

7. Daughter of Mine -- John McDermott

6. Hawaiian Wedding Song -- Andy Williams (peaked #11 in 1957)

5. The Wedding… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Thu Jun 11: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1969

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1969

(40 years ago today)



10. The Boxer -- Simon & Garfunkel

9. You've Made Me So Very Happy -- Blood, Sweat & Tears

8. Too Busy Thinkin' 'Bout My Baby -- Marvin Gaye

7. These Eyes -- Guess Who

6. Love Theme from 'Romeo & Juliet" -- Henry Mancini

5. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In -- Fifth Dimension

4. In the Ghetto -- Elvis Presley

3. Grazing in the Grass -- Friends of Distinction

2. Love (Can Make… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Wed Jun 10: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1957

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1957



10. Start Movin' (in my direction) -- Sal Mineo

9. Little Darlin' -- The Diamonds

8. School Day -- Chuck Berry

7. Dark Moon -- Gale Storm

6. All Shook Up -- Elvis Presley

5. Bye Bye Love -- Everly Brothers

4. So Rare -- Jimmy Dorsey

3. A White Sport Coat -- Marty Robbins

2. A Teenager's Romance -- Ricky Nelson

1. Love Letters in the Sand -- Pat Boone



Listen to Top 10 at 10 with Frank… Continue

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Top 10 at 10 for Tue Jun 9: Top Ten Songs By Les Paul

Top Ten Songs By Les Paul

(legendary guitarist turns 94 today - still active in NYC)



10. Tennessee Waltz -- Les Paul & Mary Ford - #6 in 1950 (their first hit as a couple)

9. Just One More Chance -- Les Paul & Mary Ford - #5 in 1951

8. Bye Bye Blues -- Les Paul & Mary Ford - #5 in 1953

7. Rumours are Flying -- Les Paul w. Andrews Sisters - #4 in 1946

6. Tiger Rag -- Les Paul & Mary Ford - #2 in 1952

5. World is Waiting for the Sunrise --… Continue

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