I WAS A TEENAGE CHART FREAK
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ABOUT THIS SITE
IWASATEENAGECHARTFREAK pages, which is my piece of cyberspace that pays a tribute to the music of the UK New Musical Express charts of the 60s. There are no pop-up ads, banners or spam and this site is family sensitive, non-profit making and for information only.
The site is the only one on the web to look at singers, songwriters, producers, labels, b-sides, the records that made number one, number two and number three and the charts of that magic decade. There are a few thousand links to artists, producers and writers’ websites and fan sites - and you can now also see hundreds of video clips of stacks of artists and there are scores of pictures.
I have chosen the NME over the Record Retailer (used by “The Guinness Book Of Hit Singles”) because the NME was the more widely read and syndicated chart being used by Radio Luxembourg, The Daily Express, The Daily Mail and more. Record Retailer always seemed to be about a week behind all the other charts (NME, Disc and Melody Maker) and the BBC until February 1969 used to compile a chart based on all 4 main music papers. As a result you may notice some differences from the Guinness Book Of Hits, like “Please Please Me” was the first Beatle # 1 in the NME – not "From Me To You", and some acts like Bobby Vee and Acker Bilk made it to number one in this chart while Dave Dee Dozy, Beaky Mick and Tich and Des O’Connor didn’t. There are also some records that made the NME Top 30 that didn’t make the Record Retailer and believe me when I tell you, the NME was the chart to follow in the 60s and this site is my way of trying to set the record straight.
The site is constantly being updated with new information but there are no plans at this time to add 50s, or 70s or beyond
Enjoy your visit and if you want to contact me, write to sirjameschartfreak#yahoo.com (substitute @ for #). Use this address also to report any dead links.
HOW TO READ THE INFORMATION
Acts are listed in alphabetical order by group name or by the artists’ first name.
Hits are shown in chronological order of chart entry together with the role the artist has played in the record (e.g. performer, writer, producer or sometimes all three). The A side is shown the approximate running time, the b-side and the record label. The next line shows writer and producer credits and any additional information. The date of entry is shown and the number of weeks the record charted with details of the chart run, the peak position highlighted in bold type. If the record dropped off the chart for during its run, this is indicated by an ’o’. Where an artist is listed only as writer or producer the information will be more limited.
Some b-sides charted on their own as A sides and where this occurs, the chart information about the b-side run is recorded in its own entry and counted as a second hit.
Titles are shown exactly as they appeared in the NME and this may vary from other reference books.
Producer credits are taken from original record labels and sleeves where this information has been available, otherwise from reference books like the Rock File series.
Websites are provided for information only and when you click on any link (including video clips) you are leaving this site. I have tried to ensure that all sites linked to don’t have annoying pop-up windows or excessive advertising and are family sensitive, but please don’t assume that they are. If you would like me to link your website to this site, please make sure the site is relevant to 60s music, it must enhance information given on this site and it should be family sensitive and non-commercial.
Although this is a chart based on best selling singles, occasionally an EP (extended play – a 45 rpm record which usually contained 4 tracks) or an LP (long player – people in Britain started calling them albums in the late 60s) sold in sufficient quantities to make the singles chart and their details are shown under the artist. Details are also shown at the Chart Trivia page.
Biographies are not exhaustive and stories of bands like The Beatles and The Stones are so well known that I have not given as much information on them as I have say on Genevieve, Brenton Wood or Don Spencer, but that is because these acts are harder to turn information up on.
Please note I don't sell or supply music. Please do not ask for MP3s or advice on how to gain music illegally as I am not into that.
To view video clips you really need a fast connection like broadband. The clips are often from original 60s TV shows and often feature live performances.
Non-chart information contained on these pages may be reproduced providing a credit is given i.e. Information courtesy of iwasateenagechartfreak.com
LINKS
By adding links to these sites, I am not recommending them, merely making people aware of the fact that they exist. I am not responsible for the content outside of iwasateenagechartfreak.com, and the target sites may express views that I do not agree with.
Below are a number of general sites which specialise in chart information and oldies music which are all well worth a visit.
Throughout these pages you will find hundreds of links to artist, record label and other specific sites.
My criteria for choosing web sites are as follows:
The site must be relevant to 60s music. It must enhance information given on iwasateenagechartfreak.com and it should be family sensitive.
I also avoid linking to sites with pop-up windows,excessive advertising and sites that just want to sell you things, but I can't always guarantee that.
At this time I am not taking any advertising so I will not be posting record stores websites.
45rpm.org.uk is a very well put together site run by Reg Stevens which looks at UK chart artists and obscure artists and has lots of really good stuff like history of the 45rpm record. I recommend you pay a visit.
The South African Rock Encyclopedia includes details of hits in South Africa.
Australian charts from 1966 to 1974 are covered by a new site
Pop Archives which is worth a look.
The Dead Rock Stars Club is not as tasteless as it sounds. Site dedicated to recording dates when artists passed away. A very useful way of finding out if one of your oldies favourites is now playing in rock and roll heaven.
BBC Radio 2 Sounds Of The 60s Veteran deejay Brian Matthew introduces a 2 hour programme featuring the very best of music from the 60s including the hits, the 'B' sides, EP and LP tracks, and the totally obscure. Available as a free play-on-demand service.
Mark Lamarr's Alternative 60s Show
Mark Lamarr is like Marmite - people love him or hate him, but whatever your views, he plays some excellent hard to find 60s music on his 1 hour commercial free show - available as a free play-on-demand service.
All Music is a pretty good encyclopaedia on most acts (mainly American), including hitmakers and more obscure artists.
http://www.marmalade-skies.co.uk/
Colourful site taking a look at British psychedelia.
http://www.chartwatch.co.uk Enthusiastic pages about music charts.
1050 Chum is a well laid out and easy to search site featuring the Canadian CHUM charts.
Cashbox Charts from the 60s allows you to look through the week by week American alternate charts.
http://www.brumbeat.net Good well thought out site dedicated to the beat groups and others from Birmingham who provided the soundtrack to the 60s.
Another site worth a look is Spencer Leigh's site. Spencer is a knowledgeable writer and broadcaster and always has something interesting to say. (Make sure you have the sound on low before you visit the site.)
You should also check out You can also check out Jon Kuntner's web site which has quiz questions and other information. John and Spencer have written an excellent volume on UK # 1s which is available in bookstores or from Jon's site.
I would also like to mention The Joe Meek Appreciation Society. which is a fine site and tribute to the man and it contains information on many of the bands who made the charts (and those who didn't) via Joe's production skills.
Eddie Kelly has compiled The Complete Guide to Ireland's Top Ten Hits of the 60's which is interesting as it gives details of Irish artists who didn't make the UK charts (and those who did) and you can do a compare with UK charts.
Another couple of sites I found interesting because they give details of some old UK concerts from the 60s are Bradford Timeline and Kent Gigs.
If you can recommend anymore - contact me at
sirjameschartfreak£yahoo.com (substitute @ for £)
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