Top 100 Songs of 1968

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.

Top 100 Songs of 1968

1

People Got to Be Free – The Rascals

2

Love is Blue – Paul Mauriat

3

Honey – Bobby Goldsboro

4

Hey Jude – The Beatles

5

(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding

6

Sunshine of Your Love – Cream

7

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly – Hugo Montenegro

8

This Guy’s In Love With You – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

9

Mrs. Robinson – Simon and Garfunkel

10

Tighten Up, Pt. 1 – Archie Bell and The Drells

11

Harper Valley P.T.A. – Jeannie C. Riley

12

Little Green Apples – O.C. Smith

13

Mony Mony – Tommy James and The Shondells

14

Young Girl – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

15

Hello, I Love You – The Doors

16

Cry Like a Baby – The Box Tops

17

Grazing In the Grass – Hugh Masekela

18

Stoned Soul Picnic – The Fifth Dimension

19

Midnight Confessions – The Grass Roots

20

Dance to the Music – Sly and The Family Stone

21

The Horse – Cliff Nobles & Co.

22

I Wish it Would Rain – The Temptations

23

La-La Means I Love You – The Delfonics

24

Turn Around, Look At Me – The Vogues

25

Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) – John Fred & His Playboy Band

26

Love Child – Diana Ross and The Supremes

27

The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde – Georgie Fame

28

Angel of the Morning – Merrilee Rush

29

Those Were the Days – Mary Hopkin

30

Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf

31

Cowboys to Girls – The Intruders

32

Lady Willpower – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

33

Simon Says – The 1910 Fruitgum Company

34

A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals

35

The Look of Love – Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66

36

Hold Me Tight – Johnny Nash

37

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy – The Ohio Express

38

Fire – The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown

39

Love Is All Around – The Troggs

40

Theme from “Valley of the Dolls” – Dionne Warwick

41

Classical Gas – Mason Williams

42

Girl Watcher – The O’Kaysions

43

Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) – Aretha Franklin

44

Green Tambourine – The Lemon Pipers

45

1,2,3 Red Light – The 1910 Fruitgum Company

46

Reach Out Of The Darkness – Friend & Lover

47

Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones

More 53 Top Songs of 1968

48. 48. Spooky – The Classics IV
    49. Playboy – Gene and Debbe
    50. Slip Away – Clarence Carter
    51.  MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
    52.  Light My Fire – Jose Feliciano
    53.  I Love You – People
    54.  Take Time to Know Her – Percy Sledge
    55.  Pictures of Matchstick Men – Status Quo
    56.  Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer
    57.  Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
    58.  I Got the Feelin’ – James Brown and The Famous Flames
    59.  I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You – The Bee Gees
    60.  Lady Madonna – The Beatles
    61.  Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan
    62.  Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
    63.  Bottle of Wine – The Fireballs
    64.  Stay in My Corner – The Dells
    65.  Soul Serenade – Willie Mitchell
    66.  Delilah – Tom Jones
    67.  Nobody But Me – The Human Beinz
    68.  I Thank You – Sam and Dave
    69.  The Fool On the Hill – Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66
    70.  Sky Pilot – Eric Burdon and The Animals
    71.  Indian Lake – The Cowsills
    72.  I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight? – Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
    73.  Over You – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
    74.  Medley: Goin’ Out Of My Head / Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – The Lettermen
    75.  Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day – Stevie Wonder
    76.  The Unicorn – The Irish Rovers
    77.  You Keep Me Hangin’ On – Vanilla Fudge
    78.  Revolution – The Beatles
    79.  Woman, Woman – Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
    80.  Elenore – The Turtles
    81.  White Room – Cream
    82.  You’re All I Need to Get By – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
    83.  Baby, Now That I’ve Found You – The Foundations
    84.  Sweet Inspiration – The Sweet Inspirations
    85.  If You Can Want – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
    86.  Cab Driver – The Mills Brothers
    87.  Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers
    88.  Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
    89.  Scarborough Fair / Canticle – Simon and Garfunkel
    90.  Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud – James Brown & The Famous Flames
    91.  The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) – Manfred Mann
    92.  Here Comes the Judge – Shorty Long
    93.  I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
    94.  Think – Aretha Franklin
    95.  Sealed With a Kiss – Gary Lewis and The Playboys
    96.  Piece of My Heart – Big Brother and The Holding Company
    97.  Suzie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    98.  Bend Me Shape Me – The American Breed
    99.  Hey, Western Union Man – Jerry Butler
    100.  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.