On this date March 25, 1967 the single “Happy Together” by The Turtles hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it would st…
On this date March 25, 1967 the single “Happy Together” by The Turtles hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it would stay for 3 weeks, knocking The Beatles “Penny Lane” out of the #1 spot. The song was written by Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner, and the record was produced by Joe Wissert. It was arranged by Chip Douglas.(producer for The Monkees) It was the group’s only chart-topper in the United States. The single also reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1967 a…nd number 2 on the Canadian Top Singles chart in Canada. Personnel on the recording: Howard Kaylan – lead and backing vocals Mark Volman – harmony and backing vocals Al Nichol – lead guitar, piano, backing vocals Jim Tucker – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Chip Douglas – bass, backing vocals John Barbata – drums The song features a brass section, plus a mellotron, impersonating an oboe, strings, and vocals. #theturtles #60smusic #billboardnumberones https://youtu.be/9ZEURntrQOg
Published at Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:11:54 GMT
