18 Forgotten One Hit Wonder Songs #2 Billboard 1960s

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24. 18 Forgotten One Hit Wonder Songs #2 Billboard 1960s

Step back into the golden era of the 1960s and rediscover 18 unforgettable one hit wonder songs that climbed all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 but never reached the very top. This is Part 2 of our nostalgic music journey, bringing you rare gems that defined a moment in time and then disappeared from the charts—yet remain deeply loved by fans today.

From soulful ballads and feel-good pop hits to garage rock anthems and psychedelic surprises, these tracks capture the spirit of a decade when music was bold, colorful, and endlessly inventive. You’ll hear fascinating stories behind each song—how they were written, the artists who performed them, and why these timeless tunes still spark memories decades later.

Whether you lived through the era or are discovering these classics for the first time, this countdown will transport you to a time of vinyl records, AM radio, and unforgettable melodies. Relive the excitement of discovering a hit on the airwaves, only to see it vanish almost as quickly as it arrived.

These one hit wonder songs may not have topped the charts, but they left an undeniable mark on music history. From the opening note to the last fade-out, each track reminds us that a single hit can be enough to make an artist immortal in the hearts of listeners.

Join us as we count down 18 of the most remarkable one hit wonder songs from the 1960s that just missed the #1 spot—proving that second place can still mean legendary.
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00:00 One hit wonder songs #2 Billboard 1960s
00:58 MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
01:45 In the Year 2525 – Zager & Evans
02:40 Sally Go ‘Round the Roses – The Jaynetts
03:39 A Groovy Kind of Love – The Mindbenders
04:20 The Cheater – Bob Kuban & The In-Men
05:11 Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) – The Swingin’ Medallions
05:57 Little Bit O' Soul – The Music Explosion
06:42 1-2-3 – Len Barry
07:28 Grazing in the Grass – Hugh Masekela
08:22 Harper Valley P.T.A. – Jeannie C. Riley
08:57 Wipe Out – The Surfaris
09:48 Love Is Blue – Paul Mauriat
10:26 Washington Square – The Village Stompers
11:08 Love (Can Make You Happy) – Mercy
11:55 Classical Gas – Mason Williams
12:46 I Like It Like That – Chris Kenner
13:38 A Groovy Kind of Love – Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
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