Friday, October 12, 2018

"Ride My See-Saw" by the Moody Blues debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending October 12, 1968


Where it spent a mere 5 weeks on the chart, peaking at #61.

In addition, Buffalo Springfield made the last of 5 appearances on the Hot 100.  Only their first, "For What It's Worth", made a big impression.

Other notable artists of the time who experienced misfires:  Jose Feliciano, Elvis, Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Monkees, Mason Williams (who had to settle for being a one-hit wonder), Tommy James & the Shondells (although they have a big 1969 in store), and Joe Tex.

This list also includes one of the worst songs ever.  

Related links:
Moody Blues official website
"Ride My See-Saw" song facts
A chat with Moody Blues' John Lodge.  (The Moody Blues Today, 12/17/2012)

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