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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1966

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1966!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1966

January 8

January 15

"We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles
"We Can Work It Out" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 8 and January 15.

January 22

"The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
"The Sound Of Silence" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 22.

January 29

"We Can Work It Out" by The Beatles
"We Can Work It Out" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 29.

February 5

February 12

"My Love" by Petula Clark
"My Love" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 5 and February 12.

February 19

"Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie
"Lightnin' Strikes" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 19.

February 26

"These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra
"These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 26.

March 5

March 12

March 19

March 26

April 2

"The Ballad Of The Green Berets" by SSgt Barry Sadler
"The Ballad Of The Green Berets" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, and April 2.

April 9

April 16

April 23

"(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" by The Righteous Brothers
"(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 9, April 16, and April 23.

April 30

"Good Lovin'" by The Young Rascals
"Good Lovin'" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 30.

May 7

May 14

May 21

"Monday, Monday" by The Mamas & The Papas
"Monday, Monday" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 7, May 14, and May 21.

May 28

June 4

"When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge
"When A Man Loves A Woman" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 28 and June 4.

June 11

June 18

"Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones
"Paint It, Black" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 11 and June 18.

June 25

"Paperback Writer" by The Beatles
"Paperback Writer" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 25.

July 2

"Strangers In The Night" by Frank Sinatra
"Strangers In The Night" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 2.

July 9

"Paperback Writer" by The Beatles
"Paperback Writer" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 9.

July 16

July 23

"Hanky Panky" by Tommy James And The Shondells
"Hanky Panky" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 16 and July 23.

July 30

August 6

"Wild Thing" by The Troggs
"Wild Thing" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 30 and August 6.

August 13

August 20

August 27

"Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful
"Summer In The City" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 13, August 20, and August 27.

September 3

"Sunshine Superman" by Donovan
"Sunshine Superman" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 3.

September 10

September 17

"You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes
"You Can't Hurry Love" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 10 and September 17.

September 24

October 1

October 8

"Cherish" by The Association
"Cherish" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 24, October 1, and October 8.

October 15

October 22

"Reach Out I'll Be There" by Four Tops
"Reach Out I'll Be There" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 15 and October 22.

October 29

"96 Tears" by ? (Question Mark) & The Mysterians
"96 Tears" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 29.

November 5

"Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees
"Last Train To Clarksville" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 5.

November 12

"Poor Side Of Town" by Johnny Rivers
"Poor Side Of Town" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 12.

November 19

November 26

"You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes
"You Keep Me Hangin' On" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 19 and November 26.

December 3

"Winchester Cathedral" by The New Vaudeville Band
"Winchester Cathedral" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 3.

December 10

"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"Good Vibrations" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 10.

December 17

"Winchester Cathedral" by The New Vaudeville Band
"Winchester Cathedral" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 17 and .
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