1970 CHRISTIE – Yellow River (1st week) MUNGO JERRY – In The Summertime (rest of the month) 1971 DAWN – Knock Three Times (1st and 2nd week) Middle Of The Road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep (3rd and 4th week) 1972 T.REX – Metal Guru (1st and 2nd week) DON MCLEAN – Vincent (3rd... »
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Pop Cover Version LPs
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