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90. Kodachrome by Paul Simon debuted May 73 and peaked at number two. scoring 1076 points.

The song was not released as a single in England or Australia, countries that forbid mentioning a trademarked product.

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89. Yes We Can Can by The Pointer Sisters debuted Aug 73 and peaked at number 11, scoring 1083 points.

The four sisters were born in Oakland, CA., and have 27 chart entries, from this, their first, to 1987. Seven made the top ten, and two more peaked at number 11.

The song was written by New Orleans' Allen Toussaint and first recorded by Lee Dorsey in 1970, with Allen co-producing.

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88. Do It Again by Steely Dan debuted Nov 72 and peaked at number six, scoring 1084 points.

The group formed in Lon Angeles by Donald Fagan, and had 15 chart entries, from this, their first, to 1981. Three made the top ten, and two more peaked at number 11.

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87. Knockin on Heavens Door by Bob Dylan debuted Sep 73 and peaked at number 12, scoring 1087 points.

The song is from Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, a 1973 western directed by Sam Peckinpah, with Bob in the supporting role of Alias.

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86. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by Bette Midler debuted May 73 and peaked at number eight, scoring 1087 points.

The song was first heard in the 1941 Abbott and Costello film Buck Pirates, sung by The Andrews Sisters, peaking at number six. Christina Aguilera was inspired by it for Candyman in 2007, peaking at number 25. Christina's video used the same three singers concept as Bette.

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95. Peaceful by Helen Reddy debuted Feb 73 and peaked at number 12, scoring 1033 points.

The song was written and recorded by Kenny Rankin in 1967 on his debut album. Bobbie Gentry recorded it on her 1968 album. In 1969 George Fame took it to number 16 in England. In 1969 it was also recorded by The Friends of Distinction.

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93. So Very Hard To Go by Tower of Power debuted May 73 and peaked at number 17, scoring 1043 points.

The group formed in Oakland and had eight chart entries 1972-76. Three made the top 40. This was the highest to chart.

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92. Do You Want to Dance by Bette Midler debuted Dec 72 and peaked at number 17, scoring 1047 points.

Bette was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and raised in Hawaii. She has 18 chart entries from this, her first, to 1991. Four made the top ten.

Bobby Freeman's 1958 original peaked at number five. Del Shannon's 1964 version peaked just outside the top 40. The Beach Boys took it to number 12 in 1965. The Mamas and The Papas and The Ramones also charted outside the top 40, in 1968 and 1978.

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94. Masterpiece by The Temptations debuted Feb 73 and peaked at number seven, scoring 1034 points.

This was the last time The Temptations placed a song in the top ten, until their guest appearance on Rod Stewart's number 10 hit in 1991, The Motown Song.

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91. Why Can't We Live Together by Timmy Thomas debuted Nov 72 and peaked at number three, scoring 1075 points.

Tim was born in Evansville, Indiana, and charted two more times, in 1973 and 1984, neither making the top 40. The song was one of the first to use a drum machine instead of real drums.

Sade recorded the song on her 1984 debut album. It has also been covered by Joan Osborne, Maria Muldaur, Santana, and Steve Winwood. It is also heavily sampled on Drake's 2015 number one, Hotline Bling.

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100. Break Up to Make Up by The Stylistics debuted Feb 73 and peaked at number five, scoring 987 points.

All of their charters were on the small Avco Records label. The only other hit on the label was the biggest, The Hustle by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony,

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99. All I Know by Art Garfunkel debuted Sep 73 and peaked at number nine, scoring 1003 points.

Art was born in Forest Hills, New York, and had eight solo chart entries, from this, his first, to 1981. The first six made the top 40. This was his only solo time in the top ten.

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98. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) by The Blue Ridge Rangers debuted Dec 72 and peaked at number 16, scoring 1005 points.

The Blue Ridge Rangers were John Fogerty. John was born in Berkeley, CA., and has nine chart entries after Creedence Clearwater Revival, from this, his first. to 1986. One made the top ten.

Hank Williams wrote the song and took it to number one on the country charts in 1952. Other charting versions are by Bobby Comstock (1960), Fats Domino (1962), and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1972). Only Fats' version made the top 40.

This performance is from 2009, as nothing older could be found.

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97. Funky Worm by Ohio Players debuted Feb 73 and peaked at number 15, scoring 1018 points.

The group formed in Dayton, Ohio, and had 14 chart entries 1971-77. Two made the top ten. Both Fire and Love Rollercoaster peaked at number one.

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96. One of a Kind (Love Affair) by Spinners debuted Apr 73 and peaked at number 11, scoring 1032 points.

The song was released in two different versions. Some claimed that the f word was used, while others claimed the word was "hug" instead. In response, Atlantic Records edited out three lines, so the two versions run 3:17 and 3:31 minutes.

This concert version was in Zaire to promote the Muhammed Ali, George Foreman heavyweight boxing match that was re-scheduled for Oct 30. Others who performed were James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Pointer Sisters, Hugh Masakela, and Miriam Makeba, Sep 22-24, 1974.

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5. Without You by Nilsson debuted Dec 71 and peaked at number one, scoring 1827 points.

The song was not written by Harry, but by members of Badfinger, who released it on their 1970 album No Dice. Harry heard Badfinger's version and thought it was The Beatles.

Mariah Carey's 1994 version peaked at number three.

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4. I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash debuted Sep 72 and peaked at number one, scoring 1888 points.

John had six top 40 hits 1957-73.

Blind Ray Charles recorded it in 1977. Jimmy Cliff's 1994 reggae remake peaked at number 18, when it was heard on the soundtrack of the John Candy comedy Cool Runnings.