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This #1 instrumental belonged to South Africa's Hugh Masakela, in 1968.

Grazing in the Grass. Lyrics were later added to this melody, and the result was a hit for The Friends of Distinction.

The Nebraskan duo of Zager and Evans topped the charts with this futuristic tale in the summer of '69. Name the song.

In the Year 2525. This happy little vision of the future was subtitled "Exordium and Terminus".

Shocking Blue, a Dutch group who spoke no English, nevertheless had a monster hit in 1970 with this rocker, sung phonetically in English.

Venus. "Venus" was later a huge hit for the group Bananarama.

Fast forward to 1973, and WOW--what a song. This one had everything: lyin', cheatin', revenge, a big-bellied southern sheriff and a crooked judge who hung the wrong man. Name this mini-soap opera.

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. This song, written by Bobby Russell and recorded by his then-wife Vicki Lawrence (of Carol Burnett Show fame), was originally turned down by Cher. The song later returned to the country charts as a big hit for Reba McEntire.

A controversial song about an interracial love affair, this song nevertheless raced to the top for a group called The Stories, in 1973.

Brother Louie. Cry Louie Cry was never a song, Louie Louie was, of course another controversial song by the Kingsmen from the 60's, and Society's Child was yet another controversial song about interracial love, written and performed by Janis Ian.

This maudlin tune consists of five minutes of a dying man saying goodbye to friends and family. Name this Rod McKuen/Jacques Brel composition.

Seasons in the Sun. Performed by Terry Jacks, a young Canadian who no doubt has enjoyed many seasons in the sun since. Worldwide sales passed 11 million copies of the single alone.

BIlly Swan took an organ, a catchy melody and a danceable beat to #1 with this self-penned song.

I Can Help. At one time, Billy Swan played guitar in Kris Kristofferson's band.

This catchy 1974 tune was inspired by a TV show and subsequent craze about a certain martial art. Can you name it?

Kung-Fu Fighting. "Kung-Fu Fighting" originally performed by Carl Douglas, has recently been featured in an American TV commercial for auto insurance.

This sweet love song featured a vocalist who boasted a range of five octaves. The song hit #1 in the spring of 1975.

Loving You. "Loving You" was performed by Minnie Riperton, and featured Ms. Riperton's considerable voice along with nature sounds and bird calls as background. Sadly, Minnie Riperton passed away in 1979, just four years after her rise to the top.

This 1975 disco number had only one line of lyrics, but inspired a dance craze across the USA.

The Hustle. Van McCoy, an accomplished writer and producer, took this song to #1, thanks partly to the infectious dance that went along with it. In a sad coincidence, Van McCoy passed away just six days before Minnie Riperton in 1979.

Scandalous! Naughty! Nasty! But who among us didn't long to sneak away for a little of this treat described by the Starland Vocal Band in 1976.

Afternoon Delight. Two members of the Starland Vocal Band, Bill and Taffy Danoff, co-wrote John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads".

A movie theme, composed by 37 year old Bill Conti, made it to the top in 1977. The song was as unlikely as it's subject to be a champion, but it was. Can you name it?

Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky"). The soundtrack from "Rocky" made it to #4 on the pop album charts.

Sung by the daughter of a musical superstar, this song was the biggest selling song of 1977. Name this 5 million seller.

You Light Up My Life. Debby Boone, daughter of superstar Pat Boone, became a household word with this theme from a low budget Columbia flick in 1977.

In 1979, Amii Stewart took this Eddie Floyd classic to #1 yet again by applying a catchy disco beat.

Knock on Wood. Amii was never a disco fan, but made this record at the suggestion of her manager.

This electronic number stayed at #1 for five weeks, the creation of one Steven Greenberg, a/k/a Lipps, Inc.

Funky Town. Lipps, Inc. was a one-off "group" that only produced four singles. "Funky Town" was quite listenable and danceable, and made it to #1 in 1980.