US number one songs in 1966

What songs were number one in 1966? This is the full list of the US number one songs from the year 1966. There were a total of 32 US #1 tracks in the year 1966 starting with Over And Over by Dave Clark Five which went to #1 on 25th December, 1965 and remained at the top spot for 1 weeks.

The US song that was number one for the longest single run in 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees which went to number one on 31st December, 1966 and stayed at the top slot for 7 weeks.

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Dec 1965
Dave Clark Five - Over And Over

Over And Over

Dave Clark Five

Went to #1 in USA on December 25, 1965 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 35/100
Jan 1966
Simon and Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence

The Sounds of Silence

Simon and Garfunkel

Went to #1 in USA on January 1, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 43/100
Jan 1966
The Beatles - We Can Work It Out

We Can Work It Out

The Beatles

Went to #1 in USA on January 8, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 61/100
Jan 1966
Simon and Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence

The Sounds of Silence

Simon and Garfunkel

Went to #1 in USA on January 22, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 43/100
Jan 1966
The Beatles - We Can Work It Out

We Can Work It Out

The Beatles

Went to #1 in USA on January 29, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 61/100
Feb 1966
Petula Clark - My Love

My Love

Petula Clark

Went to #1 in USA on February 5, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 36/100
Feb 1966
Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes

Lightnin' Strikes

Lou Christie

Went to #1 in USA on February 19, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 43/100
Feb 1966
Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walkin

These Boots Are Made for Walkin

Nancy Sinatra

Went to #1 in USA on February 26, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 71/100
Mar 1966
Sgt. Barry Sadler - Ballad of the Green Beret

Ballad of the Green Beret

Sgt. Barry Sadler

Went to #1 in USA on March 5, 1966 for 5 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 45/100
Apr 1966
Righteous Brothers - (You're My) Soul and Inspiration

(You're My) Soul and Inspiration

Righteous Brothers

Went to #1 in USA on April 9, 1966 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 48/100
Apr 1966
Young Rascals - Good Lovin

Good Lovin

Young Rascals

Went to #1 in USA on April 30, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 57/100
May 1966
Mamas and Papas - Monday Monday

Monday Monday

Mamas and Papas

Went to #1 in USA on May 7, 1966 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 63/100
May 1966
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

When A Man Loves A Woman

Percy Sledge

Went to #1 in USA on May 28, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 67/100
Jun 1966
The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black

Paint It Black

The Rolling Stones

Went to #1 in USA on June 11, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 79/100
Jun 1966
The Beatles - Paperback Writer

Paperback Writer

The Beatles

Went to #1 in USA on June 25, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 61/100
Jul 1966
Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night

Strangers In The Night

Frank Sinatra

Went to #1 in USA on July 2, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 69/100
Jul 1966
The Beatles - Paperback Writer

Paperback Writer

The Beatles

Went to #1 in USA on July 9, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 61/100
Jul 1966
Tommy James and The Shondells - Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

Tommy James and The Shondells

Went to #1 in USA on July 16, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 45/100
Jul 1966
The Troggs - Wild Thing

Wild Thing

The Troggs

Went to #1 in USA on July 30, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 65/100
Aug 1966
The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City

Summer In The City

The Lovin' Spoonful

Went to #1 in USA on August 13, 1966 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 65/100
Sep 1966
Donovan - Sunshine Superman

Sunshine Superman

Donovan

Went to #1 in USA on September 3, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 59/100
Sep 1966
The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love

You Can't Hurry Love

The Supremes

Went to #1 in USA on September 10, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 75/100
Sep 1966
The Association - Cherish

Cherish

The Association

Went to #1 in USA on September 24, 1966 for 3 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 49/100
Oct 1966
The Four Tops - Reach Out, I'll Be There

Reach Out, I'll Be There

The Four Tops

Went to #1 in USA on October 15, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 59/100
Oct 1966
? and The Mysterians - 96 Tears

96 Tears

? and The Mysterians

Went to #1 in USA on October 29, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 55/100
Nov 1966
The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville

Last Train To Clarksville

The Monkees

Went to #1 in USA on November 5, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 54/100
Nov 1966
Johnny Rivers - Poor Side of Town

Poor Side of Town

Johnny Rivers

Went to #1 in USA on November 12, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 30/100
Nov 1966
The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin On

You Keep Me Hangin On

The Supremes

Went to #1 in USA on November 19, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 59/100
Dec 1966
New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

New Vaudeville Band

Went to #1 in USA on December 3, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 33/100
Dec 1966
The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys

Went to #1 in USA on December 10, 1966 for 1 week.

Spotify popularity popularity 73/100
Dec 1966
The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

The New Vaudeville Band

Went to #1 in USA on December 17, 1966 for 2 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 33/100
Dec 1966
The Monkees - I'm A Believer

I'm A Believer

The Monkees

Went to #1 in USA on December 31, 1966 for 7 weeks.

Spotify popularity popularity 74/100

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