This week 49 years ago, Janis Joplin performed her first major live concert, the Supreme Court issued its Miranda decision dictating that a suspect in police custody must be informed of his or her rights, Elvis Presley's "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" was No. 1 at the box office, and the following songs were the most popular in the U.S., according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.
10. "Red Rubber Ball," the Cyrkle
This pop earworm was co-written by Paul Simon and The Seekers' Bruce Woodley, whose group also recorded a version.
9. "Cool Jerk," The Capitols
This was originally to be titled "Pimp...