Did The Monkees Turn Down the Song That Became the No. 1 Hit of 1969?

The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1969 and remained at No. 1 for 4 weeks. It also ranked No. 1 on ...

1969 Hit Ranked the ‘Top Bubblegum Pop Song’ Was by Fictional Band The Archies

In a list compiled by Rock Cellar magazine, the 1969 chart topper “Sugar, Sugar” by the Archies was ranked the top bubblegum pop song. The tune, written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, beat out songs such ...