Billboard Hot 100 | Top 5 – Week of February 11, 1967
By February 11, 1967, The Monkees were still the biggest pop story in America. “I’m A Believer” remained at No. 1 for another week, giving the group one of the most dominant chart runs of the winter. The song had already become a defining record of early 1967, powered by television exposure, a bright chorus, and the kind of instant appeal that made it a natural fit for Top 40 radio.
Behind The Monkees, the Top 5 was beginning to shift. The Seekers held steady at No. 2 with “Georgy Girl,” while The Buckinghams continued their fast climb with “Kind Of A Drag.” That record moved from No. 5 to No. 3, showing that Chicago pop-rock was gaining serious national attention.
The Rolling Stones made one of the week’s biggest statements as “Ruby Tuesday” jumped from No. 11 to No. 4. Its arrival in the Top 5 brought a more reflective British rock sound into a chart still led by bright American television pop. Blues Magoos also climbed into the Top 5 with “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet,” giving the chart a harder garage-rock edge.
Further down the Top 10, the variety was striking. Aaron Neville’s soulful “Tell It Like It Is” remained strong, Keith’s “98.6” continued rising, The Royal Guardsmen’s novelty hit began to slide, and both The Supremes and Sonny & Cher made major moves into the Top 10. Early 1967 was still playful and melodic, but the musical landscape was clearly starting to widen.
Top 5 Songs
1. I’m A Believer – The Monkees
“I’m A Believer” continued its powerful stay at No. 1, now spending its tenth week on the Billboard Hot 100. The record had become the signature hit of The Monkees’ early career and one of the clearest examples of how television could transform a pop act into a national phenomenon.
The song’s strength came from its simplicity and confidence. The melody was direct, the chorus was unforgettable, and the performance carried the kind of upbeat energy that made it perfect for radio. Written by Neil Diamond, it gave The Monkees a polished pop anthem that matched their youthful image perfectly.
By this week, “I’m A Believer” was no longer just ruling the chart. It was defining the sound of the season. Even as rock, soul, Motown, and garage sounds gathered around it, The Monkees remained firmly in control.
2. Georgy Girl – The Seekers
“Georgy Girl” held at No. 2 this week, continuing its strong run near the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The Seekers brought a bright, polished international pop sound to the chart, and the song’s connection to the film of the same name helped make it one of the most recognizable records of early 1967.
The song’s appeal came from its light touch and memorable melody. It stood apart from the harder rock records beginning to rise, offering instead a clean, upbeat sound that fit comfortably on radio. Its folk-pop flavor gave it warmth without losing mainstream polish.
Holding at No. 2 showed just how strongly “Georgy Girl” had connected with American listeners. Even with The Monkees dominating No. 1, The Seekers had one of the season’s most successful records.
3. Kind Of A Drag – The Buckinghams
“Kind Of A Drag” climbed from No. 5 to No. 3, continuing The Buckinghams’ rapid rise. The record brought a crisp pop-rock sound to the chart, with a strong horn arrangement that helped it stand out from the other hits of the week.
The Buckinghams represented a fresh American sound at a time when British groups and television-driven pop still held major influence. Their music combined rock energy with tight pop structure, giving “Kind Of A Drag” both drive and radio appeal.
Its move into the Top 3 showed that the record was becoming one of the breakout hits of early 1967. The song’s momentum would soon make The Buckinghams one of the year’s important new chart acts.
4. Ruby Tuesday – The Rolling Stones
“Ruby Tuesday” made a major leap from No. 11 to No. 4, bringing The Rolling Stones back into the Top 5 with one of their most graceful and reflective singles. Unlike some of the band’s harder-edged earlier hits, this record showed a more melodic and thoughtful side of the group.
The song’s arrangement gave it a distinctive mood, helping it stand apart from the brighter pop records around it. Its rise also showed that The Rolling Stones were continuing to evolve beyond their early blues-rock image into a more varied and sophisticated band.
As 1967 moved forward, “Ruby Tuesday” hinted at the more artistic and experimental direction rock music was beginning to take. Its Top 5 arrival added depth and maturity to a chart still filled with catchy pop and novelty records.
5. (We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet – Blues Magoos
“(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” climbed from No. 7 to No. 5, giving Blues Magoos a strong Top 5 presence. The record brought a tougher, more garage-influenced sound to the upper reaches of the Hot 100.
Its driving rhythm and raw attitude stood in contrast to the polished pop of The Monkees and The Seekers. That contrast made the song an important part of the early 1967 chart story, as rock music was beginning to move toward heavier and more experimental sounds.
By reaching the Top 5, Blues Magoos showed that the national audience was ready for a rougher edge. The song helped point toward the psychedelic and garage-rock currents that would become more visible as the year continued.
More Weeks at #1 for “I’m a Believer”
This song spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Explore each chart week below:
🎂 What Was the #1 Song on Your Birthday?
If you were born during the week ending February 11, 1967, this was your birthday song:
🎵 I’m a Believer by The Monkees
▶ Watch and experience this song →
🎂 Born in the 60s? Try your own birthday:
Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 This Week
- I’m A Believer – The Monkees
- Georgy Girl – The Seekers
- Kind Of A Drag – The Buckinghams
- Ruby Tuesday – The Rolling Stones
- (We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet – Blues Magoos
- Tell It Like It Is – Aaron Neville
- 98.6 – Keith
- Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron – The Royal Guardsmen
- Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone – The Supremes
- The Beat Goes On – Sonny & Cher
Chart Movers This Week
Why This Chart Week Mattered
The Billboard Hot 100 for February 11, 1967 mattered because it showed The Monkees still ruling the chart while the sounds of the year began to change around them. “I’m A Believer” remained the dominant pop single, but the Top 5 now included Chicago pop-rock, British sophistication, and garage-rock energy.
The arrival of “Ruby Tuesday” and the rise of “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” gave the chart a stronger rock identity than it had just a few weeks earlier. At the same time, The Supremes’ big jump into the Top 10 with “Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone” showed that Motown was preparing another major run.
This chart week sits at an important turning point. The bright, familiar pop of late 1966 was still on top, but underneath it, 1967 was beginning to reveal a more adventurous and colorful musical future.
