Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of March 11, 1967

1. Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone – The Supremes

“Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone” climbed from No. 2 to No. 1 this week, giving The Supremes another chart-topping hit. The record had moved quickly up the Hot 100, and its arrival at the summit showed that Motown’s power remained as strong as ever in early 1967.

The song carried the dramatic polish that made The Supremes one of the most successful groups of the decade. Diana Ross’ lead vocal gave the record elegance and emotional tension, while the Motown production provided the rhythmic drive that made it perfect for radio.

Because this was a single-week No. 1, its moment at the top was brief, but it still mattered. It showed that even as rock became more experimental and pop became more colorful, The Supremes could still command the national chart with a polished, sophisticated Motown single.

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2. Ruby Tuesday – The Rolling Stones

“Ruby Tuesday” slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 after its brief stay at the top. The song remained one of The Rolling Stones’ most graceful and reflective hits, showing a softer and more melodic side of the band.

Its continued strength near the top of the chart proved that listeners were responding to the group’s more mature sound. Rather than relying on the raw blues-rock edge of their earlier records, The Rolling Stones delivered something more delicate and emotionally shaded.

Even after losing the No. 1 position, “Ruby Tuesday” remained central to the story of early 1967. It helped show how rock music was becoming more expressive, more polished, and more willing to explore new moods.

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3. Baby I Need Your Lovin’ – Johnny Rivers

“Baby I Need Your Lovin'” climbed from No. 4 to No. 3, giving Johnny Rivers one of the strongest records of the week. His version of the Four Tops classic brought Motown-influenced soul into a slightly different pop setting.

Rivers had a gift for reshaping strong material in his own style, and this record showed that clearly. He kept the emotional pull of the song while giving it a radio-friendly pop-soul feel that connected with a wide audience.

Its rise to No. 3 also showed how deeply Motown’s influence had spread. Even outside the Motown label, its songwriting style and emotional directness were helping shape the sound of mainstream pop.

4. Kind Of A Drag – The Buckinghams

“Kind Of A Drag” slipped from No. 3 to No. 4, but The Buckinghams’ breakthrough hit was still firmly inside the Top 5. After reaching No. 1 in February, the song continued to represent one of the first major American pop-rock success stories of 1967.

The record’s horn-driven arrangement helped separate it from the rest of the chart. It was polished enough for Top 40 radio but carried enough band energy to feel fresh and current.

Its continued Top 5 presence showed that The Buckinghams had made a strong national impact. The song helped open the year for a wave of American pop-rock records that would compete alongside British rock and Motown throughout 1967.

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5. Penny Lane – The Beatles

“Penny Lane” made a spectacular leap from No. 36 to No. 5, instantly becoming one of the biggest stories on the chart. The Beatles were entering a new creative period, and this record showed how far they had moved from the straightforward pop sound of their early hits.

The song’s detailed arrangement, vivid imagery, and bright melodic style gave it a distinctive personality. It sounded nostalgic and modern at the same time, capturing a real place through the imagination of a band increasingly focused on studio craftsmanship.

Its rapid climb into the Top 5 made it clear that The Beatles were still one of the most powerful forces in popular music. As 1967 moved forward, “Penny Lane” would stand as one of the key records pointing toward the group’s most ambitious studio work.

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