Ranking #18 singles, U.S. edition: 1965-1968 (opens in new tab)

“When I say I’m in love, you best believe I’m in love, L-U-V!” is one of the greatest opening lines of any song. The New York Dolls loved it too: “Looking for a Kiss” bites it wholesale; David Johansen matches The Shangri-Las in avidity, and so do most of this songs. Levi Stubbs? My god. […]