1968 HITS ARCHIVE: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin (a #1 record--mono 45)

International hit by the Welsh singer was a lyrical adaptation by musician-playwright-author Gene Raskin of the 1920s Russian tune “Dorogoi dlinnoyu,” first recorded as "Those Were The Days" in 1962 by The Limeliters (listen here:    • 1st (English-language) RECORDING OF: Those...   ) Pop Chart Peaks: Cash Box & Record World #1, Billboard #2 - Easy Listening Peak: 1 - UK Peak: 1 The original U.S. 45rpm single was issued on Apple 1801 - Those Were The Days (Raskin) by Mary Hopkin, produced by Paul McCartney . THE 1968 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1968 (some were recorded in 1967)