American Bandstand

Season 12

Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.

Where to Watch Season 12

53 Episodes

  • The Grass Roots / Patti Drew
    E1
    The Grass Roots / Patti DrewThe Grass Roots--""Midnight Confessions"" Patti Drew--""Working on A Groovy Thing"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 9/7/1968.
  • O.C. Smith
    E2
    O.C. SmithO.C. Smith--""Little Green Apples"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 9/14/1968.
  • Jay & the Techniques / Jeannie C. Riley
    E3
    Jay & the Techniques / Jeannie C. RileyJay & The Techniques--""Baby, Make your Own Sweet Music"" Jeannie C. Riley--""Harper Valley P.T.A."" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 9/21/1968.
  • Clarence Carter
    E4
    Clarence CarterClarence Carter--""Slip Away"" & ""Funky Fever"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 9/28/1968.
  • Iron Butterfly / Eddie Floyd
    E5
    Iron Butterfly / Eddie FloydIron Butterfly--""In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (In the Garden of Life)"" Eddie Floyd--""I've Never Found a Girl (to Love Me Like You Do)"" & ""Bring it on Home to Me"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 10/5/1968.
  • AB69 is cutted to abc Sports broadcast of NCAA Football
    E6
    AB69 is cutted to abc Sports broadcast of NCAA Football""THE NEW AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1969"" has been shortened to a half-hour for an ABC Sports telecast of NCAA FOOTBALL. Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 10/12/1968.
  • Johnny Nash / The Association
    E7
    Johnny Nash / The AssociationJohnny Nash--""Hold Me Tight"" & ""You Got Soul"" The Association--""Six(6) Man Band"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 10/12/1968.
  • Al Wilson
    E8
    Al WilsonAl Wilson-""The Snake"" Joe Tex--""Skinny Legs and All"" & ""You Need Me, Baby"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 10/19/1968.
  • Brenton Wood
    E9
    Brenton WoodBrenton Wood-""Gimme Little Sign"" & ""It's Just A Game Love"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 10/26/1968.
  • The Grass Roots
    E10
    The Grass RootsThe Grass Roots--""Bella Linda"" Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary)--""Puff, The Magic Dragon"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 11/2/1968.
  • Andy Kim / the Miss 16 contest
    E11
    Andy Kim / the Miss 16 contestAndy Kim--""Shoot 'Em Up, Baby"" & ""Rainbow Ride"" The Miss 16 Contest with judges Regis Philbin, Andy Kim, Mark Lindsay & Lydia Lane. Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 11/9/1968.
  • Avant-Garde
    E12
    Avant-GardeThe Avant-Garde--""Naturally Stoned"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 11/16/1968.
  • Ketty Lester
    E13
    Ketty LesterKetty Lester--""Love Letters"" & ""Those Were the Days (My Friend)"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 11/23/1968.
  • Merilee Rush / Steppenwolf
    E14
    Merilee Rush / SteppenwolfMerilee Rush & The Turnabouts--""Reach Out I'll Be There"" Steppenwolf--""Magic Carpet Ride"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 11/30/1968.
  • Michael J. James / Leapy Lee
    E15
    Michael J. James / Leapy LeeMichael J. James (Olympic star) Leapy Lee--""Little Arrows"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 12/7/1968.
  • Al Martino
    E16
    Al MartinoAl Martino--""I Can't Help It"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 12/14/1968.
  • Brian Hyland
    E17
    Brian HylandBrian Hyland--""Tragedy"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 12/21/1968.
  • Spanky and Our Gang / Brian Hyland
    E18
    Spanky and Our Gang / Brian HylandSpanky & Our Gang--""Yesterday's Rain"" Brian Hyland--""Sealed With A Kiss"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 12/28/1968.
  • The Mother Earth Group
    E19
    The Mother Earth GroupThe Mother Earth Group--""Golden Rainbow"" Stevie Wonder--""For Once in my Life"" & ""Angie Baby."" Please check ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 1/4/1969.
  • Dorsey Burnette
    E20
    Dorsey BurnetteDorsey Burnette--""The Greatest Love"" Michael J. James The Dillards Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 1/11/1969.
  • The Four Seasons
    E21
    The Four SeasonsThe 4 Seasons--""C'mon Marianne"" & ""Electric Stories"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 1/18/1969.
  • Classics IV / Neil Sedaka / Johnnie Taylor
    E22
    Classics IV / Neil Sedaka / Johnnie TaylorThe Classics IV featuring Dennis Yost--""Stormy"" & ""Traces"" Neil Sedaka--""Working on A Groovy Thing"" Johnnie Taylor--""Take Care of your Homework"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 1/25/1969.
  • B.J. Thomas
    E23
    B.J. ThomasB.J. Thomas--""I Hooked on A Feeling"" The Buddy Miles Express--""Train"" Erik Brann--""Happiness"" (or ""The Pied Piper"") Barry Ryan--""The One has my Name and The Other has my Heart"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 2/1/1969.
  • Al Wilson / The People
    E24
    Al Wilson / The PeopleAl Wilson--""The Poor Side of Town"" The People--""I Love You"" & ""Ashes of Me"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 2/8/1969.
  • Johnny Nash / Willie Mitchell
    E25
    Johnny Nash / Willie MitchellJohnny Nash--""Lovey Dovey"" The Willie Mitchell Soul Group--""30-60-90"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 2/15/1969.
  • Tyrone Davis / Flying Burrito Brothers
    E26
    Tyrone Davis / Flying Burrito BrothersTyrone Davis--""Can I Change my Mind?"" & ""Is it Something You've Got"" The Flying Burrito Brothers--""Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything-There is a Season)"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 2/22/1969.
  • Arthur Conley
    E27
    Arthur ConleyArthur Conley -""O-Bla-Di, O-Bla-Da (Life Goes On)"". Also appearing: Smokestack Lightnin' Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 3/1/1969.
  • Brenton Wood / Mod Squad (singing group)
    E28
    Brenton Wood / Mod Squad (singing group)Brenton Wood--""A Change is Gonna Come"" The Mod Squad (Singing Group)--""Incense and Peppermints"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 3/8/1969.
  • 1910 Fruitgum Co.
    E29
    1910 Fruitgum Co.The 1910 Fruitgum Co.--""Indian Giver"" Plus, a Salute to Tom Jones featuring an interview filmed in England and a mention of his series ""This is TOM JONES"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 3/15/1969.
  • Neil Diamond / Sir Douglas Quintet
    E30
    Neil Diamond / Sir Douglas QuintetNeil Diamond--""Brother Love's Travelin' Salvation Show"" The Sir Douglas Quintet--""Mendocino"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 3/22/1969.
  • The Ohio Express
    E31
    The Ohio ExpressThe Ohio Express--""Sweeter Than Sugar"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 3/29/1969.
  • Betty Everett / Bubble Puppy
    E32
    Betty Everett / Bubble PuppyBetty Everett--""There'll Come a Time"" & ""I Can't Say to You"" The Bubble Puppy--""Hot Smoke and Sassafras"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 4/5/1969.
  • Mel Carter / The Yellow Payges
    E33
    Mel Carter / The Yellow PaygesMel Carter--""Hold Me, Thrill Me & Kiss Me"" & ""No, Not Much"" The Yellow Payges -""Never Put Away My Love For You"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 4/12/1969.
  • Trini Lopez / The Feather
    E34
    Trini Lopez / The FeatherTrini Lopez--""Come A Little Bit Closer"" The Feather--""The Wings of a Dove"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 4/19/1969.
  • The Spiral Staircase / Bobby Freeman
    E35
    The Spiral Staircase / Bobby FreemanThe Spiral Staircase--""More Today than Yesterday"" Bobby Freeman--""Do you Want to Dance"" & ""Everybody's Got a Hang Up"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 4/26/1969.
  • Linda Ronstadt / The New Life
    E36
    Linda Ronstadt / The New LifeLinda Ronstadt--""Will You Love Me Tomorrow?!!"" The New Life--""God Bless the Child"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 5/3/1969.
  • Tommy Roe / Smoke Ring
    E37
    Tommy Roe / Smoke RingTommy Roe--""Heather Honey"" The Smoke Ring--""Not Much"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 5/10/1969.
  • The Ventures / DeeDee Warwick
    E38
    The Ventures / DeeDee WarwickThe Ventures--""Hawaii Five-O"" & ""Theme from 'A Summer Place'"" DeeDee Warwick--""Foolish Fool"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 5/17/1969.
  • The Guess Who / Solomon Burke
    E39
    The Guess Who / Solomon BurkeThe Guess Who?--""These Eyes"" & ""Laughing"" Solomon Burke--""Proud Mary"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 5/24/1969.
  • Classics IV / Dorsey Burnette
    E40
    Classics IV / Dorsey BurnetteThe Classics IV featuring Dennis Yost--""Everyday with You Girl"" Dorsey Burnette--""The Greatest Love"" The Grass Roots--""The River is Wide"" & ""I'd Wait A Million(1,000,000) Years"" Also, a demonstration of A Motor-Powered Surfboard. Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 5/31/1969.
  • Oliver / Ronnie Dove
    E41
    Oliver / Ronnie DoveOliver--""Good Morning Starshine"" Ronnie Dove--""I Need You Now!"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 6/7/1969.
  • Tony Joe White / Jerry Smith
    E42
    Tony Joe White / Jerry SmithTony Joe White--""Polk Salad Annie"" Jerry Smith--""Truck Stop"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 6/14/1969.
  • Tim Buckley
    E43
    Tim BuckleyTim Buckley--""Gypsy Woman"" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 6/21/1969.
  • The Spiral Staircase
    E44
    The Spiral StaircaseThe Spiral Staircase--""No One from Me to Turn to"" & ""More Today than Yesterday"" Thelma Houston--""Selfish One"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 6/28/1969.
  • Jerry Butler / The Impressions
    E45
    Jerry Butler / The ImpressionsJerry Butler--""Moody Woman"" & ""What's the Use of Breaking Up?"" The Impressions--""Seven(7) Years"" & ""Choice of Colors"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 7/5/1969.
  • Jackie DeShannon / The Winstons
    E46
    Jackie DeShannon / The WinstonsJackie DeShannon--""Put a Little Love in your Heart"" The Winstons--""Color Him Father"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 7/12/1969.
  • Andy Kim / Peppermint Rainbow
    E47
    Andy Kim / Peppermint RainbowAndy Kim--""Baby, I Love You"" The Peppermint Rainbow--""Don't Wake Up in the Morning, Michael"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 7/19/1969.
  • Cat Mother & the All-Night News Boys
    E48
    Cat Mother & the All-Night News BoysCat Mother & The All-Night News Boys--""Good Old Rock 'N Roll"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 7/26/1969.
  • Freddy Weller / Sandy Nelson / Underground Sunshine
    E49
    Freddy Weller / Sandy Nelson / Underground SunshineFreddy Weller--""Dizzy"" Sandy Nelson--""Manhattan Spiritual 1969"" The Underground Sunshine--""Birthday"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 8/2/1969.
  • Junior Walker & the All-Stars / Bobby Bare / The Clingers
    E50
    Junior Walker & the All-Stars / Bobby Bare / The ClingersJr. Walker & The All Stars--""What Does it Take (to Win your Love for Me?)"" Bobby Bare aka Bill Parsons--""The All-American Boy"" The Clingers--""I Heard it Through the Grapevine."" Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 8/9/1969.
  • Isaac Hayes / The Guess Who
    E51
    Isaac Hayes / The Guess WhoIssac Hayes--""Walk on By"" & ""By the Time to Get Phoenix"" The Guess Who?--""Laughing"" & ""Undun"" (or 'Undone""). Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 8/16/1969.
  • Steppenwolf / Smith
    E52
    Steppenwolf / SmithSteppenwolf--""Move Over"" & ""Power Play"" Smith--""Baby It's You"". Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 8/23/1969.
  • Peaches & Herb / Brotherhood
    E53
    Peaches & Herb / BrotherhoodPeaches & Herb--""Let Me Be the One"" The Brotherhood--""Aquarius & Let The Sunshine In"" from HAIR. Please see ""Recap"" for THE AB69 TOP TEN HITS of 8/30/1969.

 

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