On this date in 1970, IN THE SUMMERTIME by MUNGO JERRY began a seven-week run at No.1 on the UK Singles chart (Jun 13, 1970) Written and composed by lead singer, Ray Dorset, IN THE SUMMERTIME celebrated the carefree days of summer. In 1970, it reached number one in charts around the world and became one of the best-selling singles of all-time, eventually selling 30 million copies. The UK release was unusual in that it was a maxi single, playing at 33-1/3 rpm. Dorset has said that the song only t

Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime

IN THE SUMMERTIME • Mungo Jerry - Damien Robitaille