"Anyway The Wind Blows" by The Grass Roots

The Grass Roots were a hot commodity in the late 60s and early 70s. One of their more recognizable songs, "Where Were You When I Needed You," only hit #28 in 1966, but "Let's Live For Today" put the band on the map when it peaked at #8 in 1967. They hit the top 10 again in the 60s with "Midnight Confessions," which became their best chart performance at #5.

Sustaining their hot streak into the new decade, the 70s brought them three more notable hits with "Temptation Eyes" (#15), "Sooner Or Later" (#9), and "Two Divided By Love" (#16). The band's final charting song was 1975's "Mamacita," which struggled to #71.

"Anyway The Wind Blows" was a single from 1972 that had all the key ingredients of former hits by The Grass Roots: a sing-a-long melody, big brassy chorus, and sweet harmonies. Great song, but I guess the formula was wearing thin by this point. Another favorite of mine that fared better but isn't as well-known is "I'd Wait A Million Years," which got to #15 in 1969.