"You Wouldn't Listen" by The Ides of March

We've reached one of the many projects and bands masterminded by Jim Peterik. The Ides of March was Peterik's first taste of chart success, with much more to follow in the 80s after he co-founded Survivor.

The Ides of March are best known for their sassy and brassy number, "Vehicle," which soared to #2 in 1970. The band sounds a lot like Blood, Sweat & Tears, and a lot different than Peterik's later projects.

Considered a one-hit wonder, most folks forget about the catchy tune "You Wouldn't Listen," which only hit #42 in 1966. This ear-worm of a song showcases the melodic songwriting talents Peterik would continue to leverage throughout his remarkable career.

The Ides made three additional appearances in the Top 100. "Roller Coaster" climbed to #92 in 1966, "Superman" flew to #64 in 1970, and "L.A. Goodbye" waved to us at #73 in 1971.