The next song to go all the way to the top of the record charts in 1965 was. “Game of Love” by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders. The song was written by Clint Ballard Jr. who also “You’re No Good” that was a hot for Linda Ronstadt in 1975.

The Mindbenders were formed by Wayne Fontana in 1963 and they had some hits in the U.K. before “Game of Love.” Wayne left the band in the middle of a concert in 1965. After that the group was known as just The Mindbender. They appeared in the 1967 movie, To Sir, with Love and were also on the soundtrack. The group finally broke up in 1968. Meanwhile, Wayne released a bunch of new albums but never had any big hits. He currently lives in Spain.

“Game of Love” was the number one song on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box record charts for just the week of April 18 – 24, 1965.