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How did songs top the charts then?
In 1968, the UK singles chart was the primary measure of a song's popularity, driven by physical record sales and radio airplay. BBC Radio 1, launched in 1967, played a crucial role in promoting new music. Bands like Love Affair would tour extensively to support their releases.
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