On This Day in Music History – August 28, 1971 Canada’s own Five Man Electrical Band struck gold on the U.S. charts when their counter-culture anthem “Signs” peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The record went on to sell over a million copies and earn a Gold Record from the RIAA. While “Signs” became their signature song, the group kept cranking out singles through the early ’70s: “Absolutely Right” – #26 in 1971 “Money Back Guarantee” – #72 in 1972 “I’m a Stranger Here” – #76 in 1972 “Werewo

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