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1961's Most Popular Song Hits
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1. At Last - Etta James
"You smile
oh and then the spell was cast
and here we are in heaven
for you are mine at last"
2. Crazy - Patsy Cline
"Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Wonderin', what in the world did I do?
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for loving you"
3. Let's Twist Again - Chubby Checker
"Come on everybody clap your hands
Now you're looking good
I'm gonna sing my song and you won't take long
We gotta do the twist and it goes like this"
4. Bristol Stomp - Dovells
"The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
When they do the Bristol Stomp
Really somethin when they join in jumpin
When they do the Bristol Stomp"
5. Please Mr. Postman - Marvelettes
"There must be some word today
From my boyfriend who's so far away
Please mr. postman look and see
Is there a letter, a letter for me
I've been standing here waiting mr. postman sooo, so patiently"
6. Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
"Woah Woman, oh woman, don't treat me so mean,
You're the meanest old woman that I've ever seen
I guess if you said so
I'd have to pack my things and go
That's right"
7. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
"When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me"
8. Runaround Sue - Dion
"Ah, she likes to travel around
She'll love you but she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys"
9. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - the Tokens
"In the jungle the quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight"
10. Tossin and Turnin - Bobby Lewis
"Jumped out of bed
Turned on the light
I pulled down the shade
Went to the kitchen for a bite
Rolled up the shade
Turned off the light
I jumped back into bed
It was the middle of the night"
11. Pretty Little Angel Eyes - Curtis Lee
12. Shop Around - the Miracles
13. Some Kind Of Wonderful - the Drifters
14. Blue Moon - Marcels
15. Will You Love Me Tomnorrow - Shirelles
16. There's A Moon Out Tonight - Capris
17. Runaway - Del Shannon
18. A Little Bit Of Soap - Jarmels
19. Cupid - Sam Cooke
20. Quarter To Three - Gary U.S. Bonds
21. Barbara-Ann - the Regents
22. Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson
23. Dedicated To The One I Love - Shirelles
24. Hello Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson
25. Daddy's Home - Shep & the Limelites
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26. Take Good Care of My Baby
- Bobby Vee
27. Please Love Me Forever - Cathy Jean & the Roommates
28. Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
29. Mother In Law - Ernie K. Doe
30. Crying - Roy Orbison
31. Raindrops - Dee Clark
32. I Fall to Pieces - Patsy Cline
33. Let There Be Drums - Sandy Nelson
34. Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp) - Barry Mann
35. Running Scared - Roy Orbison
36. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey
37. Pony Time - Chubby Checker
38. I Love How You Love Me - the Paris Sisters
39. Big Bad John - Jimmy Dean
40. (Ghost) Riders In The Sky - the Ramrods
41. Calcutta - Lawrence Welk
42. Michael - The Highwaymen
43. Wonderland By Night - Bert Kampfert
44. Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
45. Moody River - Pat Boone
46. I Like It Like That - Chris Kenner
47. Exodus - Ferrante and Teicher
48. Last Night - Mar-Kays
49. Where The Boys Are - Connie Francis
50. Apache - Jorgen Ingmann |
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