1961
1. Stand By Me, Ben E. King
2. Cupid, Sam Cooke
3. Hit the Road Jack, Ray Charles
4. Crazy, Patsy Cline
5. Come On, Chuck Berry
6. The Wanderer, Dion & the Belmonts
7. Mama Said, The Shirelles
8. Duke of Earl, Gene Chandler
9. Free Me, Johnny Preston
10. Please Mr. Postman, The Marvelettes
*This was Ben E. King's first year as a solo artist (he was previously with The Drifters) and he produced one of the most memorable songs of all time.
*Sam Cooke continues to amaze with another terrific love song.
*As I've said before, not many country songs will make these lists, but "Crazy" is one of those that transcends the genre.
*Love the interplay between Ray and his backup singers on "Hit the Road Jack".
*Chuck returns to the top 10 after a one year absence which once again showcases his penchant for great lyrics and cool guitar intros.
*Preston had 3 top 40 hits in his brief career, but "Free Me" (which only went to #97) is the only song of his that I really like.
*Please Mr. Postman was the first #1 hit from a black owned record label (Motown).
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Billboard Top 30
1. Tossin' And Turnin', Bobby Lewis
2. I Fall To Pieces, Patsy Cline
3. Michael, Highwaymen
4. Cryin', Roy Orbison
5. Runaway, Del Shannon
6. My True Story, Jive Five
7. Pony Time, Chubby Checker
8. Wheels, String-a-longs
9. Raindrops, Dee Clark
10. Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn), Joe Dowell
11. Calcutta, Lawrence Welk
12. Take Good Care Of My Baby, Bobby Vee
13. Running Scared, Roy Orbison
14. Dedicated To The One I Love, The Shirelles
15. Last Night, Mar-keys
16. (Will You Love Me) Tomorrow, Shirelles
17. Exodus, Ferrante & Teicher
18. Where The Boys Are, Connie Francis
19. Hit The Road Jack, Ray Charles
20. Sad Movies (Make Me Cry), Sue Thompson
21. Mother-In-Law, Ernie K-Doe
22. Bristol Stomp, Dovells
23. Travelin' Man, Ricky Nelson
24. Shop Around, Miracles
25. The Boll Weevil Song, Brook Benton
26. A Hundred Pounds Of Clay, Gene Mcdaniels
27. The Mountain's High, Dick & Deedee
28. Don't Worry, Marty Robbins
29. On The Rebound, Floyd Cramer
30. Portrait Op My Love, Steve Lawrence
Rolling Stones Top 500 Songs
#69 - Crying, Roy Orbison
#85 - Crazy, Patsy Cline
#122 - Stand By Me, Ben E. King
#241 - I Fall to Pieces, Patsy Cline
#243 - The Wanderer, Dion
#351 - Runaround Sue, Dion
#387 - Hit the Road Jack, Ray Charles
#403 - Can't Help Falling in Love, Elvis Presley
#458 - Cupid, Sam Cooke
#472 - Runaway, Del Shannon