(Monday, September 25, 1961) — “The Mountain’s High” by Dick and Dee Dee peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Mountain’s High” by Dick and Dee Dee peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1961) →

(Monday, September 25, 1961) — “Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)” by Barry Mann peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)’ by Barry Mann peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1961) →

(Monday, September 18, 1961) — “Take Good Care of My Baby” by Bobby Vee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (Sept. 18/25, Oct. 2, 1961). Continue reading ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’ by Bobby Vee peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1961) →

(Monday, September 18, 1961) — “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” by Elvis Presley peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1961) →

(Monday, September 4, 1961) — “Michael” by The Highwaymen peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Sept. 4/11, 1961). Continue reading ‘Michael’ by The Highwaymen peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1961) →

(Monday, August 28, 1961) — “Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)” by Joe Dowell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)’ by Joe Dowell #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1961) →

(Monday, August 7, 1961) — “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let’s Twist Again’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 7 1961) →

(Monday, July 31, 1961) — “I Like It Like That, Part 1” by Chris Kenner peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Like It Like That, Part 1′ by Chris Kenner peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1961) →

(Monday, July 10, 1961) — “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart today for the first of seven consecutive weeks (July 10/17/24/31, August 7/14/21, 1961). Continue reading ‘Tossin’ and Turnin” by Bobby Lewis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1961) →

(Monday, June 26, 1961) — “Quarter to Three” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart today for the first of two consecutive weeks (June 26, July 3, 1961). Continue reading ‘Quarter to Three’ by Gary U.S. Bonds peaks at #1 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1961) →