(Monday, May 29, 1961) — “Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (May 29, June 12, 1961). Continue reading ‘Travelin’ Man’ by Ricky Nelson peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1961) →

(Monday, May 22, 1961) — “Mother-in-Law” by Ernie K-Doe peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart today for one week.
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(Monday, May 22, 1961) — “The Touchables in Brooklyn” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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(Monday, April 3, 1961) — “Blue Moon” by The Marcels is the #1 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (April 3/10/17, 1961).
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(Monday, April 3, 1961) — “Apache” by Jørgen Ingmann was the #2 song on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks.
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(Monday, March 27, 1961) — “Dedicated to the One I Love” by The Shirelles peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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(Monday, March 27, 1961) — “Walk Right Back” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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