What was the No 1 song in 1961?

Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight?

What was the best selling song of 1961?

1961 Best Selling Singles Based on Worldwide Sales

Chubby Checker – Let’s Twist Again.
Ben E King – Stand By Me.
Del Shannon – Runaway.
Elvis Presley – Surrender.
Elvis Presley – Wooden Heart.
Ricky Nelson – Hello Mary Lou.
The Marcels – Blue Moon.
Highwaymen – Michael Row the Boat.

What was top of the charts in 1961?

According to the list, “Wooden Heart (Muss i denn)” by Elvis Presley is officially recorded as the biggest-selling single of 1961.

What was Top of the Pops in 1961?

Top 100 Pop Songs in 1961

Rank	Song	Title
1	Let’s Twist Again Chubby Checker	► Let’s Twist Again
2	Stand By Me Ben E King	► Stand By Me
3	Surrender Elvis Presley	► Surrender
4	Runaway Del Shannon	► Runaway

What song was number one August 1961?

List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1961

Issue Date	Song	Artist
August 5	Tossin’ and Turnin’	Bobby Lewis
August 12
August 19	Michael	The Highwaymen
August 26

What song was number 1 February 1961?

List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1961

Issue Date	Song	Artist
February 4	Will You Love Me Tomorrow	The Shirelles
February 11	Calcutta	Lawrence Welk & Orchestra
February 18
February 25

Who was the most popular band in 1961?

The Highwaymen
In 1961, The Highwaymen (another folk group) took over as the most popular band of the year. Their first No. 1 hit, “Michael Row the Boat Ashore,” was released that year, and they had two more Top 100 songs that year.

What was number one August 1961?

What was number one on 10th October 1961?

UK Number Ones in 1961

Artist	Song Title	Date
Helen Shapiro	Walkin Back To Happiness	17-10-1961
The Highwaymen	Michael	10-10-1961
The Shadows	Kon Tiki	03-10-1961
John Leyton	Johnny Remember Me (2nd time)	26-09-1961