Today we’re going back to the Top 10 charts sixty years ago today. We’re playing them in reverse chronological order … #10 first and all the way down to the #1 song in America on February 11, 1962!
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Billboard Top 10 Feb. 11, 1962
Shirelles – Burl Ives – Brenda Lee
Dion – Sue Thompson – Barbara George
Elvis Presley – Chubby Checker
Gene Chandler – Joey Dee & The Starliters
Should I be concerned I remembered all these songs well? Maybe I should celebrate the fact I do! Wish I knew where I left the car fob yesterday.
Duke of Earl was a sound of those times and still a great song. Once again thank you for all the memories Ray!
Thanks, Marty! By all means, celebrate the fact that you remembered them all. 🙂
I lose a car fob at least three times a week. It’s usually found in my coat pocket … the last place I always look!
Have a great weekend!
I hadn’t heard some of these for a long time! So interesting to notice how the sound of the 60s music changed so much within the decade! By the way, I didn’t tear up at the Elvis song but did smile. Great, great medley! Thank you so much Mr. Deejay!!!! 🙂 XOXOXOXO 🙂
Thanks, Wendyl ❤️
It is amazing how much music changed as the 60s progressed. I’m very proud of you for not tearing up on the Elvis song 😉
❤️XOXOXOXO❤️
Thanks, Don. In 1962, I was 12 and had very little interest in music. The British Invasion changed all that and the burgeoning folk-rock scene that followed really peaked my interest. I am so glad I grew up in that era!
I agree with Don Ray diversity!! A little bit of tear let me down then they say Baby it’s you! So you go from he Shirelles to Burl Ives(got the lyrics out of order)Then Brenda has such a classic style and yet they all are singing the same thing! Then you got the guy who will never settle down!! Then you got Norman(more love) And Elvis was the king and he started the change Then you get Chuby Checker in there!! I believe he started the dance craze!! And who can forget The Duke Of Earl!! And the pepermint twist!! We went from rock and roll from it’s purist form then it was gradully over taken by pop rock etc!! I remember blues rock and folk rock grew in popularity!! Ray I think to much coffee and meds took over this am!! I really liked this style and how we changed in the 60’s!! So break it to me gently Ray!! love ya stay warm!!(always good to hear from Marty!!)
Fred, any “rock and roll” Top 10 which featured Burl Ives is a sure sign of diversity. This was one hell of a strange lineup of artists. You had one of the first successful girl groups (Shirelles), a folk singer (Ives), a male who got started with doo-wop (Dion), a singer best known for country music (Lee), a singer with more than a decade of moderate success as a country singer (Thompson), an R&B singer with one Top 40 hit (George), a guy best known for doo-wop and rhythm & blues (Chandler), two singers remembered for their “dance craze” songs (Checker and Joey Dee), and of course, The King.
Up to 46 degrees today!
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We may have only been 12 but I remember watching AMERICAN BANDSTAND with my best friend Linda and just fascinated with all the “cool” kids dancing to some of these songs. Some great moves thanks to these melodies.
Think I may have to revisit the STROLL courtesy of The Duke of Earl.
Really enjoyed Elvis and Dion. 🙂
Thanks, Rose ❤️
You mean you didn’t dance to Burl’s song? 😉
So glad this medley brought back wonderful memories of Linda and you. ❤️
Ted remembers these songs. He remembers his older sisters telling him to get out of the living room ’cause they were listening to music.” As a musician he sang the wanderer but changed the words to “Rosa-Lee on my chest.” I was told by at least one musician that was how they remembered my name. Thanks for the music 🙂
Lee, I love the “Rosa-Lee on my chest” memory! I’m glad you two enjoyed the music! ❤️
Oh my gosh what a difference a few years makes in the music industry! I can remember listening to these just like they were born yesterday, and I agree that I know all the words to most of them. Yes even Burl Ives! Lol 1962 was an important year in my life, I graduated from high school that year, and I was married in the fall that year. My life was changed forever! some good some bad, but for sure lessons were learned! The music was always with me no matter what the genre, I loved it all and still do. I think my favorite on here was a tie between Elvis and Dion! This was great, as are all of your medleys Mr. DJ! Thank you again for the entertainment. You sure do you know how to spin them there!!! ❤️
Thank you, Sandy ❤️
Through all the changes (both good and bad), as long as you had music to fall back on, you were in a pretty good space. And look at you now. You are rockin’ it on a daily basis!
It was all so simple then and the songs reflect the times
You could practice your hip action for the twist with your hula hoop
Oh Brenda Lee…a good long run
Not the biggest Elvis fan, but always liked this song
Thanks, Mary Helen. 🥰
You’re right, there was nothing complex about any of it. The times were so simple that we actually didn’t laugh when our teachers told us ducking our heads beow our desks might save us in the event of a nuclear attack. 🙂
60 years! Say what? Memories abound and we remember every word. When Elvis sang a ballad it was always touching. Love all of them including Burl. Thanks, Music Man.
Glad you enjoyed them all, Donna. 🥰
We never forgot the words because they mattered to us. 🙂
Ray, Your comment “we never forgot the words because they mattered to us” struck home!~ I was thinking that exact same thing while reading others comments! I feel the diversity in our music back then is one main reason why we enjoyed the tunes so much! Today’s so called music is no where near as memorable nor is it life changing! JMHO Thank you for the memories AGAIN. You rock! So does our past. <3
Thank you, Suzanne 🥰
We were so fortunate to have songs about peace, love, and the world around us. The lyrics not only were embedded into our minds, they were also seared into our hearts. ❤️
A great set. Simpler times. I forget how short songs were in the day! Much easier to remember all the words!! I don’t know if I don’t remember all the words of today’s songs or I’m just too old!!! LoL 😂 Thanks Ray for making my morning so enjoyable
Thanks, Peter!
I hope the smile on your face lasts all day long!
1962 might be my favorite year in music, Ray. While you were a “young-un” of 12, I was turning “sweet” 16! The guys in the class were getting their licenses, which meant drive-in movies and out of town dances (Brownsville). Elvis could sing a love song like no other and everyone was learning the Twist. 1962 was first loves and breakups but staying friends for the rest of our high school years. The music brings back all the great memories. Will be listening to these songs over & over!
Thank, Pat 🥰
What a great bundle of memories you have! I am so pleased these songs mean so much to you. 🙂