What was the number 1 song of the 60s?
Number One Songs – 1960s
| SONG | ARTIST | CHART DEBUT DATE |
|---|---|---|
| The Theme From “A Summer Place” | Percy Faith And His Orchestra | 1/11/1960 |
| The Twist | Chubby Checker | 11/13/1961 |
| Stranger On The Shore | Mr. Acker Bilk | 3/17/1962 |
| It’s Now Or Never | Elvis Presley | 7/18/1960 |
What was the biggest selling single of the 60s?
She Loves You
According to sales data compiled by the Official Charts Company, the biggest selling single of the 1960s was She Loves You by The Beatles. I Want to Hold Your Hand, recorded by the Fab Four in 1963, came second.
Who had No 1 hits in 1960?
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley had eleven number-ones throughout the decade. “It’s Now or Never” was the best-selling single of 1960 and spent an unsurpassed (but equalled) eight weeks at number one during the 1960s.
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Number-one singles.
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Number-one singles.
| † | Best-selling single of the year |
|---|---|
| ‡ | Best-selling single of the decade |
Which band sold the most records in the 60s?
The Beatles
The biggest-selling album of the 1960s was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles—of the top thirteen biggest-selling albums of the decade, ten were by The Beatles, the other three being motion picture soundtracks.
Which song made the Beatles the most money?
She Loves You
| POS. | TITLE | ARTIST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | She Loves You | Beatles |
| 2 | I Want To Hold Your Hand | Beatles |
| 3 | Can’t Buy Me Love | Beatles |
| 4 | I Feel Fine | Beatles |
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What was No 1 in 1961?
The Shirelles hit #1 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” in 1961.
What was No 1 in September 1961?
Click on a Song Title to view full details of any song from the UK 1961 singles chart.
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UK Number Ones in 1961.
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UK Number Ones in 1961.
| Artist | John Leyton |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Johnny Remember Me (2nd time) |
| Weeks at Number One | 1 |
| Date | 26-09-1961 |
What was No 1 in May 1964?
List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1964
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Hello, Dolly! | Louis Armstrong & All Stars |
| May 23 | Love Me Do | The Beatles |
| May 30 | My Guy | Mary Wells |
| June 6 | Chapel of Love | The Dixie Cups |
What was the 1 song in 1962?
ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 DATED Nov. 3, 1962, The Crystals’ “He’s a Rebel” hit No. 1, giving the girl group its first and only chart-topping hit — though the quintet didn’t actually perform the track.
What was the number one song in 1964?
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1964
| № | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “I Want to Hold Your Hand” | The Beatles |
| 2 | “She Loves You” | The Beatles |
| 3 | “Hello, Dolly!” | Louis Armstrong |
| 4 | “Oh, Pretty Woman” | Roy Orbison |
What was number one July 1961?
List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1961
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Tossin’ and Turnin’ | Bobby Lewis |
| July 29 | ||
| August 5 | ||
| August 12 |
What was the number 1 song in 1963?
Sugar Shack
Later list
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Sugar Shack” | Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs |
| 2 | “Surfin’ U.S.A.” | The Beach Boys |
| 3 | “The End of the World” | Skeeter Davis |
| 4 | “Rhythm of the Rain” | The Cascades |
What was the No 1 song in 1965?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1965
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Wooly Bully” | Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs |
| 2 | “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” | Four Tops |
| 3 | “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” | The Rolling Stones |
| 4 | “You Were on My Mind” | We Five |
What was the number 1 song in 1967?
Top 100 Pop Songs in 1967
| Rank | Song | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Whiter Shade of Pale Procol Harum | ► A Whiter Shade of Pale |
| 2 | All You Need is Love The Beatles | ► All You Need is Love |
| 3 | I’m a Believer The Monkees | ► I’m a Believer |
| 4 | Hello, Goodbye The Beatles | ► Hello, Goodbye |
What was the number one song in 1968?
Hey Jude
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1968
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Hey Jude” | The Beatles |
| 2 | “Love is Blue” | Paul Mauriat |
| 3 | “Honey” | Bobby Goldsboro |
| 4 | “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” | Otis Redding |
What was the number 1 song in 1966?
1966: “The Ballad of the Green Berets” — Staff Sergeant Barry Allen Sadler.
What was the number 1 song in February 1963?
List of Cash Box Top 100 number-one singles of 1963
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
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| January 26 | Go Away Little Girl | Steve Lawrence |
| February 2 | Walk Right In | Rooftop Singers |
| February 9 | Hey Paula | Paul & Paula |
| February 16 |
What was the #1 song of 1969?
1 singles of 1969: “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” Marvin Gaye, “Crimson and Clover,” Tommy James and the Shondells, “Everyday People,” Sly & the Family Stone, “Dizzy,” Tommy Roe, “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” the Fifth Dimension, “Get Back,” the Beatles with Billy Preston, “Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet,” …
What was the number one song 1971?
Joy to the World
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1971
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Joy to the World” | Three Dog Night |
| 2 | “Maggie May”/”Reason to Believe” | Rod Stewart |
| 3 | “It’s Too Late”/”I Feel the Earth Move” | Carole King |
| 4 | “One Bad Apple” | The Osmonds |
What was the number one hit song in 1970?
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Bridge Over Troubled Water“ | Simon & Garfunkel |
| 2 | “(They Long to Be) Close to You” | The Carpenters |
| 3 | “American Woman” | The Guess Who |
| 4 | “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” | B.J. Thomas |