Playlist Time Machine

Chart year

Number one hits of 1961

In 1961, Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis holds No. 1 for 7 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Wonderland by Night by Bert Kaempfert.

22 songs reached number one in 1961.

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  1. Wonderland by NightBert Kaempfert
  2. Will You Love Me TomorrowThe Shirelles
  3. CalcuttaLawrence Welk
  4. Pony TimeChubby Checker
  5. SurrenderElvis Presley
  6. Blue MoonThe Marcels
  7. RunawayDel Shannon
  8. Mother-in-LawErnie K-Doe
  9. Travelin' ManRicky Nelson
  10. Running ScaredRoy Orbison
  11. Bristol StompThe Dovells
  12. Moody RiverPat Boone
  13. Quarter to ThreeU.S. Bonds
  14. Tossin' and Turnin'Bobby Lewis
  15. Wooden HeartJoe Dowell
  16. MichaelThe Highwaymen
  17. Take Good Care of My BabyBobby Vee
  18. Hit the Road JackRay Charles
  19. Runaround SueDion
  20. Big Bad JohnJimmy Dean
  21. Please Mr. PostmanThe Marvelettes
  22. The Lion Sleeps TonightThe Tokens