The Number One Hits Of 1960

The Number One Hits Of 1960:

December 28, 1959 – January 3, 1960:
Frankie Avalon – Why
January 4, 1960 – January 17, 1960:
Marty Robbins – El Paso
January 18, 1960 – February 7, 1960:
Johnny Preston – Running Bear
February 8, 1960 – February 21, 1960:
Mark Dinning – Teen Angel
February 22, 1960 – April 24, 1960:
Percy Faith – Theme from ‘A Summer Place’
April 25, 1960 – May 22, 1960:
Elvis Presley – Stuck on You
May 23, 1960 – June 26, 1960:
The Everly Brothers – Cathy’s Clown
June 27, 1960 – July 10, 1960:
Connie Francis – Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool
July 11, 1960 – July 17, 1960:
Hollywood Argyles – Alley-Oop
July 18, 1960 – August 7, 1960:
Brenda Lee – I’m Sorry
August 8, 1960 – August 14, 1960:
Brian Hyland – Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
August 15, 1960 – September 18, 1960:
Elvis Presley – It’s Now or Never
September 19, 1960 – September 25, 1960:
Chubby Checker – The Twist
September 26, 1960 – October 9, 1960:
Connie Francis – My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
October 10, 1960 – October 16, 1960:
Larry Verne – Mr. Custer
October 17, 1960 – October 23, 1960:
The Drifters – Save the Last Dance for Me
October 24, 1960 – November 13, 1960:
Brenda Lee – I Want to Be Wanted
November 14, 1960 – November 20, 1960:
Ray Charles – Georgia on My Mind
November 21, 1960 – November 27, 1960:
Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs – Stay
November 28, 1960 – January 8, 1961:
Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight?

(Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Airplay,” “R&B” and “Singles” Charts. “Hot 100” is the primary chart used starting October, 1958)