Greatest Music Hits of 1961

Music Sets The Tone For Any Event

Whether You’re Planning A Wedding,
Company Party, Reunion or School Dance,
Choosing The Right Music Is An Important Part
Of Keeping Your Guests Feeling “Invited”

These Music Reference Pages Are Provided To Assist You
In Getting Started In Your Selection Process

Top 20 Pop Hits

1: Tossin’ and Turnin’ ~ Bobby Lewis
2 Big Bad John ~ Jimmy Dean
3 Runaway ~ Del Shannon
4 Wonderland By Night ~ Bert Kaempfert
5 Pony Time ~ Chubby Checker
6 The Lion Sleeps Tonight ~ The Tokens
7 Blue Moon ~ Marcels
8 Take Good care Of My Baby ~ Bobby Vee
9 Calcutta ~ Lawrence Welk
10 Runaround Sue ~ Dion
1 1: Michael ~ The Highwayman
12 Travelin’ Man ~ Ricky Nelson
13 Quarter To Three ~ Gary U.S. Bonds
14 Hit The Road Jack ~ Ray Charles
15 Surrender ~ Elvis Presley
16 Will You Love Me Tomorrow ~ The Shirelles
17 Mother-In-Law ~ Ernie K-Doe
18 Please Mr. Postman ~ The Marvelettes
19 Wooden Heart ~ Joe Dowell
20 Moody River ~ Pat Boone

Top 10 Country Hits

1: Walk On By ~ Leroy Van Dyke
2: Don’t Worry ~ Marty Robbins
3: Hello Walls ~ Faron Young
4: Tender Years ~ George Jones
5: North To Alaska ~ Johnny Horton
6: Heartbreak USA ~ Kitty Wells
7: I Fall To Pieces ~ Patsy Cline
8: Big Bad John ~ Jimmy Dean
9: Window Up Above ~ George Jones
10: Three Hearts In A Tangle ~ Roy Drusky

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