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Billboard Magazine Top 20 Hits of 1961  

#1
Bobby Lewis - Tossin' and Turnin'

#2
Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John

#3
Del Shannon - Runaway

#4
Bert Kaempfert - Wonderland By Night

#5
Chubby Checker - Pony Time

#6
The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

#7
The Marcels - Blue Moon

#8
Bobby Vee - Take Good Care of My Baby

#9
Lawrence Welk - Calcutta

#10
Dion - Runaround Sue

#11
The Highwaymen - Michael

#12
Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man

#13
Gary US Bonds - Quarter to Three

#14
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack

#15
Elvis Presley - Surrender

#16
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow

#17
Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law

#18
The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman

#19
Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart

#20
Pat Boone - Moody River