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- “The Twist” – Chubby Checker. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: September 24, 1960.
- Hey Jude” – The Beatles. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: September 28, 1968.
- The Theme From ‘A Summer Place'” – Percy Faith And His Orchestra. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: February 27, 1960.
- Tossin’ And Turnin'” – Bobby Lewis. Hot 100 Peak Position: 1, Peak Date: July 15, 1961.
- Counting Down The Greatest Hits of The 60s
- The Twist – Chubby Checker
- Everybody’s Talkin’ – Harry Nilsson
- A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
- Green Onions – Booker T. & The M.G.’s
- Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
- Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
- Space Oddity – David Bowie
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- House of The Rising Sun – The Animals
Launching into a new world, the 60s not only saw the first man on the moon but a series of waves that implored musicians to question the ways of the world. From this questioning, came the magic of psychedelic rock, sweet soul, progressive folk, and more. The cultural clash of old and new philosophies created a music scene in an explosive decade tha...
Why it’s the 43rd Top song of the 60s
Covering Hank Ballard and the Midnighters 1958 track “The Twist,” Chubby Checker’s very own “twist” created a whole new lease of life for the song. Using his signature sound and explosive sax gave the original a new and vibrant lift. The Twist with Chubby Checker(1960) set in motion a dance craze across the US and is still noted as one of the most iconic songs of the 60s.
“I’m going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain, going where the weather suits my clothes.”
“It’s been too hard living but I’m afraid to die, ‘cause I don’t know what’s up there beyond the sky.”
Why it’s the 29th Greatest song of the 60s
The only instrumental track in this list, “Green Onions” has made a name for itself since its release in 1962. In what sounds like an impromptu jam session, the track builds into a fantastic fusion of keyboard, bass, and a peppery guitar riff. Capturing a classic soul sound true to the 60s, this song has become a staple in midcentury instrumentals.
“Nobody’s ever taught you how to live out on the street and now you’re gonna have to get used to it.”
“I like smoke and lightnin’, heavy metal thunder, racing with the wind and the feeling that I’m under.”
“This is Major Tom to Ground Control, I’m stepping through the door and I’m floating in the most peculiar way, and the stars look very different today.”
“Standing in the sunlight laughing, hiding ‘hind a rainbow’s wall, slipping and sliding all along the waterfall with you.”
“My mother was a tailor, she sewed my new blue jeans. My father was a gamblin’ man, down in New Orleans.”
- Nina Simone – Sinnerman (1962) The skittering hi-hats, the deeply haunted piano line, the galloping guitar line; all set the stage for Nina Simone on “Sinnerman,” a song that sees the icon turn in one of her most powerful vocal performances.
- The Beatles – Come Together (1969) Between the classic drum fill introduction, crunchy guitars, and iconic vocals, it’s hard to top “Come Together.”
- The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (1966) Originally thought of as a Jan & Dean-style group obsessed with surfing, cars, and girls, The Beach Boys proved there was much more to their artistry with Pet Sounds and songs like “God Only Knows.”
- The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (1965) Picking one Rolling Stones song to represent the band on this 60s list is impossible, but since we’re limiting ourselves to one, “Satisfaction” feels like the best bet due to its story, impact, and cultural legacy.
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- 2023. Morgan Wallen, “Last Night” Hot 100 debut date: Feb. 11, 2023. Hot 100 peak date: March 18, 2023. Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (for 16 weeks) Weeks Spent on Hot 100: 46.
- 2022. Glass Animals, “Heat Waves” Hot 100 debut date: Jan. 16, 2021. Hot 100 peak date: March 12, 2022. Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (for 5 weeks) Weeks Spent on Hot 100: 91.
- 2021. Dua Lipa, “Levitating” Hot 100 debut date: Oct. 17, 2020. Hot 100 peak date: May 22, 2021. Hot 100 peak position: No. 2. Weeks Spent on Hot 100: 77.
- 2020. The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights” Hot 100 debut date: Dec. 14, 2019. Hot 100 peak date: April 4, 2020. Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (for 4 weeks) Weeks Spent on Hot 100: 90.
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Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1960. "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith was the number one song of 1960. Bobby Rydell had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100. Brenda Lee had four songs on the Year-End Hot 100.
These are the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits of 1960. That year, 12 acts achieved their first number ones, such as Marty Robbins , Johnny Preston , Mark Dinning , Connie Francis , The Hollywood Argyles , Brenda Lee , Brian Hyland , Chubby Checker , Larry Verne , The Drifters , Ray Charles , and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs .
