Counting down the top ten hits from this week in 1961 including songs from artists such as Elvis Presley, Bobby Vee, Chubby Checker and many more!

10. Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley (fr. “Blue Hawaii” – which would be his top-selling LP ever)

9. Let There Be Drums – Sandy Nelson

8. Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen – Neil Sedaka

7. Please Mr. Postman – The Marvelettes

6. Peppermint Twist – Joey Dee & Starlighters

5. Walk On By – Leroy Van Dyke

4. Goodbye Cruel World – James Darren

3. The Twist – Chubby Checker

2. Run To Him – Bobby Vee

1. Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens

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