Top 100 Songs of 1960

Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 1960. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

Top 100 Songs of 1960

1

Cathy’s Clown – Everly Brothers

2

Running Bear – Johnny Preston

3

He’ll Have to Go – Jim Reeves

4

I’m Sorry – Brenda Lee

5

Handy Man – Jimmy Jones

6

It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley

7

Stuck On You – Elvis Presley

8

Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool – Connie Francis

9

Wild One – Bobby Rydell

10

Greenfields – The Brothers Four

11

What In The World’s Come Over You – Jack Scott

12

El Paso – Marty Robbins

13

Alley-Oop – The Hollywood Argyles

14

My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own – Connie Francis

15

Sweet Nothin’s – Brenda Lee

16

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini – Brian Hyland

17

Only the Lonely – Roy Orbison

18

Where or When – Dion & The Belmonts

19

Sixteen Reasons – Connie Stevens

20

Why – Frankie Avalon

21

Save the Last Dance for Me – The Drifters

22

Sink the Bismark – Johnny Horton

23

Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes) – Brook Benton & Dinah Washington

24

Good Timin’ – Jimmy Jones

25

Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

26

Burning Bridges – Jack Scott

27

The Big Hurt – Toni Fisher

28

Because They’re Young – Duane Eddy

29

Lonely Blue Boy – Conway Twitty

30

Paper Roses – Anita Bryant

31

Mr. Custer – Larry Verne

32

I Want to Be Wanted – Brenda Lee

33

You Got What It Takes – Marv Johnson

34

Cradle of Love – Johnny Preston

35

Please Help Me, I’m Falling – Hank Locklin

36

Finger Poppin’ Time – Hank Ballard and The Midnighters

37

Harbor Lights – The Platters

More 63 Top Songs of 1960

38. 38. Theme from a Summer Place – Percy Faith
    39. Teen Angel – Mark Dinning
    40. The Twist – Chubby Checker
    41. Puppy Love – Paul Anka
    42. Walk Don’t Run – The Ventures
    43. Chain Gang – Sam Cooke
    44. Let It Be Me – Everly Brothers
    45. Go Jimmy Go – Jimmy Clanton
    46. Night – Jackie Wilson
    47. Pretty Blue Eyes – Steve Lawrence
    48. Way Down Yonder in New Orleans – Freddie Cannon
    49. Mule Skinner Blues – The Fendermen
    50. Love You So – Rod Holden
    51.  Let The Little Girl Dance – Billy Bland
    52.  He’ll Have to Stay – Jeanne Black
    53.  Theme from “The Apartment” – Ferrante and Teicher
    54.  Volare – Bobby Rydell
    55.  A Million to One – Jimmy Charles
    56.  The Village of St. Bernadette – Andy Williams
    57.  White Silver Sands – Bill Black’s Combo
    58.  The Old Lamplighter – The Browns
    59.  Devil or Angel – Bobby Vee
    60.  Down By the Station – The Four Preps
    61.  Forever – The Little Dippers
    62.  Image Of A Girl – Safaris and The Phantom’s Band
    63.  Kiddio – Brook Benton
    64.  Mission Bell – Donnie Brooks
    65.  I Love The Way You Love – Marv Johnson
    66.  It’s Time To Cry – Paul Anka
    67.  Tell Laura I Love Her – Ray Peterson
    68.  Mama – Connie Francis
    69.  Footsteps – Steve Lawrence
    70.  So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) – Everly Brothers
    71.  That’s All You Gotta Do – Brenda Lee
    72.  Walking to New Orleans – Fats Domino
    73.  Among My Souvenirs – Connie Francis
    74.  Swingin’ School – Bobby Rydell
    75.  A Rockin’ Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love) – Brook Benton and Dinah Washington
    76.  Stairway to Heaven – Neil Sedaka
    77.  My Home Town – Paul Anka
    78.  Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
    79.  Cherry Pie – Skip and Flip
    80.  (What A) Wonderful World – Sam Cooke
    81.  Tracy’s Theme – Spencer Ross
    82.  Lady Luck – Lloyd Price
    83.  Step By Step – The Crests
    84.  Happy – Paul Evans
    85.  Young Emotions – Ricky Nelson
    86.  Dreamin’ – Johnny Burnette
    87.  Poetry In Motion – Johnny Tillotson
    88.  O dio mio – Annette Funicello
    89.  You Talk Too Much – Joe Jones
    90.  Beatnik Fly – Johnny and The Hurricanes
    91.  When Will I Be Loved – Everly Brothers
    92.  Let’s Think About Livin’ – Bob Luman
    93.  Heartaches By the Number – Guy Mitchell
    94.  My Little Corner Of The World – Anita Bryant
    95.  Doggin’ Around – Jackie Wilson
    96.  Little Bitty Girl – Bobby Rydell
    97.  Money (That’s What I Want) – Barret Strong
    98.  Stay (Just a Little Bit Longer) – Maurice Williams
    99.  Lonely Weekends – Charlie Rich
    100.  Sandy – Larry Hall

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Top 100 Songs of 1960 – Final Thoughts

The year 1960 was a time of transition in the music industry, with the rise of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and soul music. The Top 100 songs of 1960 reflect this change, with classics such as “Stuck on You” by Elvis Presley, “Shop Around” by The Miracles, and “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles. The year also marked the debut of artists who would go on to become legends, such as Chubby Checker and The Drifters. Looking back at the Top 100 Songs of 1960, it’s clear that the music of this era continues to be cherished and celebrated today.