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Top Ten Hits 1959

Hit the Road, ​Jack​
Hit the Road, ​Jack​

In 1961, "Hit The Road Jack" became Ray Charles' first song to reach the top of both the Billboard Hot 100 and RandB charts. It was number one for five weeks on the RandB chart, and remained on top of the Hot 100 for two weeks.

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Runaway​
Runaway​

One of the all-time classic rock and roll singles, "Runaway" is brilliant in every sense of the word, ... Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1959-1962. Rhino

source: allmusic.com
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Travelin' Man​
Travelin' Man​

Just A Little Too Much (Johnny Burnette) by Ricky Nelson with the Jordanaires This and the flip-side “Sweeter Than You” made up the last top-10 Nelson hit until 1961’s “Travelin’ Man.”

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I Fall to ​Pieces​
I Fall to ​Pieces​

US #12 • US AC #6 • US country #1 • From the Album Showcase • Written by Hank Cochran, Harlan Howard • Music VF, US & UK hits charts

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Pony Time​
Pony Time​

1959 HITS ARCHIVE: The Class - Chubby Checker MusicProf78. Loading ... 1959 HITS ARCHIVE: ... Pony Time - Duration: ...

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Moody River​
Moody River​

Moody River (Bruce) by Pat Boone, orchestra conducted by Billy Vaughn Three years after the end of his impressive 1955-1958 run of top hits and million-sellers, Pat returned to the #1 spot for the final time with this downbeat but catchy tune.

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(Marie's the ​Name of) His Latest Flame​
(Marie's the ​Name of) His Latest Flame​

"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" is a song recorded in a hit version by Elvis Presley and published by Elvis Presley Music in 1961. It was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and originally recorded by Del Shannon on the album Runaway With Del Shannon, which was released in June 1961.

Tossin' and ​Turnin'​
Tossin' and ​Turnin'​

One of the biggest hits of 1961, "Tossin' and Turnin'" enjoyed a long shelf life courtesy of cover versions by countless frat bands and bluesmen.

source: allmusic.com
Let's Twist ​Again​
Let's Twist ​Again​

I like "The Twist" by Chubby, but I really love his big hit that he won the 1961 Grammy for (Best Rock & Roll Recording), "Let's Twist Again." Absolute fun! Hey, being a fan, I heard that a few years ago the Abkco Records Co. finally released hit compilations of the old Cameo/Parkway Records stars.

source: songfacts.com
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Hello Mary ​Lou​
Hello Mary ​Lou​

Sweeter Than You (Knight) by Ricky ... 1959 HITS ARCHIVE: Sweeter Than You - Ricky Nelson ... Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou, 1961 (Stereo-Mix) ...

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Good Luck ​Charm​
Good Luck ​Charm​

So its luck-bringing properties are a kind of play on words. The number 8, with its two graceful curves, is also a balanced number. Balance and harmony are vital ingredients for a lucky life. If the number 7 doesn't catch your fancy as a lucky charm, then perhaps the number 8 would fit your style better.

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One Track ​Mind​
One Track ​Mind​

"Tossin' and Turnin'" (1961) "One Track Mind" ... (1959) "Tossin' and Turnin'" (1961) "One Track ... The personnel on the original hit recording included Ritchie ...

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I Feel So Bad​
I Feel So Bad​

Below you will be able to find all "1959 hit with the lyric ""One day I feel so happy, next day I feel so sad""" crossword clue answers. This crossword clue has been featured on many different crossword puzzles.

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One Mint ​Julep​
One Mint ​Julep​

On December 29th 1959, "One Mint Julep" by Chet Atkins entered ... The Clovers were Atlantic's biggest selling vocal group with twenty-one hits in the R&B chart ...

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Please Mr ​Postman​
Please Mr ​Postman​

Motown's first "double number one hit (number one on both the pop and R&B charts) was: Please Mr. Postman _____ is a contrasting section of a song which prepares for the return of the original material.

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Who Put the ​Bomp​
Who Put the ​Bomp​

Lyrics: Who Put The Bomp by Barry Mann I'd like to thank the guy Who wrote the song That made my baby Fall in love with me Who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp

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Gee Whiz​
Gee Whiz​

"Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" Although this single would eventually …

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Last Date​
Last Date​

The number of songs listed on the chart varied in the early years before becoming a top 100 chart in 1956. View a list of the top 100 hit songs in the US in 1959 and listen to a short countdown medley of the top 25 below.

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Shop Around​
Shop Around​

"Shop Around" is a song written by Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy. It became a popular hit in 1960 when originally recorded by the Miracles, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Pepito​
Pepito​

View a list of the top 100 hit songs in the US in 1959 and listen to a short countdown medley of the top 25. ... Top 100 Songs of 1959 - Billboard Year End Charts.

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My Last Date​
My Last Date​

Top 100 Songs of 1959 - Billboard Year End Charts. Home Page > Pop Culture > Top 100 Songs of the Year: Current Page. Tweet. ... Number One Songs On Any Date;

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Can't Help ​Falling in Love​
Can't Help ​Falling in Love​

Song information for Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley on AllMusic

source: allmusic.com
The Lion ​Sleeps Tonight​
The Lion ​Sleeps Tonight​

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song written and recorded ... it became a number one hit in the United States as adapted in English with ... 1959: Bill Hayes

Backtrack​
Backtrack​

View a list of the top 100 hit songs in the US in 1959 and listen to a short countdown medley of the top 25. ... Top 100 Songs of 1959 - Billboard Year End Charts.

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Crazy​
Crazy​

Album · 2005 · 12 Songs. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Try it free.

Rock-A-Hula ​Baby​
Rock-A-Hula ​Baby​

"Rock-A-Hula Baby ("Twist" Special)" is a song performed by Elvis Presley for the 1961 movie Blue Hawaii. Written by Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, and Dolores Fuller, it is a genre mix of Hawaiian folk and rock and roll. It was the first song published by Fuller, who would eventually co-write a dozen songs for Presley.

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I Don't Want to ​Cry​
I Don't Want to ​Cry​

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Its Time To Cry (1959) ... Don't like this video? ... 1959 HITS ARCHIVE: It’s Time To Cry ...

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Nuits ​D'Espagne​
Nuits ​D'Espagne​

The song Nuits d'Espagne was written by Lucien Morisse, André Salvet and was first released by Dalida in 1961. It was adapted from Spanish Harlem (Phil Spector, Jerry Leiber).

YELLOW ​BIRD​
YELLOW ​BIRD​

To be included on this popular songs list, a song with a color in the title must have received some measure of popularity since 1950, with a few very significant older songs. These are songs you know or may know, and not obscure album tracks.

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