🎵 #1 Song This Week
“My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own” – Connie Francis
- Weeks at #1: 2 (final week at the top)
- A smooth, emotional pop ballad
- Continued strong chart performance
👉 The song held the #1 spot for a second and final week, completing another successful chart run for Connie Francis.
🔝 Top 5 Songs – October 3, 1960
- My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own – Connie Francis
- The Twist – Chubby Checker
- Mr. Custer – Larry Verne
- It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley
- Only the Lonely – Roy Orbison
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🎶 What Was Happening This Week
- Connie Francis completed another #1 run
- Novelty songs like “Mr. Custer” were rising quickly
- Dance hits like “The Twist” remained strong contenders
🧠 Why This Chart Week Matters
This week represents:
- The final week of a 2-week #1 run
- Continued success of female vocalists on the charts
- A transition toward novelty and dance-driven hits
🎯 Snapshot of the Moment
By early October 1960:
- The charts were becoming more competitive again
- New styles were pushing upward quickly
- The next #1 hit was already gaining momentum
At the top was “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own” by Connie Francis, closing out its run as the #1 song in America.