Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of July 17, 1961

🎵 #1 Song This Week

“Tossin’ and Turnin’” – Bobby Lewis

• Weeks at #1: 2 (second week of 7)
• A high-energy rock & roll/R&B crossover hit
• One of the biggest songs of 1961

👉 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” held the #1 spot for a second consecutive week, continuing its dominant summer run.

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🔝 Top 5 Songs – July 17, 1961

1. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
2. I Like It Like That – Chris Kenner
3. Quarter to Three – Gary U.S. Bonds
4. Travelin’ Man – Ricky Nelson
5. Stand by Me – Ben E. King

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🎶 What Was Happening This Week

• “Tossin’ and Turnin’” continued to dominate with its driving beat
• “I Like It Like That” surged into the #2 spot
• Dance and rhythm-driven songs were shaping the summer sound

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🧠 Why This Chart Week Matters

This week represents:

• The second week of a 7-week #1 run
• The rise of energetic, danceable R&B hits
• A defining moment in the sound of summer 1961

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🎯 Snapshot of the Moment

By mid-July 1961:

• The charts were dominated by upbeat, rhythmic songs
• Dance culture remained a major influence
• A clear summer anthem was taking control

At the top was “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis, continuing its powerful run as the #1 song in America.