Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of July 24, 1961

🎵 #1 Song This Week

“Tossin’ and Turnin’” – Bobby Lewis

• Weeks at #1: 3 (third week of 7)
• A driving rock & roll/R&B crossover hit
• The defining sound of summer 1961

👉 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” held the #1 position for a third straight week, continuing its dominant run.

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🔝 Top 5 Songs – July 24, 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 the charts
• Dance-driven hits remained strong across the Top 5
• The summer sound was clearly defined by rhythm and energy

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🧠 Why This Chart Week Matters

This week represents:

• The third week of a 7-week #1 run
• One of the most dominant songs of 1961
• The continued rise of high-energy R&B crossover hits

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🎯 Snapshot of the Moment

By late July 1961:

• The charts were locked in by a major hit
• Dance and rhythm ruled the airwaves
• Competition remained strong—but couldn’t break the top spot

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