🎵 #1 Song: “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons
⏱ Weeks at #1: Week 2 of 5
🎤 A Moment in Music History
By late November 1962, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” held firmly at #1 for a second week, proving that The Four Seasons were not just repeating success—they were extending it.
With back-to-back chart-toppers, their sound was quickly becoming the defining voice of the moment.
📊 Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5 Songs (November 24, 1962)
- “Big Girls Don’t Cry” – The Four Seasons
- “Return to Sender” – Elvis Presley
- “Only Love Can Break a Heart” – Gene Pitney
- “Next Door to an Angel” – Neil Sedaka
- “He’s a Rebel” – The Crystals
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👉 Strong challengers—but the top spot remained unchanged.
🎧 About the Song
By its second week at #1, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” had become instantly recognizable.
Its high falsetto vocals, catchy rhythm, and simple structure made it a perfect follow-up to “Sherry”—and just as memorable.
🏆 Why It Stayed at #1
Holding the top spot for a second week came down to:
- A signature falsetto sound
- Continued heavy radio airplay
- Momentum from their previous #1 hit
- A catchy, easy-to-remember melody
It wasn’t just popular—it was consistent.
📊 Chart Impact & Legacy
With two weeks at #1, the song was clearly becoming one of the biggest hits of late 1962.
It continued to:
- Reinforce The Four Seasons’ dominance
- Build on the success of “Sherry”
- Set the stage for a long run at the top
🎶 Final Thoughts
Week two confirmed that this wasn’t just another hit—it was part of a larger wave.
The Four Seasons had found a formula working with Bob Gaudio and it was working perfectly.