🏆 Chart Week: August 17, 1963
🎵 #1 Song: “Fingertips – Pt. 2” by Little Stevie Wonder
⏱ Weeks at #1: Week 2 of 3
🎤 A Moment in Music History
By mid-August 1963, “Fingertips – Pt. 2” held strong at #1 for a second week, continuing its exciting run on the Billboard Hot 100.
A live recording leading the charts was still a rare moment—and listeners were loving every second of it.
📊 Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5 Songs (August 17, 1963)
- “Fingertips – Pt. 2” – Little Stevie Wonder
- “So Much in Love” – The Tymes
- “Surf City” – Jan and Dean
- “Easier Said Than Done” – The Essex
- “Memphis” – Lonnie Mack
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🎧 About the Song
By its second week at #1, “Fingertips – Pt. 2” had become one of the most exciting songs on the radio.
Its live energy, audience interaction, and standout harmonica performance gave it a sound unlike anything else on the chart.
🏆 Why It Stayed at #1
Holding the top spot for a second week came down to:
- A high-energy live performance
- A unique interactive concert feel
- Continued strong radio airplay
- A standout instrumental style
It didn’t just play—it performed.
📊 Chart Impact & Legacy
With two weeks at #1, the song continued to build its place in music history.
It helped:
- Establish Little Stevie Wonder as a rising star
- Showcase the power of live recordings
- Stand out in a chart filled with studio productions
🎶 Final Thoughts
Week two confirmed that “Fingertips – Pt. 2” wasn’t just different—it was unforgettable.
Its energy and spontaneity kept it at the top.