Billboard Hot 100 | Top 5 – Week of December 19, 1964
The Billboard Hot 100 for December 19, 1964 put Motown back at #1 as The Supremes climbed to the top with “Come See About Me.” It was their third chart-topping hit of 1964, confirming that they had become one of the most important groups in American music.
The Beatles were racing upward with “I Feel Fine,” while Bobby Vinton, The Zombies, and Lorne Greene all remained in the Top 5. The chart mixed Motown polish, British rock, emotional ballads, and spoken-word storytelling in a way only 1964 could.
With the year nearly over, the Hot 100 showed just how much popular music had changed. Motown and the British Invasion were now shaping the future, while established American artists continued to hold important places on the chart.
This week captured the closing stretch of one of the most exciting years in Billboard history.
Top 5 Songs
1. Come See About Me – The Supremes
“Come See About Me” climbed from #4 to #1, giving The Supremes another major Motown victory. After “Where Did Our Love Go” and “Baby Love,” the group had now delivered three #1 hits in a single year.
The song carried the clean, polished Motown sound that made The Supremes so successful. Diana Ross delivered a smooth lead vocal, while the rhythm and backing vocals gave the record its familiar drive.
Because “Come See About Me” was a single-week #1 on this chart run, the movement shortcode belongs directly under the #1 song section.
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2. I Feel Fine – The Beatles
The Beatles jumped to #2 with “I Feel Fine,” continuing their incredible 1964 run. The song’s famous opening guitar feedback gave it one of the most memorable starts of any Beatles record.
The record showed the group becoming more confident and inventive while still delivering the catchy energy that made them radio favorites.
Its fast climb made it clear that The Beatles were preparing to close the year with another major chart moment.
3. Mr. Lonely – Bobby Vinton
After reaching #1 the previous week, “Mr. Lonely” slipped to #3 but remained one of the most emotional records in America. Bobby Vinton’s lonely ballad connected strongly with listeners during the winter season.
The song’s sadness and direct message gave it a different feeling from the rock and soul records around it.
Even after leaving the top spot, it remained one of Vinton’s signature hits.
4. She’s Not There – The Zombies
The Zombies held at #4 with “She’s Not There,” one of the most distinctive British Invasion records of late 1964. Its cool vocal, moody keyboard sound, and jazz-influenced feel helped it stand apart.
The song was smoother and more mysterious than many of the louder British beat records of the year.
Its success showed that British rock was becoming more sophisticated as the decade moved forward.
5. Ringo – Lorne Greene
Lorne Greene remained in the Top 5 with “Ringo,” one of the most unusual hits of 1964. The spoken-word western story had already reached #1 and continued to hold listeners’ attention.
The record relied on drama and storytelling rather than a traditional pop vocal.
Its success showed that even in a year dominated by Motown and British rock, unusual story records could still become major hits.
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More Weeks at #1 for “Come See About Me”
This song spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Explore each chart week below:
🎂 What Was the #1 Song on Your Birthday?
If you were born during the week ending December 19, 1964, this was your birthday song:
🎵 Come See About Me by The Supremes
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Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 This Week
- Come See About Me – The Supremes
- I Feel Fine – The Beatles
- Mr. Lonely – Bobby Vinton
- Shes Not There – The Zombies
- Ringo – Lorne Greene
- Time Is On My Side – The Rolling Stones
- Goin Out Of My Head – Little Anthony And The Imperials
- Dance Dance Dance – The Beach Boys
- Im Gonna Be Strong – Gene Pitney
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Chart Movers This Week
Motown Finishes 1964 Strong
The week of December 19, 1964 showed The Supremes putting Motown back on top once again. Their third #1 of the year made it clear that the label’s sound was no longer just rising — it was becoming central to American pop music.
At the same time, The Beatles were charging toward another #1, while The Zombies, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks showed how much British rock had changed since the beginning of the year.
This chart captures 1964 near its finish line: Motown polished and powerful, British rock growing sharper, and American pop still full of surprises.