🏆 Chart Week: December 19, 1964
🎵 #1 Song: “Come See About Me” by The Supremes
⏱ Weeks at #1: Week 1 of 2
🎤 A Moment in Music History
On December 19, 1964, The Supremes returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Come See About Me.”
This marked their third #1 hit of the year, cementing their dominance in 1964 and helping define the unmistakable Motown sound that would shape pop music for years to come.
📊 Billboard Hot 100 – Top 5 Songs (December 19, 1964)
- “Come See About Me” – The Supremes
- “I Feel Fine” – The Beatles
- “Mr. Lonely” – Bobby Vinton
- “She’s Not There” – The Zombies
- “Ringo” – Lorne Greene
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🎧 About the Song
“Come See About Me” was another classic written and produced by the legendary Motown team Holland–Dozier–Holland. With its catchy rhythm, emotional lyrics, and Diana Ross’s lead vocals, the song quickly became a fan favorite.
It showcased the polished, hit-making formula that made Motown Records a powerhouse in the 1960s.
📊 What’s Happening on the Chart
- The Supremes score their third #1 hit of 1964
- The Beatles continue climbing with “I Feel Fine”
- Bobby Vinton begins to slide after his #1 run
- The Zombies maintain strong chart presence
- Lorne Greene’s “Ringo” continues its decline
🎶 Final Thoughts
By the end of 1964, the Billboard Hot 100 was being shaped by two unstoppable forces: Motown and the British Invasion.
“Come See About Me” sitting at #1 is a perfect example of Motown’s peak influence—smooth, polished, and irresistibly catchy—closing out one of the most important years in pop music history.