Billboard Hot 100 | Top 5 – Week of December 26, 1964
The final Billboard Hot 100 of 1964 ended the year with The Beatles back at #1. “I Feel Fine” climbed to the top, giving the group another major American chart victory in a year already filled with historic Beatles moments.
The chart also showed how much popular music had changed during 1964. The Supremes remained near the top with “Come See About Me,” while Bobby Vinton, The Zombies, Little Anthony And The Imperials, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys all represented different corners of the pop landscape.
The Beatles were especially dominant this week, with both “I Feel Fine” and “She’s A Woman” inside the Top 5. Their presence helped close the year the same way it had opened: with Beatlemania still shaping American radio.
As 1964 came to an end, the Hot 100 reflected a year of transformation. British rock, Motown soul, emotional ballads, dance records, and American vocal groups had all left their mark.
Top 5 Songs
1. I Feel Fine – The Beatles
“I Feel Fine” reached #1 this week, giving The Beatles one more chart-topping hit before the end of 1964. The record’s famous opening feedback helped make it one of the most instantly recognizable songs in the group’s early catalog.
The song showed The Beatles continuing to grow musically while still delivering the bright energy and catchy hooks that made them America’s biggest musical phenomenon.
Because “I Feel Fine” became a multi-week #1, the movement shortcode belongs after the related chart weeks section rather than directly under this song.
2. Come See About Me – The Supremes
After reaching #1 the previous week, “Come See About Me” slipped to #2 but remained one of the strongest records in America. The Supremes had completed an extraordinary year for Motown.
The song’s polished production, steady rhythm, and Diana Ross’s lead vocal helped it fit perfectly alongside the group’s earlier hits.
Even as The Beatles took over the top spot, The Supremes remained one of the most important acts in popular music.
3. Mr. Lonely – Bobby Vinton
Bobby Vinton held at #3 with “Mr. Lonely,” one of the most emotional ballads of the winter season. Its lonely message and sincere delivery continued to connect with listeners.
The song had already reached #1, but its staying power showed how deeply Vinton’s ballads resonated with his audience.
In a chart filled with British rock and Motown energy, “Mr. Lonely” offered a quieter and more sentimental contrast.
4. She’s A Woman – The Beatles
The Beatles also climbed into the Top 5 with “She’s A Woman,” giving the group two records among the five biggest songs in America. The song had a harder rhythm-and-blues feel than some of their earlier pop hits.
Paul McCartney’s vocal performance gave the record extra drive, while the arrangement showed the group continuing to expand its sound.
Its rise reinforced just how powerful The Beatles remained at the end of 1964.
5. She’s Not There – The Zombies
The Zombies remained in the Top 5 with “She’s Not There,” one of the most distinctive British Invasion records of the year. Its cool, mysterious mood helped it stand apart from the louder beat-group records around it.
The song’s keyboard-driven sound and smooth vocal style pointed toward a more sophisticated direction for British rock.
Its success made The Zombies one of the more intriguing new British acts to break through in America during 1964.
More Weeks at #1 for “I Feel Fine”
This song spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Explore each chart week below:
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Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 This Week
- I Feel Fine – The Beatles
- Come See About Me – The Supremes
- Mr. Lonely – Bobby Vinton
- Shes A Woman – The Beatles
- Shes Not There – The Zombies
- Goin Out Of My Head – Little Anthony And The Imperials
- Ringo – Lorne Greene
- Dance Dance Dance – The Beach Boys
- The Jerk – The Larks
- Time Is On My Side – The Rolling Stones
Chart Movers This Week
The Beatles Close Out 1964 at Number One
The week of December 26, 1964 brought the year to a fitting close. The Beatles returned to #1 with “I Feel Fine,” ending a year in which they repeatedly reshaped the American music scene.
Motown also closed the year in a powerful position. The Supremes remained near the top, and their string of 1964 hits had made them one of the most successful groups in the country.
Looking back, this final chart of 1964 captures the year’s biggest story: popular music had changed forever. The Beatles, Motown, British rock, American soul, and classic pop all helped create one of the most important years in Billboard Hot 100 history.
