Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of July 10, 1961

🎵 #1 Song This Week

“Tossin’ and Turnin’” – Bobby Lewis

• Weeks at #1: 1 (first week of 7)
• A high-energy rock & roll/R&B hit
• One of the longest-running #1 songs of 1961

👉 “Tossin’ and Turnin’” reached #1, beginning a dominant 7-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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🔝 Top 5 Songs – July 10, 1961

1. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
2. Quarter to Three – Gary U.S. Bonds
3. Travelin’ Man – Ricky Nelson
4. Moody River – Pat Boone
5. Stand by Me – Ben E. King

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🎶 What Was Happening This Week

• A powerful new rock & roll hit took over the charts
• “Quarter to Three” dropped after its 2-week run at #1
• Soul and pop ballads continued to hold strong positions

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🧠 Why This Chart Week Matters

This week represents:

• The start of a 7-week #1 streak (one of the longest of the year)
• A major moment for high-energy rock & R&B crossover hits
• The emergence of a song that would define summer 1961

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🎯 Snapshot of the Moment

By mid-July 1961:

• The charts were driven by energy and rhythm
• Danceable hits were dominating the airwaves
• A clear summer anthem had arrived

At the top was “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis, kicking off its powerful run as the #1 song in America.