Billboard Hot 100 | Top 5 – Week of July 11, 1964
The Billboard Hot 100 for July 11, 1964 kept The Beach Boys at #1 with “I Get Around,” giving American rock another strong week at the top during a year often defined by the British Invasion. The song’s summer energy, fast-moving rhythm, and polished harmonies made it one of the signature records of 1964.
The rest of the Top 5 showed how competitive the chart had become. Johnny Rivers climbed to #2 with “Memphis,” The 4 Seasons surged to #3 with “Rag Doll,” Gerry and the Pacemakers held at #4, and The Dave Clark Five moved into the Top 5 with “Can’t You See That She’s Mine.”
British acts remained very strong, but American artists were clearly answering back. The Beach Boys, Johnny Rivers, The 4 Seasons, Chuck Berry, and Barbra Streisand all represented different sides of American music, from California rock to Broadway pop and early rock-and-roll roots.
This was a summer chart full of motion. “Rag Doll” was racing upward, “The Girl From Ipanema” was bringing a smooth international sound into the Top 10, and “No Particular Place To Go” gave Chuck Berry another important chart moment.
Top 5 Songs
1. I Get Around – The Beach Boys
“I Get Around” held at #1 for a second week, confirming The Beach Boys’ breakthrough as a true chart-topping force. The song captured the confidence, movement, and excitement of California youth culture better than almost any record of the period.
Brian Wilson’s production gave the song a sharp, energetic sound, while the group’s harmonies made it instantly recognizable. It was fun and catchy, but also carefully built.
Its success mattered because it showed that American rock could still compete at the highest level during the British Invasion. The Beach Boys were no longer just a surf group — they were becoming one of the most important American bands of the decade.
2. Memphis – Johnny Rivers
Johnny Rivers climbed to #2 with “Memphis,” his lively version of the Chuck Berry classic. The record had the feel of a live performance, full of movement and energy.
Rivers helped bring an older rock-and-roll song back to mainstream radio at a time when the chart was filled with British acts, girl groups, and polished pop records.
Its rise showed that American rock-and-roll roots still had power. “Memphis” connected the early rock era with the changing sound of 1964.
3. Rag Doll – The 4 Seasons Featuring The Sound Of Frankie Valli
The 4 Seasons made one of the biggest Top 5 moves of the week as “Rag Doll” jumped from #8 to #3. Frankie Valli’s lead vocal and the group’s dramatic harmonies gave the record a strong emotional pull.
The song continued the group’s impressive ability to compete during the British Invasion. While many American acts were struggling to keep pace, The 4 Seasons remained one of the most reliable hit-making groups in the country.
Its climb suggested that “Rag Doll” was becoming one of the major records of the summer.
4. Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying – Gerry And The Pacemakers
Gerry and the Pacemakers held at #4 with “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying,” one of the softer and more emotional British Invasion hits of 1964. Its gentle mood helped it stand apart from the louder beat-group records on the chart.
The song’s success showed that Liverpool groups could do more than upbeat rock and roll. They could also deliver polished ballads that appealed to a broad audience.
Its steady Top 5 position made it one of the group’s most memorable American hits.
5. Can’t You See That She’s Mine – The Dave Clark Five
The Dave Clark Five climbed from #10 to #5 with “Can’t You See That She’s Mine,” giving the British Invasion another strong Top 5 entry. The group’s driving beat and bold sound made them one of the most successful British acts after The Beatles.
The song built on the momentum of earlier hits like “Glad All Over” and “Bits And Pieces.” It showed that the group’s American popularity was not fading after one or two singles.
With Gerry and the Pacemakers also in the Top 5, British acts remained powerful even while The Beach Boys held the #1 spot.
More Weeks at #1 for “I Get Around”
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 Get Around – The Beach Boys
- Memphis – Johnny Rivers
- Rag Doll – The 4 Seasons Featuring The Sound Of Frankie Valli
- Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying – Gerry And The Pacemakers
- Can’t You See That She’s Mine – The Dave Clark Five
- My Boy Lollipop – Millie Small
- People – Barbra Streisand
- A World Without Love – Peter And Gordon
- The Girl From Ipanema – Stan Getz/Astrud Gilberto
- No Particular Place To Go – Chuck Berry
Chart Movers This Week
American Rock Holds the Top Spot
The week of July 11, 1964 showed The Beach Boys holding firm at #1 while British acts continued to fill important spots throughout the Top 10. It was not a retreat from the British Invasion, but it was proof that American artists could still define the sound of the summer.
The chart also showed remarkable range. Johnny Rivers revived a Chuck Berry classic, The 4 Seasons brought dramatic vocal pop, Barbra Streisand kept Broadway sophistication alive, and Stan Getz with Astrud Gilberto introduced cool bossa nova flavor.
Looking back, this chart captures the richness of mid-1964. The competition between American rock, British beat groups, classic pop, and international sounds made the Hot 100 especially exciting during the summer months.