Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of October 10, 1960

🎵 #1 Song This Week

“Mr. Custer” – Larry Verne

• Weeks at #1: 1 (only week at the top)
• A novelty song with a humorous, storytelling style
• One of the more unusual #1 hits of 1960

👉 “Mr. Custer” reached #1 for a single week, standing out with its comedic take on a historical theme.

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🔝 Top 5 Songs – October 10, 1960

1. Mr. Custer – Larry Verne
2. The Twist – Chubby Checker
3. My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own – Connie Francis
4. It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley
5. Only the Lonely – Roy Orbison

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🎶 What Was Happening This Week

• Novelty songs briefly took over the #1 spot again
• “The Twist” remained a strong contender and would soon return to #1
• The charts reflected a mix of humor, dance, and emotional ballads

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🧠 Why This Chart Week Matters

This week represents:

• A rare one-week novelty #1 hit
• The unpredictable nature of the Billboard Hot 100
• The variety of styles dominating early 1960s music

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🎯 Snapshot of the Moment

By mid-October 1960:

• The charts were highly competitive and changing quickly
• Short-lived hits could still reach #1
• Dance and novelty songs were gaining momentum

At the top was “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne, delivering a brief but memorable moment at #1.