Billboard Hot 100 Chart – Week of October 10, 1964

1. Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

“Oh, Pretty Woman” remained at #1 for a third consecutive week, continuing one of Roy Orbison’s most important chart runs. The song’s opening riff was instantly recognizable, and Orbison’s vocal gave the record both confidence and drama.

The track stood out because it was catchy without being lightweight. It had rock-and-roll energy, pop polish, and the emotional lift that made Orbison’s best records so powerful.

Its continued hold on the top spot confirmed that “Oh, Pretty Woman” was not just a hit for the moment. It was becoming one of the signature songs of the decade.

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2. Do Wah Diddy Diddy – Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann held at #2 with “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” keeping British Invasion energy near the very top of the chart. The song’s chant-like chorus and driving rhythm made it one of the most instantly memorable records on radio.

Its appeal came from its simplicity and momentum. It was loud, fun, and perfectly built for teenage listeners.

With another strong week at #2, the record was clearly positioned as one of the biggest challengers to Orbison’s reign.

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3. Dancing In The Street – Martha & The Vandellas

Martha & The Vandellas climbed to #3 with “Dancing In The Street,” one of Motown’s most powerful and exciting records of 1964. The song sounded like a celebration, a call to action, and a party all at once.

Martha Reeves delivered a commanding vocal, while the rhythm and arrangement gave the record a sense of movement that made it leap out of radios.

Its rise showed that Motown was not just producing smooth pop-soul hits. It was creating records with real force and lasting cultural power.

4. Bread And Butter – The Newbeats

The Newbeats slipped to #4, but “Bread And Butter” remained one of the year’s most unusual and memorable hits. Larry Henley’s high falsetto vocal gave the record a sound listeners could recognize immediately.

The song’s playful hook and simple story helped it stand apart from the more dramatic records surrounding it.

Its continued Top 5 presence showed that novelty-flavored pop still had plenty of room on the Hot 100.

5. Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand) – The Shangri-Las

The Shangri-Las held at #5 with “Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand),” one of the most atmospheric girl-group records of the decade. Its emotional story, spoken passages, and dramatic production gave it a cinematic feel.

The record helped show that girl-group music could move beyond simple romance into something moodier and more theatrical.

It remains one of the key records that established The Shangri-Las as one of the most distinctive groups of the 1960s.

More Weeks at #1 for “Oh, Pretty Woman”

This song spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Explore each chart week below: