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Billboard Hot 100 Top Songs

1962

Starting in 1958, Billboard magazine has tracked the performance of music singles in the United States through the Billboard Hot 100. Taking a look through their archives of top songs is like viewing a time capsule. To better cater to this journey, I have listed all songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 each week for the year. I have embedded a video to easily listen to them, given a link to the lyrics, included the date it topped the chart, and given a way to purchase the song. Enjoy listening to the best songs of 1962!

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Billboard Hot 100 - 1962

January 6

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 6.

January 13

January 20

"The Twist" by Chubby Checker
"The Twist" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 13 and January 20.

January 27

February 3

February 10

"Peppermint Twist - Part I" by Joey Dee & the Starliters
"Peppermint Twist - Part I" was The Hot 100's #1 song on January 27, February 3, and February 10.

February 17

February 24

March 3

"Duke Of Earl" by Gene Chandler
"Duke Of Earl" was The Hot 100's #1 song on February 17, February 24, and March 3.

March 10

March 17

March 24

"Hey! Baby" by Bruce Channel
"Hey! Baby" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 10, March 17, and March 24.

March 31

"Don't Break The Heart That Loves You" by Connie Francis
"Don't Break The Heart That Loves You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on March 31.

April 7

April 14

"Johnny Angel" by Shelley Fabares
"Johnny Angel" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 7 and April 14.

April 21

April 28

"Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires
"Good Luck Charm" was The Hot 100's #1 song on April 21 and April 28.

May 5

May 12

May 19

"Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles
"Soldier Boy" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 5, May 12, and May 19.

May 26

"Stranger On The Shore" by Mr. Acker Bilk
"Stranger On The Shore" was The Hot 100's #1 song on May 26.

June 2

June 9

June 16

June 23

June 30

"I Can't Stop Loving You" by Ray Charles
"I Can't Stop Loving You" was The Hot 100's #1 song on June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, and June 30.

July 7

"The Stripper" by David Rose and His Orchestra
"The Stripper" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 7.

July 14

July 21

July 28

August 4

"Roses Are Red (My Love)" by Bobby Vinton
"Roses Are Red (My Love)" was The Hot 100's #1 song on July 14, July 21, July 28, and August 4.

August 11

August 18

"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka
"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 11 and August 18.

August 25

"The Loco-Motion" by Little Eva
"The Loco-Motion" was The Hot 100's #1 song on August 25.

September 1

September 8

"Sheila" by Tommy Roe
"Sheila" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 1 and September 8.

September 15

September 22

September 29

October 6

October 13

"Sherry" by The 4 Seasons
"Sherry" was The Hot 100's #1 song on September 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, and October 13.

October 20

October 27

"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
"Monster Mash" was The Hot 100's #1 song on October 20 and October 27.

November 3

November 10

"He's A Rebel" by The Crystals
"He's A Rebel" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 3 and November 10.

November 17

November 24

December 1

December 8

December 15

"Big Girls Don't Cry" by The 4 Seasons
"Big Girls Don't Cry" was The Hot 100's #1 song on November 17, November 24, December 1, December 8, and December 15.

December 22

December 29

"Telstar" by The Tornadoes
"Telstar" was The Hot 100's #1 song on December 22 and December 29.
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