Timeline
Year | Month | Song Title | Artist | More |
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September | Save the Last Dance for Me | The Drifters |
![]() Save the Last Dance for Me CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 2:27 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM ![]() ![]() |
October | Tonight`s the Night | The Shirelles |
![]() Tonight`s the Night CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 1:56 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS ![]() ![]() |
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Georgia On My Mind | Ray Charles |
![]() Georgia On My Mind CD Source: Genius & Soul (1949-93) (5)Time: 3:37 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Let`s Go, Let`s Go, Let`s Go | Hank Ballard & The Midnighters |
![]() Let`s Go, Let`s Go, Let`s Go CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 2:25 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Stay | Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs |
![]() Stay CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 1:35 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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November | New Orleans | Gary U.S. Bonds |
![]() New Orleans CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 2:48 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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A Thousand Stars | Kathy Young with The Innocents | |||
Are You Lonesome Tonight | Elvis Presley |
![]() Are You Lonesome Tonight CD Source: Elv1s - 30 #1 Hits (1956-77+)Time: 3:06 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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He Will Break Your Heart | Jerry Butler |
![]() He Will Break Your Heart CD Source: Blowing the Fuse/R&B Classics(1945-60)(16)Time: 2:46 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Lonely Teenager | Dion |
![]() Lonely Teenager CD Source: King of the New York Streets (1958-2000)(3)Time: 2:17 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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December | Angel Baby | Rosie & The Originals |
![]() Angel Baby CD Source: 25 More All-Time Doo Wop Hits (1954-63+)Time: 3:43 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Will You Love Me Tomorrow | The Shirelles |
![]() Will You Love Me Tomorrow CD Source: The Scepter Records Story (1959-72) (3)Time: 2:39 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG This is the only CD source I know for the mono version. Although the stereo mix sounds OK by itself, it does not preserve the depth, resonance, and very special timbre of the lead vocal that I treasure. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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1961 | January | I Count the Tears | The Drifters |
![]() I Count the Tears CD Source: Rockin` & Driftin` (1953-66+) (3)Time: 2:09 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
Shop Around | The Miracles |
![]() Shop Around CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1: 1959-61 (6)Time: 2:47 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DG ![]() ![]() |
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Who`s Lovin` You | The Miracles |
![]() Who`s Lovin` You CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1: 1959-61 (6)Time: 3:02 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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At Last | Etta James |
![]() At Last CD Source: The Essential (1960-75) (2)Time: 3:01 Sequenced by: single Honored by: Covered by Beyoncé, who played Etta in film about Chess Records. Famously sung live by Beyoncé as first couple danced at Obama`s first inaugural ball, January 2005. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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There`s A Moon Out Tonight | The Capris |
![]() There`s A Moon Out Tonight CD Source: The Doo Wop Box (+1953-63+) (4)Time: 2:11 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM There was a strong element of a doo-wop "revival" in 1961. Three significant Timeline hits had been recorded years earlier. "Moon Out Tonight" was recorded and first released in 1958. "Dedicated" was recorded and first released in spring 1959. And "Barbara-Ann" was recorded in 1958 but not released until 1961. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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February | Dedicated to the One I Love | The Shirelles |
![]() Dedicated to the One I Love CD Source: The Doo Wop Box II (+1953-63) (4)Time: 1:59 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM There was a strong element of doo-wop "revival" in 1961. Three significant Timeline hits had been recorded years earlier. "Moon Out" was recorded and first released in 1958. "Dedicated" was recorded and first released in spring 1959. And "Barbara-Ann" was recorded in 1958 but not released until 1961. In the case of "Dedicated," the huge success of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" was the obvious impetus for an immediate follow-up. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I Pity The Fool | Bobby Bland |
![]() I Pity The Fool CD Source: The Anthology (1952-77+) (2)Time: 2:42 Sequenced by: single Honored by: Bobby Bland was better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland throughout his career. After 1960, however, "Blue" was usually omitted from his name on singles releases but not from his albums. I decided to omit "Blue" in the Timeline to make searching more consistent. See this discography for details. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Spanish Harlem | Ben E. King |
![]() Spanish Harlem CD Source: Rockin` & Driftin` (1953-66+) (3)Time: 2:52 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM ![]() ![]() |
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March | Apache | Jorgen Ingmann & His Guitar | ||
Blue Moon | The Marcels | |||
Runaway | Del Shannon |
![]() Runaway CD Source: The Golden Era of Rock `N` Roll 1954-1963 (3)Time: 2:17 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Mother-in-Law | Ernie K-Doe | |||
April | One Mint Julep | Ray Charles | ||
May | Daddy`s Home | Shep and the Limelites | ||
Mama Said | The Shirelles | |||
Travelin` Man | Ricky Nelson | |||
Hello Mary Lou | Ricky Nelson | |||
Running Scared | Roy Orbison |
![]() Running Scared CD Source: The Monument Singles Collection (1960-64) (2 CDs+1 DVD) Time: 2:11 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Barbara-Ann | The Regents |
![]() Barbara-Ann CD Source: Golden Age of American R&R v4 (1955-63)Time: 2:13 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM There was a strong element of doo-wop "revival" in 1961. Three significant Timeline hits had been recorded years earlier. "Moon Out" was recorded and first released in 1958. "Dedicated" was recorded and first released in spring 1959. And "Barbara-Ann" was recorded in 1958 but not released until 1961. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Stand By Me | Ben E. King |
![]() Stand By Me CD Source: Rockin` & Driftin` (1953-66+) (3)Time: 2:51 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Quarter to Three | Gary U.S. Bonds |
![]() Quarter to Three CD Source: The Golden Era of Rock `N` Roll 1954-1963 (3)Time: 2:26 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Every Beat of My Heart | The Pips |
![]() Every Beat of My Heart CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:02 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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June | Tossin` and Turnin` | Bobby Lewis |
![]() Tossin` and Turnin` CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:19 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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July | I Like It Like That, Part 1 | Chris Kenner |
![]() I Like It Like That, Part 1 CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 1:53 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Cupid | Sam Cooke | |||
Let`s Twist Again | Chubby Checker |
![]() Let`s Twist Again CD Source: Cameo Parkway Greatest Hits(1957-1966)Time: 2:18 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Last Night | The Mar-Keys |
![]() Last Night CD Source: Complete Stax/Volt Singles:1959-1968(9)Time: 2:36 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Pretty Little Angel Eyes | Curtis Lee |
![]() Pretty Little Angel Eyes CD Source: The Doo Wop Box II (+1953-63) (4)Time: 2:43 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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August | I Fall to Pieces | Patsy Cline |
![]() I Fall to Pieces CD Source: 12 Greatest Hits (1961-63)Time: 2:50 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM ![]() ![]() |
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My True Story | The Jive Five |
![]() My True Story CD Source: Golden Age of American R&R (1954-63)Time: 2:30 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Take Good Care of My Baby | Bobby Vee |
![]() Take Good Care of My Baby CD Source: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time (1951-70)Time: 2:28 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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A Little Bit of Soap | The Jarmels |
![]() A Little Bit of Soap CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:09 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Little Sister | Elvis Presley | |||
September | Crying | Roy Orbison |
![]() Crying CD Source: The Monument Singles Collection (1960-64) (2 CDs+1 DVD) Time: 2:50 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM ![]() ![]() |
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The Mountain`s High | Dick and Dee Dee |
![]() The Mountain`s High CD Source: Golden Age of American R&R v8 (1953-63)Time: 2:13 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Hit the Road, Jack | Ray Charles |
![]() Hit the Road, Jack CD Source: Genius & Soul (1949-93) (5)Time: 1:58 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Bristol Stomp | The Dovells |
![]() Bristol Stomp CD Source: Cameo Parkway Greatest Hits(1957-1966)Time: 2:18 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Runaround Sue | Dion |
![]() Runaround Sue CD Source: King of the New York Streets (1958-2000)(3)Time: 2:41 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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October | Ya Ya | Lee Dorsey | ||
Please Mr. Postman | The Marvelettes |
![]() Please Mr. Postman CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 1: 1959-61 (6)Time: 2:28 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG Some songs take a lot longer than others to climb the national charts. "Please Mr. Postman" was released in August 1961 and finally reached #1 on the pop charts - the first Motown song to do so - the last week in November (chart date December 11). The song was so popular and influential that its basic arrangement was copied by two of the biggest hits of 1962, "Mashed Potato Time" and "Monster Mash." ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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November | Crazy | Patsy Cline | ||
Gypsy Woman | The Impressions | |||
The Lion Sleeps Tonight | The Tokens |
![]() The Lion Sleeps Tonight CD Source: Nipper`s Greatest Hits--The 60`s (2)Time: 2:40 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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December | Peppermint Twist | Joey Dee & The Starliters |
![]() Peppermint Twist CD Source: The Golden Era of Rock `N` Roll 1954-1963 (3)Time: 1:58 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Can`t Help Falling in Love | Elvis Presley |
![]() Can`t Help Falling in Love CD Source: Elv1s - 30 #1 Hits (1956-77+)Time: 2:57 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Unchain My Heart | Ray Charles | |||
Let`s Go Trippin` | Dick Dale & The Del-Tones |
![]() Let`s Go Trippin` CD Source: The Anthology (1959-96) (2)Time: 2:10 Sequenced by: single Honored by: If not literally the first rock instrumental to have something of a "surf" sound to it, "Let`s Go Trippin`" is nevertheless regarded as the first clearly distinguishable surf music record. And no one questions Dick Dale`s claim to be "King of the Surf Guitar." ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Turn On Your Lovelight | Bobby Bland |
![]() Turn On Your Lovelight CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:36 Sequenced by: single Honored by: Bobby Bland was better known as Bobby "Blue" Bland throughout his career. After 1960, however, "Blue" was usually omitted from his name on singles releases but not from his albums. I decided to omit "Blue" in the Timeline to make searching more consistent. See this discography for details. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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It Will Stand | The Showmen |
![]() It Will Stand CD Source: Crescent City Soul (1947-62+) (4)Time: 2:20 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM This New Orleans classic featuring General Johnson`s lead vocal spent 12 weeks in the lower half of the Hot 100 this time and then returned for another 3 weeks of national chart action in June 1964. General Johnson later attained fame as the lead singer of Chairmen of the Board ("Give Me Just A Little More Time") in 1970. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I Know | Barbara George | |||
1962 | January | Baby It`s You | The Shirelles |
![]() Baby It`s You CD Source: 25 All-Time Greatest Hits (1958-64)Time: 2:40 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
The Wanderer | Dion |
![]() The Wanderer CD Source: King of the New York Streets (1958-2000)(3)Time: 2:48 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Duke of Earl | Gene Chandler | |||
Cry to Me | Solomon Burke | |||
February | Hey! Baby | Bruce Channel | ||
Let Me In | The Sensations | |||
What`s Your Name | Don & Juan |
![]() What`s Your Name CD Source: Golden Age of American R&R v5 (1954-63)Time: 2:14 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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March | Twistin` the Night Away | Sam Cooke |
![]() Twistin` the Night Away CD Source: Portrait of a Legend (1951-64)Time: 2:44 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DG ![]() ![]() |
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Dream Baby | Roy Orbison |
![]() Dream Baby CD Source: The Monument Singles Collection (1960-64) (2 CDs+1 DVD) Time: 2:33 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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You Better Move On | Arthur Alexander |
![]() You Better Move On CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:44 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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April | Soul Twist | King Curtis & The Noble Knights | ||
Soldier Boy | The Shirelles | |||
Uptown | The Crystals | |||
May | Night Train | James Brown |
![]() Night Train CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 3:30 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM One of the greatest R&B instrumentals, this song owes its basic riff to a Duke Ellington composition, "Happy-Go-Lucky Local," one of four parts of his Deep South Suite, first recorded in 1946. Jimmy Forrest was a member of Ellington`s band when it performed the song. Forrest`s 1952 adaptation to a slow, earthy arrangement was a huge R&B hit and has stood the test of time. So has James Brown`s 1962 re-conceptualization of Night Train into an upbeat dance number with vocal recitation of a train ride of cities, which hit the pop as well as the R&B charts again. Sample 2: Night Train - James Brown Sample 3: Night Train - Jimmy Forrest Link 1: Wikepedia "Night Train" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Lovers Who Wander | Dion |
![]() Lovers Who Wander CD Source: King of the New York Streets (1958-2000)(3)Time: 2:29 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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The One Who Really Loves You | Mary Wells |
![]() The One Who Really Loves You CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 (4)Time: 2:27 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Palisades Park | Freddy Cannon |
![]() Palisades Park CD Source: Golden Age of American R&R v9 (1955-63)Time: 1:52 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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June | Having A Party | Sam Cooke |
![]() Having A Party CD Source: Portrait of a Legend (1951-64)Time: 2:33 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM Bring It On Home To Me and Having A Party were the A and B sides of RCA Victor 8036. One of the greatest two-sided singles in pop history! Although they both broke on the R&B charts at the same time, "Party" started its climb up the pop charts a full month before "Home." Essentially, "Party" hit first and "Home" became a hit as "Party" was waning. Apparently, the down home gospel vibe of "Home" delayed its acceptance at mainstream radio. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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The Wah Watusi | The Orlons |
![]() The Wah Watusi CD Source: Cameo Parkway Greatest Hits(1957-1966)Time: 2:29 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Sealed With A Kiss | Brian Hyland |
![]() Sealed With A Kiss CD Source: Vintage Music Volumes 9 & 10 (1962-69)Time: 2:42 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Twist and Shout | The Isley Brothers | |||
July | Breaking Up is Hard to Do | Neil Sedaka |
![]() Breaking Up is Hard to Do CD Source: Nipper`s Greatest Hits--The 60`s (2)Time: 2:20 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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The Loco-Motion | Little Eva |
![]() The Loco-Motion CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:26 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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You`ll Lose A Good Thing | Barbara Lynn | |||
Bring It On Home to Me | Sam Cooke |
![]() Bring It On Home to Me CD Source: Portrait of a Legend (1951-64)Time: 2:45 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG Bring It On Home To Me and Having A Party were the A and B sides of RCA Victor 8036. One of the greatest two-sided singles in pop history! Although they both broke on the R&B charts at the same time, "Party" started its climb up the pop charts a full month before "Home." Essentially, "Party" hit first and "Home" became a hit as "Party" was waning. Apparently, the down home gospel vibe of "Home" delayed its acceptance at mainstream radio. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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August | You Don`t Know Me | Ray Charles | ||
Party Lights | Claudine Clark |
![]() Party Lights CD Source: Girl Group Greats & More ... (1958-66)(2)Time: 2:21 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow | The Rivingtons |
![]() Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow CD Source: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time (1951-70)Time: 2:21 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM ![]() ![]() |
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Beechwood 4-5789 | The Marvelettes |
![]() Beechwood 4-5789 CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 (4)Time: 2:12 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Green Onions | Booker T. & The M.G.`s |
![]() Green Onions CD Source: Sweet Soul Music (1961-75)(15)Time: 2:50 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Sherry | The Four Seasons |
![]() Sherry CD Source: The Golden Era of Rock `N` Roll 1954-1963 (3)Time: 2:32 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DG ![]() ![]() |
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September | You Beat Me to the Punch | Mary Wells |
![]() You Beat Me to the Punch CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 (4)Time: 2:45 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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Do You Love Me | The Contours |
![]() Do You Love Me CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 (4)Time: 2:54 Sequenced by: single Honored by: DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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October | He`s A Rebel | The Crystals |
![]() He`s A Rebel CD Source: Wall of Sound Retrospective (1961-66)Time: 2:27 Sequenced by: single Honored by: RS DM DG ![]() ![]() |
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Return to Sender | Elvis Presley | |||
Big Girls Don`t Cry | The Four Seasons | |||
November | Stubborn Kind of Fellow | Marvin Gaye |
![]() Stubborn Kind of Fellow CD Source: Complete Motown Singles Vol. 2: 1962 (4)Time: 2:46 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |
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December | Tell Him | The Exciters |
![]() Tell Him CD Source: Girl Group Greats & More ... (1958-66)(2)Time: 2:36 Sequenced by: single Honored by: ![]() ![]() |