Question 1

What was the #1 song of 1961?

Accepted Answer

The #1 song on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961 was Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis.

Question 2

Who topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 in 1961?

Accepted Answer

Bobby Lewis topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 in 1961 with Tossin' and Turnin'.

Question 3

How many songs are on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961?

Accepted Answer

The Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961 ranks 100 songs based on cumulative chart performance throughout the year.

Question 4

What were the top 5 songs of 1961?

Accepted Answer

The top 5 songs on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961 were: 1. Tossin' and Turnin' — Bobby Lewis; 2. I Fall to Pieces — Patsy Cline; 3. Michael — The Highwaymen; 4. Crying — Roy Orbison; 5. Runaway — Del Shannon.

Question 5

Where can I listen to the songs from the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961?

Accepted Answer

Each track on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961 links through to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and other major streaming platforms via BeatsVine's smart-link routing. Click any cover or title to open the song on your preferred platform.

Question 6

How was the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1961 compiled?

Accepted Answer

Billboard publishes its Year-End Hot 100 each December based on cumulative chart performance throughout the year — combining airplay, sales, and streaming data. This BeatsVine page sources the 1961 ranking from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1961) under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence.

Songs of 1961