This is every Billboard Hot 100 single released in 1962 with the exception of any single that only made it under the Hot 100 (commonly known as a “Bubbling Under”).
Information includes:
- The songs official debut date (which is not always the song’s official release date)
- The song’s official peak position
- Song Title
- Artist
- The total time of the 45 single version
- The original catalog label and number (when available)
The ascending order of each week is placed by the highest ranked position to the lowest ranked entry.
If you would like to see all the US Top 40 singles for 1962 , you can do so on our partner website Top40Weekly.
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HOT 100 DEBUTS JANUARY 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | 4 | Sensations, The | Let Me In | 3:00 | Argo 5405 |
| Jan 6 | 24 | Jimmy Dean | Dear Ivan | 3:46 | Columbia 4-42259 |
| Jan 6 | 51 | Sheb Wooley | That’s My Pa | 2:23 | MGM 13046 |
| Jan 6 | 68 | Danny and The Juniors with Freddy Cannon | Twistin’ All Night Long | 3:23 | Swan 4092 |
| Jan 6 | 93 | Ernie Freeman | The Twist | 2:34 | Imperial 5793 |
| Jan 6 | 94 | Ferlin Husky with Smiley and Kitty | The Waltz You Saved For Me | 3:00 | Capitol 4650 |
| Jan 6 | 99 | Tico And The Triumphs | Motorcycle | 2:08 | Amy 835 |
| Jan 6 | 100 | Don Shirley | Drown In My Own Tears | 2:15 | Cadence 1408 |
| Jan 6 | 96 | Jack Halloran Singers, The | The Little Drummer Boy | 3:06 | Dot 16275 |
| Jan 13 | 1 | Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) | Duke Of Earl | 2:22 | Vee-Jay 416 |
| Jan 13 | 4 | Brenda Lee | Break It To Me Gently | 2:32 | Decca 31348 |
| Jan 13 | 6 | Everly Brothers, The | Crying In The Rain | 1:59 | Warner Bros. 5250 |
| Jan 13 | 10 | Billy Joe & The Checkmates | Percolator (Twist) | 2:12 | Dore 620 |
| Jan 13 | 19 | Ikettes, The | I’m Blue (The Gong-Gong Song) | 2:31 | Atco 45-6212 |
| Jan 13 | 19 | Brook Benton | Shadrack | 2:20 | Mercury 71912 |
| Jan 13 | 21 | Charlie Drake | My Boomerang Won’t Come Back | 2:43 | United Artists 398 |
| Jan 13 | 31 | Mar-kets, The | Surfer’s Stomp | 2:00 | Liberty 55401 |
| Jan 13 | 34 | Jackie Wilson | The Greatest Hurt | 3:03 | Brunswick 55221 |
| Jan 13 | 35 | Miracles, The | What’s So Good About Good-By | 2:20 | Tamla 54053 |
| Jan 13 | 52 | Brenda Lee | So Deep | 2:03 | Decca 31348 |
| Jan 13 | 57 | Jack Ross | Happy José (Ching-Ching) | 2:30 | Dot 45-16302 |
| Jan 13 | 71 | Bobby Edwards | What’s The Reason | 2:04 | Capitol 4674 |
| Jan 13 | 77 | Clarence Henry | A Little Too Much | 1:44 | Argo 5408 |
| Jan 13 | 77 | Brook Benton | The Lost Penny | 3:14 | Mercury 71912 |
| Jan 13 | 92 | Troy Shondell | Island In The Sky | 2:25 | Liberty 55398 |
| Jan 13 | 94 | Count Basie & His Orch. | The Basie Twist | 2:23 | Roulette 4403 |
| Jan 20 | 10 | Gene McDaniels with The Johnny Mann Singers | Chip Chip | 2:13 | Liberty 55405 |
| Jan 20 | 21 | Kingston Trio, The | Where Have All The Flowers Gone | 3:00 | Capitol 4671 |
| Jan 20 | 26 | Jimmy Dean | To A Sleeping Beauty | 5:12 | Columbia 4-42282 |
| Jan 20 | 30 | Eddie Holland | Jamie | 2:15 | Motown 1021 |
| Jan 20 | 36 | Floyd Cramer | Chattanooga Choo Choo | 2:03 | RCA Victor 47-7978 |
| Jan 20 | 42 | Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra | Afrikaan Beat | 2:26 | Decca 31350 |
| Jan 20 | 68 | Brothers Four, The | Blue Water Line | 2:50 | Columbia 4-42256 |
| Jan 20 | 73 | Dukays, The | Nite Owl | 2:28 | Nat 4002/Vee-Jay 430 |
| Jan 20 | 75 | Jackie Wilson | There’ll Be No Next Time | 2:54 | Brunswick 55221 |
| Jan 20 | 76 | Rod McKuen | Oliver Twist | 1:41 | Spiral 1407 |
| Jan 20 | 84 | Wanda Jackson | A Little Bitty Tear | 2:16 | Capitol 4681 |
| Jan 20 | 95 | Jan & Dean | A Sunday Kind Of Love | 2:13 | Liberty 55397 |
| Jan 20 | 98 | Conway Twitty | Portrait Of A Fool | 2:27 | MGM 13050 |
| Jan 27 | 1 | Bruce Channel | Hey! Baby | 2:23 | Smash 1731 |
| Jan 27 | 14 | Patsy Cline | She’s Got You | 2:58 | Decca 31354 |
| Jan 27 | 22 | Jimmy Dean | The Cajun Queen | 2:36 | Columbia 4-42282 |
| Jan 27 | 32 | Pat Boone | I’ll See You In My Dreams | 2:44 | Dot 45-16312 |
| Jan 27 | 34 | Paris Sisters, The | He Knows I Love Him Too Much | 2:30 | Gregmark 10 |
| Jan 27 | 34 | Marvelettes, The | Twistin’ Postman | 2:28 | Tamla 54054 |
| Jan 27 | 37 | Dovells, The | (Do The New) Continental | 2:37 | Parkway 833 |
| Jan 27 | 44 | Solomon Burke | Cry To Me | 2:33 | Atlantic 45-2131 |
| Jan 27 | 44 | Chad Mitchell Trio, The | Lizzie Borden | 2:28 | Kapp 439 |
| Jan 27 | 65 | Eddie Hodges | Bandit Of My Dreams | 2:05 | Cadence 1410 |
| Jan 27 | 86 | Saverio Saridis | Love Is The Sweetest Thing | 2:45 | Warner Bros. 5243 |
| Jan 27 | 88 | Megatons, The | Shimmy, Shimmy Walk, Part 1 | 2:22 | Checker 1005 |
| Jan 27 | 92 | Tommy Hunt | The Door Is Open | 2:40 | Scepter 1226 |
| Jan 27 | 93 | Jimmy Reed | Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth | 2:21 | Vee-Jay 425 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS February 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3 | 2 | Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen | Midnight In Moscow | 2:57 | Kapp 442 |
| Feb 3 | 6 | James Darren | Her Royal Majesty | 2:12 | Colpix 622 |
| Feb 3 | 9 | Sam Cooke | Twistin’ The Night Away | 2:36 | RCA Victor 47-7983 |
| Feb 3 | 56 | Ben E. King | Ecstasy | 2:26 | Atco 45-6215 |
| Feb 3 | 58 | Marcels, The | My Melancholy Baby | 2:16 | Colpix 624 |
| Feb 3 | 66 | Timi Yuro | Let Me Call You Sweetheart | 2:37 | Liberty 55410 |
| Feb 3 | 76 | Johnny Gibson | Midnight | 2:22 | Big Top 45-3088 |
| Feb 3 | 87 | Aretha Franklin | I Surrender Dear | 2:45 | Columbia 4-42266 |
| Feb 3 | 90 | Floyd Cramer | Let’s Go | 2:26 | RCA Victor 47-7978 |
| Feb 3 | 92 | Freddy Cannon | Teen Queen Of The Week | 2:09 | Swan 4096 |
| Feb 3 | 99 | Buster Brown | Sugar Babe | 2:30 | Fire 507 |
| Feb 3 | 99 | Champs, The | Tequila Twist | 1:51 | Challenge 9131 |
| Feb 10 | 1 | Connie Francis | Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You | 2:58 | MGM 13059 |
| Feb 10 | 7 | Don & Juan | What’s Your Name | 2:14 | Big Top 45-3079 |
| Feb 10 | 29 | Sandy Nelson | Drums Are My Beat | 2:07 | Imperial 5809 |
| Feb 10 | 55 | Tokens, The | B’wa Nina (Pretty Girl) | 2:15 | RCA Victor 47-7991 |
| Feb 10 | 60 | Linda Scott with Hutch Davie Orch. | Yessiree | 2:28 | Congress 101 |
| Feb 10 | 70 | Linda Scott | Bermuda | 2:11 | Canadian-American 134 |
| Feb 10 | 71 | Dinah Washington with The Quincy Jones Orchestra | Tears And Laughter | 2:50 | Mercury 71922 |
| Feb 10 | 77 | Pat Boone | Pictures In The Fire | 2:24 | Dot 45-16312 |
| Feb 10 | 87 | Hank Ballard and the Midnighters | Do You Know How To Twist | 2:25 | King 45-5593 |
| Feb 10 | 94 | Aretha Franklin | Rough Lover | 2:46 | Columbia 4-42266 |
| Feb 10 | 97 | Patsy Cline | Strange | 2:09 | Decca 31354 |
| Feb 17 | 4 | Roy Orbison | Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) | 2:36 | Monument 45-456 |
| Feb 17 | 17 | King Curtis and the Noble Knights | Soul Twist | 2:45 | Enjoy 1000 |
| Feb 17 | 17 | Lettermen, The | Come Back Silly Girl | 2:23 | Capitol 4699 |
| Feb 17 | 18 | Bobby Rydell | I’ve Got Bonnie | 2:29 | Cameo 209 |
| Feb 17 | 20 | Joey Dee and the Starliters | Hey, Let’s Twist | 2:00 | Roulette 4408 |
| Feb 17 | 38 | Angels, The with Hutch Davie Orch. | Cry Baby Cry | 2:43 | Caprice 112 |
| Feb 17 | 43 | Brook Benton | Walk On The Wild Side | 2:30 | Mercury 71925 |
| Feb 17 | 51 | Huey Smith | Pop-Eye | 2:16 | Ace 649 |
| Feb 17 | 59 | Shep & The Limelites | Our Anniversary | 2:34 | Hull 748 |
| Feb 17 | 69 | Bobby Rydell | Lose Her | 2:09 | Cameo 209 |
| Feb 17 | 75 | Beach Boys, The | Surfin’ | 2:05 | Candix 331 |
| Feb 17 | 91 | Anita And Th’ So-And-So’s | Joey Baby | 2:26 | RCA Victor 47-7974 |
| Feb 17 | 91 | Platters, The | It’s Magic | 2:32 | Mercury 71921 |
| Feb 17 | 99 | Impressions, The | Grow Closer Together | 2:12 | ABC-Paramount 45-10289 |
| Feb 24 | 5 | Ketty Lester | Love Letters | 2:38 | Era 3068 |
| Feb 24 | 11 | Larry Finnegan | Dear One | 2:58 | Old Town 1113 |
| Feb 24 | 12 | Paul Anka | Love Me Warm And Tender | 2:16 | RCA Victor 47-7977 |
| Feb 24 | 15 | Bobby Vee | Please Don’t Ask About Barbara | 2:03 | Liberty 55419 |
| Feb 24 | 22 | Fats Domino | You Win Again | 2:04 | Imperial 5816 |
| Feb 24 | 24 | Arthur Alexander | You Better Move On | 2:40 | Dot 45-16309 |
| Feb 24 | 28 | Drifters, The | When My Little Girl Is Smiling | 2:31 | Atlantic 45-2134 |
| Feb 24 | 37 | Etta James | Something’s Got A Hold On Me | 2:48 | Argo 5409 |
| Feb 24 | 61 | David Carroll and His Orchestra | The White Rose Of Athens | 2:28 | Mercury 71917 |
| Feb 24 | 65 | Robert Mitchum | The Ballad Of Thunder Road | 2:28 | Capitol 3986 |
| Feb 24 | 69 | Pete Fountain | Yes Indeed | 2:27 | Coral 65549 |
| Feb 24 | 75 | Sandy Nelson | The Birth Of The Beat | 3:07 | Imperial 5809 |
| Feb 24 | 92 | Bobby Vee | I Can’t Say Goodbye | 2:05 | Liberty 55419 |
| Feb 24 | 99 | Ernie K-Doe | Popeye Joe | 2:32 | Minit 641 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS March 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | 1 | Shelley Fabares | Johnny Angel | 2:16 | Colpix 621 |
| Mar 3 | 2 | Dee Dee Sharp | Mashed Potato Time | 2:27 | Cameo 212 |
| Mar 3 | 3 | Chubby Checker | Slow Twistin’ | 2:31 | Parkway 835 |
| Mar 3 | 5 | Rick Nelson | Young World | 2:23 | Imperial 5805 |
| Mar 3 | 7 | Clyde McPhatter | Lover Please | 1:47 | Mercury 71941 |
| Mar 3 | 19 | Paul Petersen | She Can’t Find Her Keys | 2:30 | Colpix 620 |
| Mar 3 | 23 | B. Bumble & the Stingers | Nut Rocker | 1:59 | Rendezvous 166 |
| Mar 3 | 40 | Chipmunks, The with David Seville | The Alvin Twist | 2:38 | Liberty 55424 |
| Mar 3 | 43 | Johnny Crawford | Patti Ann | 2:06 | Del-Fi 4172 |
| Mar 3 | 66 | Jack Jones | Lollipops And Roses | 2:44 | Kapp 435 |
| Mar 3 | 69 | Jimmy Smith | Midnight Special, Part 1 | 5:54 | Blue Note 45-1819 |
| Mar 3 | 90 | Fats Domino | Ida Jane | 1:59 | Imperial 5816 |
| Mar 3 | 91 | Ray Charles and Betty Carter | Baby It’s Cold Outside | 4:05 | ABC-Paramount 45-10298 |
| Mar 3 | 100 | Stompers, The | (Quarter To Four) Stomp | 2:07 | Landa 684 |
| Mar 10 | 21 | Brian Hyland | Ginny Come Lately | 2:45 | ABC-Paramount 45-10294 |
| Mar 10 | 35 | Leroy Van Dyke with The Merry Melody Singers | If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone) | 2:17 | Mercury 71926 |
| Mar 10 | 51 | Little Junior Parker | Annie Get Your Yo-Yo | 2:21 | Duke 345 |
| Mar 10 | 74 | Big Sambo and The House Wreckers | The Rains Came | 2:26 | Eric 7003 |
| Mar 10 | 74 | Joey Dee and the Starliters | Roly Poly | 2:04 | Roulette 4408 |
| Mar 10 | 81 | G-Clefs, The | A Girl Has To Know | 2:30 | Terrace 45-7503 |
| Mar 10 | 88 | Roger Williams | Amor | 2:55 | Kapp 447 |
| Mar 10 | 89 | Rick Nelson | Summertime | 2:12 | Imperial 5805 |
| Mar 10 | 96 | Pearlettes | Duchess Of Earl | 2:15 | Vee-Jay 435 |
| Mar 17 | 1 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | Good Luck Charm | 2:23 | RCA Victor 47-7992 |
| Mar 17 | 1 | Mr. Acker Bilk with The Leon Young String Chorale | Stranger On The Shore | 2:52 | Atco 45-6217 |
| Mar 17 | 5 | Jay and the Americans | She Cried | 2:36 | United Artists 415 |
| Mar 17 | 16 | Jack Ross | Cinderella | 3:27 | Dot 45-16333 |
| Mar 17 | 21 | Hayley Mills | Johnny Jingo | 1:38 | Buena Vista 395 |
| Mar 17 | 22 | Dick & DeeDee | Tell Me | 2:12 | Liberty 55412 |
| Mar 17 | 29 | Bobby Gregg and His Friends | The Jam (Part 1) | 2:26 | Cotton 1003 |
| Mar 17 | 31 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | Anything That’s Part Of You | 2:03 | RCA Victor 47-7992 |
| Mar 17 | 42 | Sue Thompson | Two Of A Kind | 2:42 | Hickory 45-1166 |
| Mar 17 | 69 | Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra | Chapel By The Sea | 2:09 | Dot 16329 |
| Mar 17 | 72 | Chubby Checker | La Paloma Twist | 2:07 | Parkway 835 |
| Mar 17 | 74 | Jerry Byrd | Memories Of Maria | 2:14 | Monument 45-449 |
| Mar 17 | 81 | Steve Alaimo | Mashed Potatoes (Part 1) | 2:25 | Checker 1006 |
| Mar 17 | 94 | Ferrante & Teicher | Smile | 2:30 | United Artists 431 |
| Mar 17 | 99 | Johnny Mathis | Sweet Thursday | 2:30 | Columbia 4-42261 |
| Mar 17 | 99 | Frank Sinatra | The Moon Was Yellow | 2:58 | Capitol 4677 |
| Mar 24 | 1 | Shirelles, The | Soldier Boy | 2:40 | Scepter 1228 |
| Mar 24 | 6 | Joey Dee and the Starliters | Shout – Part 1 | 2:33 | Roulette 4416 |
| Mar 24 | 8 | Mary Wells | The One Who Really Loves You | 2:26 | Motown 1024 |
| Mar 24 | 26 | Frankie Avalon | You Are Mine | 3:05 | Chancellor 1107 |
| Mar 24 | 50 | Jennell Hawkins | Moments | 2:17 | Amazon 45-1003 |
| Mar 24 | 50 | Ike & Tina Turner | Tra La La La La | 2:35 | Sue 757 |
| Mar 24 | 74 | Ral Donner | (What A Sad Way) To Love Someone | 2:49 | Gone 5125 |
| Mar 24 | 82 | Ann-Margret | What Am I Supposed To Do | 2:45 | RCA Victor 47-7986 |
| Mar 24 | 94 | Isley Brothers, The | Shout – Part 1 | 2:15 | RCA 447-0589 |
| Mar 24 | 96 | Virtues, The | Guitar Boogie Shuffle Twist | 2:13 | Sure 1733 |
| Mar 24 | 98 | Frank Sinatra | Stardust | 2:46 | Reprise 20059 |
| Mar 24 | 99 | Andy Williams | The Wonderful World Of The Young | 2:30 | Columbia 4-42265 |
| Mar 31 | 6 | Ernie Maresca | Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out) | 2:11 | Seville 45-117 |
| Mar 31 | 8 | Jimmy Dean | P.T. 109 | 3:07 | Columbia 4-42338 |
| Mar 31 | 9 | Gary “U.S.” Bonds | Twist, Twist Senora | 2:35 | Legrand 1018 |
| Mar 31 | 13 | Crystals, The | Uptown | 2:18 | Philles 102 |
| Mar 31 | 16 | Ronnie and The Hi-Lites | I Wish That We Were Married | 2:50 | Joy 260 |
| Mar 31 | 22 | Jimmy Soul | Twistin’ Matilda (and the channel) | 2:33 | S.P.Q.R. 45-3300 |
| Mar 31 | 23 | Perry Como with the Ray Charles Singers | Caterina | 2:05 | RCA Victor 47-8004 |
| Mar 31 | 24 | Bobby Darin | What’d I Say (Part 1) | 2:15 | Atco 45-6221 |
| Mar 31 | 44 | Ray Charles and his Orchestra | At The Club | 2:57 | ABC-Paramount 45-10314 |
| Mar 31 | 45 | Neil Sedaka | King Of Clowns | 2:40 | RCA Victor 47-8007 |
| Mar 31 | 46 | Barbara George | You Talk About Love | 2:35 | A.F.O. 304 |
| Mar 31 | 47 | Vic Dana | I Will | 2:29 | Dolton 51 |
| Mar 31 | 61 | Four Preps, The | The Big Draft (Medley) | 4:49 | Capitol 4716 |
| Mar 31 | 75 | Falcons, The & Band (Ohio Untouchables) | I Found A Love | 2:58 | Lupine 1003 |
| Mar 31 | 76 | Bobby Bland | Who Will The Next Fool Be | 2:23 | Duke 347 |
| Mar 31 | 86 | Bobby Bland | Ain’t That Loving You | 2:29 | Duke 338 |
| Mar 31 | 94 | Mar-Keys | Pop-Eye Stroll | 2:40 | Stax 121 |
| Mar 31 | 95 | Marlowe Morris Quintet | Play The Thing | 3:02 | Columbia 4-42218 |
| Mar 31 | 96 | Johnny Horton | Honky-Tonk Man | 2:10 | Columbia 4-42302 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS April 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7 | 5 | Walter Brennan with The Johnny Mann Singers | Old Rivers | 2:43 | Liberty 55436 |
| Apr 7 | 10 | Burl Ives | Funny Way Of Laughin’ | 2:37 | Decca 31371 |
| Apr 7 | 20 | Ray Charles and his Orchestra | Hide ‘Nor Hair | 3:09 | ABC-Paramount 45-10314 |
| Apr 7 | 41 | James Ray with Hutch Davie Orch. | Itty Bitty Pieces | 2:23 | Caprice 114 |
| Apr 7 | 41 | Linda Scott with Hutch Davie Orch. | Count Every Star | 2:32 | Canadian-Amer. 133 |
| Apr 7 | 56 | Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra | Runaway | 1:54 | Dot 45-16336 |
| Apr 7 | 65 | Perez Prado and His Orchestra | Patricia – Twist | 2:30 | RCA Victor 47-8006 |
| Apr 7 | 73 | John D. Loudermilk | Thou Shalt Not Steal | 2:00 | RCA Victor 47-7993 |
| Apr 7 | 75 | Frank Sinatra | Ev’rybody’s Twistin’ | 2:29 | Reprise 20063 |
| Apr 7 | 92 | Al Casey | Cookin’ | 2:12 | Stacy 925 |
| Apr 7 | 98 | Doris Day | Lover Come Back | 2:14 | Columbia 4-42295 |
| Apr 14 | 6 | Brenda Lee | Everybody Loves Me But You | 2:28 | Decca 31379 |
| Apr 14 | 11 | James Darren | Conscience | 2:28 | Colpix 630 |
| Apr 14 | 21 | Castells, The | So This Is Love | 2:38 | Era 3073 |
| Apr 14 | 35 | James Brown and the Famous Flames | Night Train | 3:18 | King 45-5614 |
| Apr 14 | 36 | Ace Cannon | Blues (Stay Away From Me) | 2:20 | Hi 45-2051 |
| Apr 14 | 63 | Johnnie Morisette | Meet Me At The Twistin’ Place | 2:45 | Sar 126 |
| Apr 14 | 68 | Corsairs, The Featuring Jay “Bird” Uzzell | I’ll Take You Home | 2:43 | Tuff 1818 |
| Apr 14 | 87 | Floyd Cramer | Lovesick Blues | 2:04 | RCA Victor 47-8013 |
| Apr 14 | 88 | Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen | March Of The Siamese Children | 2:44 | Kapp 451 |
| Apr 14 | 90 | Highwaymen, The | I’m On My Way | 2:08 | United Artists 439 |
| Apr 14 | 92 | Ace Cannon | Sugar Blues | 1:30 | Santo 503 |
| Apr 14 | 93 | Danny & The Juniors | Doin’ The Continental Walk | 2:00 | Swan 4100 |
| Apr 14 | 97 | Gladys Knight & The Pips | Operator | 2:15 | Fury 1064 |
| Apr 21 | 3 | Dion | Lovers Who Wander | 2:20 | Laurie 3123 |
| Apr 21 | 11 | Ben E. King | Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) | 2:50 | Atco 45-6222 |
| Apr 21 | 15 | Blue-Belles | I Sold My Heart To The Junkman | 2:25 | Newtown 5000 |
| Apr 21 | 25 | George Maharis | Teach Me Tonight | 2:50 | Epic 5-9504 |
| Apr 21 | 27 | Patti Page | Most People Get Married | 2:03 | Mercury 71950 |
| Apr 21 | 42 | Dion | (I Was) Born To Cry | 2:25 | Laurie 3123 |
| Apr 21 | 58 | Wanda Jackson | If I Cried Every Time You Hurt Me | 2:32 | Capitol 4723 |
| Apr 21 | 66 | Dr. Feelgood and the Interns | Doctor Feel-Good | 2:16 | Okeh 4-7144 |
| Apr 21 | 78 | Duane Eddy | Deep In The Heart Of Texas | 1:57 | RCA Victor 47-7999 |
| Apr 21 | 93 | Jackie Wilson and Linda Hopkins | I Found Love | 2:45 | Brunswick 55224 |
| Apr 21 | 99 | Gene McDaniels with The Johnny Mann Singers | Funny | 2:13 | Liberty 55444 |
| Apr 28 | 4 | Gene Pitney | (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance | 2:49 | Musicor 1020 |
| Apr 28 | 22 | Nathaniel Mayer and the Fabulous Twilights | Village Of Love | 2:00 | Fortune 449 |
| Apr 28 | 22 | Volumes, The | I Love You | 2:30 | Chex 1002 |
| Apr 28 | 23 | Chuck Jackson | Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird) | 3:20 | Wand 122 |
| Apr 28 | 48 | Marketts, The | Balboa Blue | 2:27 | Liberty 55443 |
| Apr 28 | 52 | Bruce Channel | Number One Man | 2:19 | Smash 1752 |
| Apr 28 | 58 | Jackie Wilson | Hearts | 3:20 | Brunswick 55225 |
| Apr 28 | 67 | Sandy Nelson | Drummin’ Up A Storm | 2:18 | Imperial 5829 |
| Apr 28 | 69 | Marty Robbins | Love Can’t Wait | 2:45 | Columbia 4-42375 |
| Apr 28 | 69 | Yvonne Baker and the Sensations | That’s My Desire | 2:20 | Argo 5412 |
| Apr 28 | 81 | Kingston Trio, The | Scotch And Soda | 2:28 | Capitol 4740 |
| Apr 28 | 89 | Brenda Lee | Here Comes That Feelin’ | 2:07 | Decca 31379 |
| Apr 28 | 91 | Duke Of Earl, The | Walk On With The Duke | 2:00 | Vee-Jay 440 |
| Apr 28 | 95 | William Bell | You Don’t Miss Your Water | 2:58 | Stax 116 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS May 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | 1 | Ray Charles | I Can’t Stop Loving You | 2:37 | ABC-Paramount 45-10330 |
| May 5 | 7 | Marvelettes, The | Playboy | 2:44 | Tamla 54060 |
| May 5 | 35 | Peter, Paul & Mary | Lemon Tree | 2:52 | Warner Bros. 5274 |
| May 5 | 41 | Bobby Curtola | Fortuneteller | 2:41 | Del-Fi 4177 |
| May 5 | 45 | Brook Benton | Hit Record | 2:33 | Mercury 71962 |
| May 5 | 52 | Connie Stevens | Why’d You Wanna Make Me Cry | 2:05 | Warner Bros. 5265 |
| May 5 | 61 | Bertha Tillman | Oh My Angel | 2:24 | Brent 7029 |
| May 5 | 80 | Benny Spellman | Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) | 2:25 | Minit 644 |
| May 5 | 90 | Jim Reeves | Adios Amigo | 2:20 | RCA Victor 47-8019 |
| May 5 | 92 | Bill Black’s Combo | Twistin White Silver Sands | 2:22 | Hi 45-2052 |
| May 12 | 1 | David Rose and His Orchestra | The Stripper | 1:57 | MGM 13064 |
| May 12 | 3 | Freddy Cannon | Palisades Park | 1:56 | Swan 4106 |
| May 12 | 3 | Johnny Tillotson | It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’ | 2:45 | Cadence 1418 |
| May 12 | 7 | Connie Francis | Second Hand Love | 2:48 | MGM 13074 |
| May 12 | 8 | Johnny Crawford | Cindy’s Birthday | 2:05 | Del-Fi 4178 |
| May 12 | 9 | Everly Brothers, The | That’s Old Fashioned (That’s The Way Love Should Be) | 2:23 | Warner Bros. 5273 |
| May 12 | 15 | Elvis Presley | Follow That Dream | 1:35 | RCA Victor EPA-4368 |
| May 12 | 21 | Jimmy Smith and the Big Band | Walk On The Wild Side (Part 1) | 2:36 | Verve 10255 |
| May 12 | 39 | Miracles, The | I’ll Try Something New | 2:33 | Tamla 54059 |
| May 12 | 41 | Ray Charles | Born To Lose | 3:15 | ABC-Paramount 10330 |
| May 12 | 42 | Lettermen, The | How Is Julie | 1:53 | Capitol 4746 |
| May 12 | 59 | Fats Domino | My Real Name | 2:15 | Imperial 5833 |
| May 12 | 73 | Drifters, The | Stranger On The Shore | 2:40 | Atlantic 45-2143 |
| May 12 | 87 | Paris Sisters, The | Let Me Be The One | 2:35 | Gregmark 12 |
| May 12 | 87 | Dinah Washington | You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You | 2:42 | Roulette 4424 |
| May 12 | 90 | Patsy Cline | Imagine That | 2:52 | Decca 31377 |
| May 12 | 92 | Dinah Washington | Dream | 2:22 | Mercury 71958 |
| May 19 | 6 | Emilio Pericoli with Giampiero Boneschi’s Orch. | Al Di La’ | 2:04 | Warner Bros. 5259 |
| May 19 | 8 | Joe Henderson | Snap Your Fingers | 2:55 | Todd 45-1072 |
| May 19 | 15 | Bobby Vee with The Johnny Mann Singers | Sharing You | 2:03 | Liberty 55451 |
| May 19 | 27 | Dovells, The | Bristol Twistin’ Annie | 2:12 | Parkway 838 |
| May 19 | 28 | Valjean | Theme From Ben Casey | 2:30 | Carlton 573 |
| May 19 | 36 | Dinah Washington | Where Are You | 2:10 | Roulette 4424 |
| May 19 | 53 | Patsy Cline | When I Get Through With You (You’ll Love Me Too) | 2:34 | Decca 31377 |
| May 19 | 59 | Teddy & The Twilights | Woman Is A Man’s Best Friend | 2:16 | Swan 4102 |
| May 19 | 67 | Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra | That Happy Feeling | 2:55 | Decca 31388 |
| May 19 | 93 | Kingston Trio, The | Jane, Jane, Jane | 2:50 | Capitol 4740 |
| May 19 | 95 | Pat Boone | Quando, Quando, Quando (Tell Me When) | 2:41 | Dot 45-16349 |
| May 19 | 99 | Chad Mitchell Trio, The | The John Birch Society | 2:22 | Kapp 457 |
| May 26 | 6 | Claude King | Wolverton Mountain | 2:55 | Columbia 4-42352 |
| May 26 | 7 | Joanie Sommers | Johnny Get Angry | 2:31 | Warner Bros. 5275 |
| May 26 | 13 | Paul Anka | A Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine | 2:14 | RCA Victor 47-8030 |
| May 26 | 17 | Sam Cooke | Having A Party | 2:27 | RCA Victor 47-8036 |
| May 26 | 37 | Toni Fisher | West Of The Wall | 2:29 | Big Top 45-3097 |
| May 26 | 40 | Champs, The | Limbo Rock | 2:05 | Challenge 9131 |
| May 26 | 44 | Earl Grant | Swingin’ Gently | 2:40 | Decca 25560 |
| May 26 | 58 | Arthur Alexander | Where Have You Been (All My Life) | 2:43 | Dot 45-16357 |
| May 26 | 60 | John Lee Hooker | Boom Boom | 2:29 | Vee-Jay 438 |
| May 26 | 69 | Jan & Dean | Tennessee | 2:05 | Liberty 55454 |
| May 26 | 71 | Solomon Burke | Down In The Valley | 2:31 | Atlantic 45-2147 |
| May 26 | 75 | Everly Brothers, The | How Can I Meet Her? | 1:48 | Warner Bros. 5273 |
| May 26 | 86 | Sandy Nelson | Drum Stomp | 2:03 | Imperial 5829 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS June 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 10 | Richard Chamberlain | Theme From Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight) | 2:36 | MGM 13075 |
| Jun 2 | 14 | Bobby Rydell | I’ll Never Dance Again | 2:31 | Cameo 217 |
| Jun 2 | 17 | Isley Brothers, The | Twist And Shout | 2:30 | Wand 124 |
| Jun 2 | 20 | Don Gardner and Dee Dee Ford | I Need Your Loving | 2:53 | Fire 508 |
| Jun 2 | 26 | Roy Orbison | The Crowd | 2:20 | Monument 45-461 |
| Jun 2 | 30 | Nelson Riddle | Route 66 Theme | 2:09 | Capitol 4741 |
| Jun 2 | 87 | Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen | The Green Leaves Of Summer | 2:48 | Kapp 460 |
| Jun 9 | 1 | Bobby Vinton | Roses Are Red (My Love) | 2:37 | Epic 5-9509 |
| Jun 9 | 2 | Orlons, The | The Wah-Watusi | 2:30 | Cameo 218 |
| Jun 9 | 3 | Brian Hyland | Sealed With A Kiss | 2:38 | ABC-Paramount 45-10336 |
| Jun 9 | 21 | Shelley Fabares | Johnny Loves Me | 2:16 | Colpix 636 |
| Jun 9 | 38 | Andy Williams | Stranger On The Shore | 2:50 | Columbia 4-42451 |
| Jun 9 | 48 | Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra | Baby Elephant Walk | 2:12 | Dot 45-16364 |
| Jun 9 | 58 | Paul Petersen | Keep Your Love Locked (Deep In Your Heart) | 2:16 | Colpix 632 |
| Jun 9 | 79 | Rene and Ray | Queen Of My Heart | 2:15 | Donna 1360 |
| Jun 9 | 87 | Miniature Men, The | Baby Elephant Walk | 1:58 | Dolton 57 |
| Jun 9 | 91 | Maureen Gray | Dancin’ The Strand | 2:40 | Landa 689 |
| Jun 16 | 6 | Pat Boone | Speedy Gonzales | 2:30 | Dot 45-16368 |
| Jun 16 | 8 | Barbara Lynn | You’ll Lose A Good Thing | 2:25 | Jamie 1220 |
| Jun 16 | 9 | Dee Dee Sharp | Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes) | 2:05 | Cameo 219 |
| Jun 16 | 25 | Clyde McPhatter with The Merry Melody Singers | Little Bitty Pretty One | 2:08 | Mercury 71987 |
| Jun 16 | 31 | Sue Thompson | Have A Good Time | 3:15 | Hickory 45-1174 |
| Jun 16 | 33 | Little Joey and the Flips | Bongo Stomp | 2:15 | Joy 262 |
| Jun 16 | 47 | Jimmy Norman | I Don’t Love You No More (I Don’t Care About You) | 2:30 | Little Star 113 |
| Jun 16 | 56 | Linda Scott | Never In A Million Years | 2:23 | Congress 103 |
| Jun 16 | 60 | Mickey Shorr and the Cutups | Dr. Ben Basey | 2:35 | Tuba 8001 |
| Jun 16 | 86 | Johnny Mathis | Marianna | 2:49 | Columbia 4-42420 |
| Jun 16 | 98 | Ferrante & Teicher | Lisa | 2:52 | United Artists 470 |
| Jun 23 | 12 | Chubby Checker | Dancin’ Party | 2:05 | Parkway 842 |
| Jun 23 | 13 | Sam Cooke | Bring It On Home To Me | 2:32 | RCA Victor 47-8036 |
| Jun 23 | 14 | Eddie Hodges | (Girls, Girls, Girls) Made To Love | 2:25 | Cadence 1421 |
| Jun 23 | 22 | Shirelles, The | Welcome Home Baby | 2:32 | Scepter 1234 |
| Jun 23 | 23 | Joe Dowell | Little Red Rented Rowboat | 2:30 | Smash 1759 |
| Jun 23 | 27 | Gary (U.S.) Bonds | Seven Day Weekend | 2:26 | Legrand 1019 |
| Jun 23 | 38 | Jamies, The | Summertime, Summertime | 1:57 | Epic 5-9281 |
| Jun 23 | 41 | Ketty Lester | But Not For Me | 2:04 | Era 3080 |
| Jun 23 | 41 | Jimmy Dean | Steel Men | 2:41 | Columbia 4-42483 |
| Jun 23 | 74 | Janie Grant with Hutch Davie Orch. | That Greasy Kid Stuff | 2:05 | Caprice 115 |
| Jun 23 | 77 | Jimmy Reed | Good Lover | 2:26 | Vee-Jay 449 |
| Jun 23 | 97 | Ruth Brown | Shake A Hand | 3:16 | Philips 40028 |
| Jun 23 | 99 | Ray and Bob | Air Travel | 2:15 | Ledo 1151 |
| Jun 30 | 1 | Neil Sedaka | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do | 2:20 | RCA Victor 47-8046 |
| Jun 30 | 1 | Little Eva | The Loco-Motion | 2:20 | Dimension 1000 |
| Jun 30 | 5 | Ray Stevens with The Merry Melody Singers | Ahab, The Arab | 2:47 | Mercury 71966 |
| Jun 30 | 5 | Claudine Clark | Party Lights | 2:20 | Chancellor 1113 |
| Jun 30 | 29 | Brenda Lee | It Started All Over Again | 2:22 | Decca 31407 |
| Jun 30 | 39 | James Darren | Mary’s Little Lamb | 2:05 | Colpix 644 |
| Jun 30 | 62 | Dreamlovers, The | If I Should Lose You | 2:20 | End 1114 |
| Jun 30 | 74 | Ray Anthony | Worried Mind | 2:30 | Capitol 4742 |
| Jun 30 | 77 | Fats Domino | Nothing New (Same Old Thing) | 2:06 | Imperial 5863 |
| Jun 30 | 79 | Jerry Reed and the Hully Girlies | Goodnight, Irene | 2:10 | Columbia 4-42417 |
| Jun 30 | 85 | Tokens, The | La Bomba | 2:03 | RCA Victor 47-8052 |
| Jun 30 | 89 | Ike & Tina Turner | You Should’a Treated Me Right | 3:41 | Sue 765 |
| Jun 30 | 89 | Bobby Gregg and His Friends | Potato Peeler | 2:31 | Cotton 1006 |
| Jun 30 | 94 | Shep and the Limelites | What Did Daddy Do | 2:41 | Hull 751 |
| Jun 30 | 98 | Maxine Brown | My Time For Cryin’ | 2:58 | ABC-Paramount 45-10327 |
| Jun 30 | 99 | Del Shannon | Cry Myself To Sleep | 2:18 | Big Top 45-3112 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS July 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7 | 3 | Bobby Darin | Things | 2:33 | Atco 45-6229 |
| Jul 7 | 8 | Dion | Little Diane | 2:38 | Laurie 3134 |
| Jul 7 | 15 | Brenda Lee | Heart In Hand | 2:27 | Decca 31407 |
| Jul 7 | 20 | Jerry Butler | Make It Easy On Yourself | 2:38 | Vee-Jay 451 |
| Jul 7 | 33 | Duane Eddy | The Ballad Of Paladin | 1:56 | RCA Victor 47-8047 |
| Jul 7 | 61 | James Brown & The Famous Flames | Shout And Shimmy | 2:46 | King 45-5657 |
| Jul 7 | 63 | Floyd Cramer | Hot Pepper | 2:10 | RCA Victor 47-8051 |
| Jul 7 | 67 | Little Jo Ann | My Daddy Is President | 1:47 | Kapp 467 |
| Jul 7 | 68 | Vincent Edwards | Why Did You Leave Me | 1:55 | Russ-Fi 7001 |
| Jul 7 | 70 | Jackie Wilson | I Just Can’t Help It | 2:58 | Brunswick 55229 |
| Jul 7 | 77 | April Stevens & Nino Tempo | Sweet And Lovely | 2:55 | Atco 45-6224 |
| Jul 7 | 85 | Solomon Burke | I’m Hanging Up My Heart For You | 3:00 | Atlantic 45-2147 |
| Jul 14 | 10 | Baby Cortez | Rinky Dink | 2:47 | Chess 1829 |
| Jul 14 | 12 | Timi Yuro | What’s A Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You) | 2:41 | Liberty 55469 |
| Jul 14 | 44 | Dickie Goodman and Dr. I.M. Ill | Ben Crazy | 2:00 | Diamond 119 |
| Jul 14 | 50 | Martin Denny and his Orchestra | A Taste Of Honey | 3:08 | Liberty 55470 |
| Jul 14 | 59 | Mr. Acker Bilk with The Leon Young String Chorale | Above The Stars | 2:41 | Atco 45-6230 |
| Jul 14 | 64 | Highwaymen, The | The Bird Man | 2:40 | United Artists 475 |
| Jul 14 | 75 | Frankie Avalon | A Miracle | 2:14 | Chancellor 1115 |
| Jul 14 | 75 | Sandy Nelson | All Night Long | 2:20 | Imperial 5860 |
| Jul 14 | 88 | Playmates, The | Keep Your Hands In Your Pockets | 2:33 | Roulette 4432 |
| Jul 14 | 95 | Henry Mancini and His Orchestra | Theme From “Hatari” | 2:00 | RCA Victor 47-8037 |
| Jul 21 | 13 | Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra | A Swingin’ Safari | 2:15 | Dot 45-16374 |
| Jul 21 | 19 | Burl Ives | Call Me Mr. In-Between | 2:41 | Decca 31405 |
| Jul 21 | 23 | Bobby Bare | Shame On Me | 2:43 | RCA Victor 47-8032 |
| Jul 21 | 26 | Bob Braun | Till Death Do Us Part | 2:21 | Decca 31355 |
| Jul 21 | 28 | Belmonts, The | Come On Little Angel | 2:58 | Sabina 505 |
| Jul 21 | 60 | King Curtis and the Noble Knights | Beach Party | 2:32 | Capitol 4788 |
| Jul 21 | 79 | Billy Stewart | Reap What You Sow | 2:22 | Chess 1820 |
| Jul 21 | 87 | Lafayettes, The | Life’s Too Short | 2:19 | RCA Victor 47-8044 |
| Jul 21 | 92 | Aretha Franklin | Don’t Cry, Baby | 3:12 | Columbia 4-42456 |
| Jul 21 | 98 | Fats Domino | Dance With Mr. Domino | 1:56 | Imperial 5863 |
| Jul 21 | 100 | Castle Sisters, The | Goodbye Dad | 1:52 | Terrace 45-7506 |
| Jul 28 | 1 | Tommy Roe | Sheila | 2:02 | ABC-Paramount 45-10329 |
| Jul 28 | 2 | Ray Charles | You Don’t Know Me | 3:13 | ABC-Paramount 45-10345 |
| Jul 28 | 7 | Bent Fabric and his Piano | Alley Cat | 2:23 | Atco 45-6226 |
| Jul 28 | 9 | Connie Francis | Vacation | 2:26 | MGM 13087 |
| Jul 28 | 16 | Marty Robbins | Devil Woman | 2:50 | Columbia 4-42486 |
| Jul 28 | 34 | Etta James | Stop The Wedding | 2:40 | Argo 5418 |
| Jul 28 | 60 | Ray Charles | Careless Love | 2:59 | ABC-Paramount 45-10345 |
| Jul 28 | 71 | Al Casey Combo | Jivin’ Around | 2:24 | Stacy 936 |
| Jul 28 | 83 | John D. Loudermilk | Callin’ Doctor Casey | 2:35 | RCA Victor 47-8054 |
| Jul 28 | 96 | Impressions, The | Little Young Lover | 2:14 | ABC-Paramount 45-10328 |
| Jul 28 | 98 | Bruce Channel | Come On Baby | 2:10 | Smash 1769 |
| Jul 28 | 98 | Bobby Lewis | I’m Tossin’ And Turnin’ Again | 2:35 | Beltone 45-2023 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS August 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 | 2 | Nat King Cole | Ramblin’ Rose | 2:45 | Capitol 4804 |
| Aug 4 | 4 | Chris Montez | Let’s Dance | 2:15 | Monogram 505 |
| Aug 4 | 5 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | She’s Not You | 2:07 | RCA Victor 47-8041 |
| Aug 4 | 7 | Duprees, The | You Belong To Me | 2:39 | Coed 569 |
| Aug 4 | 20 | Springfields, The | Silver Threads And Golden Needles | 2:12 | Philips 40038 |
| Aug 4 | 21 | Gene McDaniels with The Johnny Mann Singers | Point Of No Return | 2:10 | Liberty 55480 |
| Aug 4 | 43 | Connie Stevens | Mr. Songwriter | 2:21 | Warner Bros. 5289 |
| Aug 4 | 49 | Patti Page with The Merry Melody Singers | The Boys’ Night Out | 1:50 | Mercury 72013 |
| Aug 4 | 54 | George Maharis | Love Me As I Love You | 2:32 | Epic 5-9522 |
| Aug 4 | 61 | Ventures, The | Lolita Ya-Ya | 1:55 | Dolton 60 |
| Aug 4 | 64 | Dick Roman | Theme From A Summer Place | 2:35 | Harmon 1004 |
| Aug 4 | 84 | Dr. Feelgood and the Interns | Right String But The Wrong Yo-Yo | 2:20 | Okeh 7156 |
| Aug 4 | 91 | Cathy Carroll | Poor Little Puppet | 2:24 | Warner Bros. 5284 |
| Aug 4 | 95 | Ike Clanton | Sugar Plum | 2:13 | Mercury 71975 |
| Aug 4 | 100 | Walter Brennan with The Johnny Mann Singers | Houdini | 2:29 | Liberty 55477 |
| Aug 11 | 3 | Contours, The | Do You Love Me | 2:49 | Gordy 7005 |
| Aug 11 | 3 | Booker T. & The M.G.s | Green Onions | 2:50 | Stax 127 |
| Aug 11 | 5 | Rick Nelson | Teen Age Idol | 2:25 | Imperial 5864 |
| Aug 11 | 9 | Mary Wells | You Beat Me To The Punch | 2:46 | Motown 1032 |
| Aug 11 | 14 | Beach Boys, The | Surfin’ Safari | 2:05 | Capitol 4777 |
| Aug 11 | 14 | Johnny Crawford | Your Nose Is Gonna Grow | 1:59 | Del-Fi 4181 |
| Aug 11 | 17 | Marvelettes, The | Beechwood 4-5789 | 2:07 | Tamla 54065 |
| Aug 11 | 17 | Johnny Tillotson | Send Me The Pillow You Dream On | 2:15 | Cadence 1424 |
| Aug 11 | 19 | Tony Bennett | (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco | 2:51 | Columbia 4-42332 |
| Aug 11 | 22 | Majors, The | A Wonderful Dream | 2:02 | Imperial 5855 |
| Aug 11 | 25 | Dovells, The | Hully Gully Baby | 2:31 | Parkway 845 |
| Aug 11 | 38 | Bobby Vinton | I Love You The Way You Are | 2:47 | Diamond 121 |
| Aug 11 | 55 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello | 1:56 | RCA Victor 47-8041 |
| Aug 11 | 56 | Bobby Bland | Yield Not To Temptation | 2:32 | Duke 352 |
| Aug 11 | 72 | Vincent Edwards | Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me | 3:05 | Decca 31413 |
| Aug 11 | 75 | Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford | Glory Of Love | 2:28 | KC 106 |
| Aug 11 | 78 | Bill Black’s Combo | So What | 2:27 | Hi 45-2055 |
| Aug 11 | 88 | Ben E. King | Too Bad | 2:32 | Atco 45-6231 |
| Aug 11 | 95 | Supremes, The | Your Heart Belongs To Me | 2:32 | Motown 1027 |
| Aug 18 | 7 | Jimmy Clanton | Venus In Blue Jeans | 2:20 | Ace 8001 |
| Aug 18 | 10 | Peter, Paul & Mary | If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song) | 1:58 | Warner Bros. 5296 |
| Aug 18 | 38 | Jo Ann Campbell | I’m The Girl From Wolverton Mountain | 2:44 | Cameo 223 |
| Aug 18 | 48 | Bo Diddley | You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover | 2:43 | Checker 1019 |
| Aug 18 | 48 | Rivingtons, The | Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow | 2:25 | Liberty 55427 |
| Aug 18 | 72 | Valentinos, The | Lookin’ For A Love | 2:28 | Sar 132 |
| Aug 18 | 76 | Dinah Washington | I Want To Be Loved | 2:40 | Mercury 72015 |
| Aug 18 | 81 | Lettermen, The | Silly Boy (She Doesn’t Love You) | 2:39 | Capitol 4810 |
| Aug 18 | 99 | Capris, The | Limbo | 2:22 | Mr. Peeke 118 |
| Aug 18 | 100 | Carroll Brothers | Sweet Georgia Brown | 2:08 | Cameo 221 |
| Aug 25 | 1 | 4 Seasons, The | Sherry | 2:31 | Vee-Jay 456 |
| Aug 25 | 6 | Dickey Lee | Patches | 2:54 | Smash 1758 |
| Aug 25 | 12 | Bobby Vinton | Rain Rain Go Away | 2:53 | Epic 5-9532 |
| Aug 25 | 13 | Brook Benton with The Merry Melody Singers | Lie To Me | 2:11 | Mercury 72024 |
| Aug 25 | 18 | Joey Dee & The Starliters | What Kind Of Love Is This | 2:06 | Roulette 4438 |
| Aug 25 | 22 | Carole King | It Might As Well Rain Until September | 2:19 | Dimension 2000 |
| Aug 25 | 33 | Bunker Hill | Hide And Go Seek, Part 1 | 2:25 | Mala 451 |
| Aug 25 | 46 | Paul Anka | Every Night (Without You) | 2:20 | RCA Victor 47-8068 |
| Aug 25 | 54 | Paul Petersen | Lollipops And Roses | 2:21 | Colpix 649 |
| Aug 25 | 62 | Florraine Darlin | Long As The Rose Is Red | 2:36 | Epic 5-9529 |
| Aug 25 | 66 | Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford | Don’t You Worry | 2:57 | Fire 513 |
| Aug 25 | 76 | Glen Campbell | Too Late To Worry – Too Blue To Cry | 2:30 | Capitol 4783 |
| Aug 25 | 81 | Fiestas, The | Broken Heart | 2:36 | Old Town 1122 |
| Aug 25 | 85 | Patsy Cline | So Wrong | 2:58 | Decca 31406 |
| Aug 25 | 88 | Wanderers, The | There Is No Greater Love | 2:10 | MGM 13082 |
| Aug 25 | 88 | Dinah Washington | For All We Know | 3:11 | Roulette 4444 |
| Aug 25 | 91 | Castells, The | Oh! What It Seemed To Be | 2:19 | Era 3083 |
| Aug 25 | 92 | Gary (U.S.) Bonds | Copy Cat | 2:11 | Legrand 1020 |
| Aug 25 | 94 | Paul Anka | I’m Coming Home | 2:00 | ABC-Paramount 45-10338 |
| Aug 25 | 95 | Dave York and The Beachcombers | Beach Party | 2:01 | P-K-M 45-6700 |
| Aug 25 | 100 | Valjean | Till There Was You | 2:12 | Carlton 576 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS September 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | 17 | Sammy Davis Jr. | What Kind Of Fool Am I | 2:58 | Reprise 20048 |
| Sep 1 | 20 | Kris Jensen | Torture | 2:07 | Hickory 45-1173 |
| Sep 1 | 20 | Bobby Vee with The Johnny Mann Singers | Punish Her | 1:52 | Liberty 55479 |
| Sep 1 | 43 | Jimmy Rodgers | No One Will Ever Know | 2:42 | Dot 45-16378 |
| Sep 1 | 55 | Chuck Jackson | I Keep Forgettin’ | 2:43 | Wand 126 |
| Sep 1 | 58 | Gene Pitney | If I Didn’t Have A Dime (To Play The Jukebox) | 2:25 | Musicor 1022 |
| Sep 1 | 82 | Jimmy Smith | Ol’ Man River | 2:51 | Verve 10262 |
| Sep 1 | 88 | Victor Feldman Quartet | A Taste Of Honey | 3:04 | Infinity 20 |
| Sep 1 | 93 | Dinah Washington | I Wouldn’t Know (What To Do) | 2:20 | Roulette 4444 |
| Sep 8 | 1 | Crystals, The | He’s A Rebel | 2:30 | Philles 106 |
| Sep 8 | 1 | Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers | Monster Mash | 3:01 | Garpax 45-44167 |
| Sep 8 | 2 | Chubby Checker | Limbo Rock | 2:22 | Parkway 849 |
| Sep 8 | 5 | Frank Ifield | I Remember You | 2:01 | Vee-Jay 457 |
| Sep 8 | 36 | Shirelles, The | Stop The Music | 2:15 | Scepter 1237 |
| Sep 8 | 43 | Bobby Bland | Stormy Monday Blues | 3:13 | Duke 355 |
| Sep 8 | 45 | Freddy Cannon | What’s Gonna Happen When Summer’s Done | 2:05 | Swan 4117 |
| Sep 8 | 55 | Earl Grant | Sweet Sixteen Bars | 2:48 | Decca 25574 |
| Sep 8 | 74 | Joe Henderson | Big Love | 2:05 | Todd 45-1077 |
| Sep 8 | 93 | Solomon Burke | I Really Don’t Want To Know | 3:18 | Atlantic 45-2157 |
| Sep 8 | 96 | Barbara George | Send For Me (If You Need Some Lovin’) | 2:08 | Sue 766 |
| Sep 8 | 99 | Ruth Brown with The Milestone Singers | Mama (He Treats Your Daughter Mean) | 2:58 | Philips 40056 |
| Sep 15 | 2 | Gene Pitney | Only Love Can Break A Heart | 2:50 | Musicor 1022 |
| Sep 15 | 10 | Chubby Checker | Popeye The Hitchhiker | 2:25 | Parkway 849 |
| Sep 15 | 12 | Mike Clifford | Close To Cathy | 2:55 | United Artists 489 |
| Sep 15 | 17 | Rex Allen with The Merry Melody Singers | Don’t Go Near The Indians | 2:59 | Mercury 71997 |
| Sep 15 | 29 | Jimmy Dean | Little Black Book | 2:24 | Columbia 4-42529 |
| Sep 15 | 39 | Andy Williams | Don’t You Believe It | 2:26 | Columbia 4-42523 |
| Sep 15 | 46 | Shelley Fabares | The Things We Did Last Summer | 2:19 | Colpix 654 |
| Sep 15 | 64 | Del Shannon | The Swiss Maid | 2:09 | Big Top 45-3117 |
| Sep 15 | 67 | Jive Five, The with Eugene Pitt | What Time Is It? | 2:46 | Beltone 45-2024 |
| Sep 15 | 94 | Miracles, The | Way Over There | 2:48 | Tamla 54069 |
| Sep 15 | 94 | Johnny Cash | Bonanza! | 2:17 | Columbia 4-42512 |
| Sep 15 | 95 | Jerry Lee Lewis | Sweet Little Sixteen | 2:52 | Sun 379 |
| Sep 22 | 6 | Johnny Mathis | Gina | 2:45 | Columbia 4-42582 |
| Sep 22 | 25 | Brian Hyland with Bob Moore’s Orch. & Chorus | Warmed Over Kisses (Left Over Love) | 2:20 | ABC-Paramount 45-10359 |
| Sep 22 | 30 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | King Of The Whole Wide World | 2:06 | RCA Victor EPA-4371 |
| Sep 22 | 33 | Roy Orbison with Bob Moore’s Orch. & Chorus | Workin’ For The Man | 2:25 | Monument 45-467 |
| Sep 22 | 45 | Pat Boone | Ten Lonely Guys | 3:35 | Dot 45-16391 |
| Sep 22 | 53 | Brenda Lee | Save All Your Lovin’ For Me | 1:57 | Decca 31424 |
| Sep 22 | 54 | Isley Brothers, The | Twistin’ With Linda | 2:35 | Wand 127 |
| Sep 22 | 63 | Barbara Lynn | Second Fiddle Girl | 1:57 | Jamie 1233 |
| Sep 22 | 64 | Buddy Greco | Mr. Lonely | 2:23 | Epic 5-9536 |
| Sep 22 | 65 | Sandy Nelson | And Then There Were Drums | 2:30 | Imperial 5870 |
| Sep 22 | 74 | Linda Scott with the Hutch Davie Orch. | I Left My Heart In The Balcony | 2:30 | Congress 106 |
| Sep 22 | 82 | Jackie Wilson | Forever And A Day | 2:56 | Brunswick 55233 |
| Sep 22 | 85 | Anthony Newley | What Kind Of Fool Am I | 2:30 | London 9546 |
| Sep 22 | 99 | Bobby Vee and the Crickets | Someday (When I’m Gone From You) | 2:10 | Liberty 55479 |
| Sep 29 | 3 | Brenda Lee | All Alone Am I | 2:40 | Decca 31424 |
| Sep 29 | 12 | Sam Cooke | Nothing Can Change This Love | 2:33 | RCA Victor 47-8088 |
| Sep 29 | 15 | Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd | Desafinado | 2:00 | Verve 10260 |
| Sep 29 | 17 | Sue Thompson | James (Hold The Ladder Steady) | 2:13 | Hickory 45-1183 |
| Sep 29 | 32 | Bobby Darin | If A Man Answers | 2:20 | Capitol 4837 |
| Sep 29 | 42 | Bobby Darin | Baby Face | 2:06 | Atco 45-6236 |
| Sep 29 | 68 | Hank Snow | I’ve Been Everywhere | 2:32 | RCA Victor 47-8072 |
| Sep 29 | 82 | James Brown & The Famous Flames | Mashed Potatoes U.S.A. | 2:49 | King 45-5672 |
| Sep 29 | 100 | Aretha Franklin | Try A Little Tenderness | 3:12 | Columbia 4-42520 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS October 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | 22 | Les Cooper and the Soul Rockers | Wiggle Wobble | 2:04 | Everlast 5019 |
| Oct 6 | 5 | Neil Sedaka | Next Door To An Angel | 2:19 | RCA Victor 47-8086 |
| Oct 6 | 12 | Duane Eddy and the Rebelettes | (Dance With The) Guitar Man | 2:39 | RCA Victor 47-8087 |
| Oct 6 | 21 | Richard Chamberlain | Love Me Tender | 2:25 | MGM 13097 |
| Oct 6 | 24 | Connie Francis | I Was Such A Fool (To Fall In Love With You) | 2:45 | MGM 13096 |
| Oct 6 | 25 | Roy Orbison with Bob Moore’s Orch. & Chorus | Leah | 2:37 | Monument 45-467 |
| Oct 6 | 35 | Tommy Roe | Susie Darlin’ | 2:17 | ABC-Paramount 45-10362 |
| Oct 6 | 35 | Sherrys, The | Pop Pop Pop – Pie | 2:06 | Guyden 2068 |
| Oct 6 | 52 | Dee Clark | I’m Going Back To School | 2:26 | Vee-Jay 462 |
| Oct 6 | 53 | Claude King | The Burning Of Atlanta | 2:31 | Columbia 4-42581 |
| Oct 6 | 57 | Connie Francis | He Thinks I Still Care | 3:17 | MGM 13096 |
| Oct 6 | 79 | Fats Domino | Did You Ever See A Dream Walking | 1:44 | Imperial 5875 |
| Oct 6 | 89 | Robert Goulet | What Kind Of Fool Am I | 2:33 | Columbia 4-42519 |
| Oct 6 | 94 | Joanie Sommers | When The Boys Get Together | 2:13 | Warner Bros. 5308 |
| Oct 13 | 4 | Orlons, The | Don’t Hang Up | 2:16 | Cameo 231 |
| Oct 13 | 10 | Bobby Rydell | The Cha-Cha-Cha | 2:29 | Cameo 228 |
| Oct 13 | 20 | Jimmy McGriff | I’ve Got A Woman Part 1 | 2:26 | Sue 770 |
| Oct 13 | 32 | Stan Kenton | Mama Sang A Song | 3:02 | Capitol 4847 |
| Oct 13 | 36 | Fleetwoods, The | Lovers By Night, Strangers By Day | 2:15 | Dolton 62 |
| Oct 13 | 41 | Carla Thomas | I’ll Bring It Home To You | 3:03 | Atlantic 45-2163 |
| Oct 13 | 63 | Jerry Butler | You Can Run (But You Can’t Hide) | 2:37 | Vee-Jay 463 |
| Oct 13 | 67 | Dave “Baby” Cortez | Happy Weekend | 2:35 | Chess 1834 |
| Oct 13 | 71 | Etta James | Next Door To The Blues | 2:44 | Argo 5424 |
| Oct 13 | 73 | Patsy Cline | Heartaches | 2:08 | Decca 31429 |
| Oct 13 | 76 | Everly Brothers, The | I’m Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail | 2:47 | Cadence 1429 |
| Oct 13 | 76 | Beach Boys, The | 409 | 1:58 | Capitol 4777 |
| Oct 13 | 80 | Tommy Boyce | I’ll Remember Carol | 2:15 | RCA Victor 47-8074 |
| Oct 13 | 87 | Etta James | Fools Rush In | 1:56 | Argo 5424 |
| Oct 13 | 90 | Ketty Lester | You Can’t Lie To A Liar | 1:51 | Era 3088 |
| Oct 13 | 91 | Ray Stevens with The Merry Melody Singers | Further More | 2:19 | Mercury 72039 |
| Oct 13 | 95 | Jim Reeves | I’m Gonna Change Everything | 1:58 | RCA Victor 47-8080 |
| Oct 13 | 97 | James Darren | Hail To The Conquering Hero | 2:17 | Colpix 655 |
| Oct 13 | 99 | Jerry Reed and the Hully Girlies | Hully Gully Guitar | 2:09 | Columbia 4-42533 |
| Oct 20 | 1 | 4 Seasons, The | Big Girls Don’t Cry | 2:25 | Vee-Jay 465 |
| Oct 20 | 2 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | Return To Sender | 2:05 | RCA Victor 47-8100 |
| Oct 20 | 3 | Marcie Blane | Bobby’s Girl | 2:15 | Seville 45-120 |
| Oct 20 | 5 | Dee Dee Sharp | Ride | 2:24 | Cameo 230 |
| Oct 20 | 13 | Duprees, The | My Own True Love | 2:27 | Coed 571 |
| Oct 20 | 28 | Trade Martin | That Stranger Used To Be My Girl | 2:44 | Coed 570 |
| Oct 20 | 38 | Walter Brennan | Mama Sang A Song | 2:52 | Liberty 55508 |
| Oct 20 | 46 | Marvin Gaye, The Vandellas | Stubborn Kind Of Fellow | 2:53 | Tamla 54068 |
| Oct 20 | 48 | Everly Brothers, The | Don’t Ask Me To Be Friends | 2:27 | Warner Bros. 5297 |
| Oct 20 | 60 | Tams, The | Untie Me | 2:26 | Arlen 7-11 |
| Oct 20 | 76 | David Thorne | The Alley Cat Song | 2:27 | Riverside 4530 |
| Oct 20 | 85 | Bob & Earl | Don’t Ever Leave Me | 2:46 | Tempe 102 |
| Oct 20 | 97 | Champs, The | Limbo Dance | 2:03 | Challenge 9162 |
| Oct 27 | 6 | Tijuana Brass, The Featuring Herb Alpert | The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro) | 2:15 | A&M 703 |
| Oct 27 | 8 | Esther Phillips “Little Esther” | Release Me | 3:14 | Lenox 5555 |
| Oct 27 | 24 | Johnny Tillotson | I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) | 2:21 | Cadence 1432 |
| Oct 27 | 68 | Arthur Alexander | Anna (Go To Him) | 2:48 | Dot 45-16387 |
| Oct 27 | 70 | Sam Cooke | Somebody Have Mercy | 2:27 | RCA Victor 47-8088 |
| Oct 27 | 89 | Bill Anderson | Mama Sang A Song | 3:27 | Decca 31404 |
| Oct 27 | 91 | Don and Juan | Magic Wand | 2:12 | Big Top 45-3121 |
| Oct 27 | 92 | Kay Starr | Four Walls | 3:05 | Capitol 4835 |
| Oct 27 | 92 | Bobby Curtola | Aladdin | 2:05 | Del-Fi 4185 |
| Oct 27 | 97 | Kingston Trio, The | One More Town | 2:58 | Capitol 4842 |
| Oct 27 | 99 | Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires | Where Do You Come From | 2:05 | RCA Victor 47-8100 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS November 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | 5 | Drifters, The | Up On The Roof | 2:34 | Atlantic 45-2162 |
| Nov 3 | 1 | Tornadoes, The | Telstar | 3:14 | London 9561 |
| Nov 3 | 12 | Little Eva | Keep Your Hands Off My Baby | 2:29 | Dimension 1003 |
| Nov 3 | 12 | Johnny Crawford | Rumors | 2:14 | Del-Fi 4188 |
| Nov 3 | 19 | Routers, The | Let’s Go (Pony) | 2:15 | Warner Bros. 5283 |
| Nov 3 | 19 | Paul Anka | Eso Beso (That Kiss!) | 2:14 | RCA Victor 47-8097 |
| Nov 3 | 36 | Mel Torme | Comin’ Home Baby | 2:41 | Atlantic 45-2165 |
| Nov 3 | 39 | Burl Ives | Mary Ann Regrets | 3:30 | Decca 31433 |
| Nov 3 | 61 | Joey Dee | I Lost My Baby | 2:13 | Roulette 4456 |
| Nov 3 | 87 | Dean Christie | Heart Breaker | 2:17 | Select 715 |
| Nov 3 | 95 | Springfields, The | Dear Hearts And Gentle People | 2:57 | Philips 40072 |
| Nov 3 | 100 | Radiants, The | Father Knows Best | 2:27 | Chess 1832 |
| Nov 10 | 1 | Steve Lawrence | Go Away Little Girl | 2:07 | Columbia 4-42601 |
| Nov 10 | 10 | Dion | Love Came To Me | 2:35 | Laurie 3145 |
| Nov 10 | 13 | Nat King Cole | Dear Lonely Hearts | 3:06 | Capitol 4870 |
| Nov 10 | 17 | Cookies, The | Chains | 2:29 | Dimension 1002 |
| Nov 10 | 27 | Mark Valentino | The Push And Kick | 2:26 | Swan 4121 |
| Nov 10 | 31 | Gene McDaniels with The Johnny Mann Singers | Spanish Lace | 2:24 | Liberty 55510 |
| Nov 10 | 51 | Gabriel and the Angels | That’s Life (That’s Tough) | 2:31 | Swan 4118 |
| Nov 10 | 67 | Freddy Cannon | If You Were A Rock And Roll Record | 1:53 | Swan 4122 |
| Nov 17 | 6 | Paul Petersen | My Dad | 2:25 | Colpix 663 |
| Nov 17 | 8 | Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans | Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah | 2:46 | Philles 107 |
| Nov 17 | 24 | Jerry Wallace | Shutters And Boards | 2:49 | Challenge 9171 |
| Nov 17 | 7 | Ray Charles with Raelets & Margie Hendrix | You Are My Sunshine | 2:58 | ABC-Paramount 10375 |
| Nov 17 | 18 | Marty Robbins | Ruby Ann | 1:58 | Columbia 4-42614 |
| Nov 17 | 29 | Ray Charles | Your Cheating Heart | 3:30 | ABC-Paramount 45-10375 |
| Nov 17 | 53 | Belmonts, The | Diddle De Dum (What Happens When Your Love Has Gone) | 2:40 | Sabina 507 |
| Nov 17 | 62 | George Maharis | Baby Has Gone Bye Bye | 2:53 | Epic 45-9555 |
| Nov 17 | 63 | Majors, The | A Little Bit Now (A Little Bit Later) | 2:17 | Imperial 5879 |
| Nov 17 | 88 | Chuck Jackson | Getting Ready For The Heartbreak | 2:20 | Wand 128 |
| Nov 17 | 96 | Dave “Baby” Cortez | Fiesta | 2:18 | Emit 301 |
| Nov 17 | 96 | Dinah Washington | Cold, Cold Heart | 3:00 | Mercury 72040 |
| Nov 24 | 3 | Brook Benton | Hotel Happiness | 2:40 | Mercury 72055 |
| Nov 24 | 51 | Excellents, The | Coney Island Baby | 2:10 | Blast 205 |
| Nov 24 | 69 | Brian Hyland | I May Not Live To See Tomorrow | 2:42 | ABC-Paramount 45-10374 |
| Nov 24 | 49 | Gene Chandler | You Threw A Lucky Punch | 2:30 | Vee-Jay 468 |
| Nov 24 | 62 | Jimmie Rodgers | Rainbow At Midnight | 2:33 | Dot 16407 |
| Nov 24 | 62 | Ben Colder | Don’t Go Near The Eskimos | 3:21 | MGM 13104 |
| Nov 24 | 82 | Dovells, The | The Jitterbug | 2:15 | Parkway 855 |
| Nov 24 | 83 | Majors, The | She’s A Troublemaker | 2:35 | Imperial 5879 |
| Nov 24 | 94 | Joe Henderson | The Searching Is Over | 2:14 | Todd 45-1079 |
| Nov 24 | 98 | Dinah Washington | You’re A Sweetheart | 2:25 | Roulette 4455 |
| Nov 24 | 99 | Ann Cole | Don’t Stop The Wedding | 2:09 | Roulette 4452 |
HOT 100 DEBUTS December 1962
| Debut | Peak | Artist | Title | Time | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4 | Exciters, The | Tell Him | 2:27 | United Artists 544 |
| Dec 1 | 7 | Mary Wells | Two Lovers | 2:45 | Motown 1035 |
| Dec 1 | 19 | Shirelles, The | Everybody Loves A Lover | 2:38 | Scepter 1243 |
| Dec 1 | 34 | LaVern Baker | See See Rider | 2:32 | Atlantic 45-2167 |
| Dec 1 | 38 | Bobby Vinton | Let’s Kiss And Make Up | 2:25 | Epic 5-9561 |
| Dec 1 | 44 | Timi Yuro | The Love Of A Boy | 2:25 | Liberty 55519 |
| Dec 1 | 49 | Marvelettes, The | Strange I Know | 2:36 | Tamla 54072 |
| Dec 1 | 49 | Beach Boys, The | Ten Little Indians | 1:25 | Capitol 4880 |
| Dec 1 | 76 | Emotions, The | Echo | 2:22 | Kapp 490 |
| Dec 1 | 91 | Dean Martin | From The Bottom Of My Heart (Dammi, Dammi, Dammi) | 2:35 | Reprise 20116 |
| Dec 1 | 64 | Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. | Me And My Shadow | 3:04 | Reprise 20128 |
| Dec 1 | 65 | John D. Loudermilk | Road Hog | 2:18 | RCA Victor 47-8101 |
| Dec 1 | 73 | Jimmy Dean | Gonna Raise A Ruckus Tonight | 2:48 | Columbia 4-42600 |
| Dec 1 | 89 | Johnny Tillotson | I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry | 2:48 | Cadence 1432 |
| Dec 1 | 92 | Mr. Acker Bilk with The Leon Young String Chorale | Limelight | 3:02 | Atco 45-6238 |
| Dec 1 | 93 | New Christy Minstrels, The | This Land Is Your Land | 2:12 | Columbia 4-42592 |
| Dec 1 | 97 | Ketty Lester | This Land Is Your Land | 2:27 | Era 3094 |
| Dec 8 | 3 | Bobby Vee with The Johnny Mann Singers | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes | 2:34 | Liberty 55521 |
| Dec 8 | 5 | Lou Monte | Pepino The Italian Mouse | 2:39 | Reprise 20106 |
| Dec 8 | 8 | Miracles, The | You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me | 2:56 | Tamla 54073 |
| Dec 8 | 14 | Dickey Lee | I Saw Linda Yesterday | 2:06 | Smash 1791 |
| Dec 8 | 21 | Dionne Warwick | Don’t Make Me Over | 2:51 | Scepter 1239 |
| Dec 8 | 22 | Vince Guaraldi Trio | Cast Your Fate To The Wind | 3:05 | Fantasy 563 |
| Dec 8 | 33 | Bobby Vinton | Trouble Is My Middle Name | 2:27 | Epic 5-9561 |
| Dec 8 | 43 | Chris Montez | Some Kinda Fun | 2:15 | Monogram 507 |
| Dec 8 | 44 | Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys | The Ballad Of Jed Clampett | 2:00 | Columbia 4-42606 |
| Dec 8 | 57 | Lonnie Russ | My Wife Can’t Cook | 2:33 | 4J 501 |
| Dec 8 | 90 | Supremes, The | Let Me Go The Right Way | 2:30 | Motown 1034 |
| Dec 8 | 28 | Harry Simeone Chorale, The | The Little Drummer Boy | 3:03 | 20th Fox 121-5 |
| Dec 8 | 30 | Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers | Monster’s Holiday | 3:06 | Garpax 45-44171 |
| Dec 8 | 40 | David Seville and the Chipmunks | The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) | 2:17 | Liberty 55250 |
| Dec 8 | 56 | Bobby Helms | Jingle Bell Rock | 2:12 | Decca 9-30513 |
| Dec 8 | 78 | Pat Thomas | Desafinado (Slightly Out Of Tune) | 2:38 | MGM 13102 |
| Dec 8 | 86 | Andy Williams | Twilight Time | 2:36 | Cadence 1433 |
| Dec 8 | 89 | Brook Benton with The Merry Melody Singers | Still Waters Run Deep | 2:36 | Mercury 72055 |
| Dec 8 | 93 | James Brown and the Famous Flames | Three Hearts In A Tangle | 2:49 | King 45-5701 |
| Dec 8 | 98 | Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra | Zero-Zero | 2:01 | Dot 45-16420 |
| Dec 8 | 100 | Pete Antell | Night Time | 2:13 | Cameo 234 |
| Dec 15 | 6 | Rick Nelson | It’s Up To You | 2:40 | Imperial 5901 |
| Dec 15 | 12 | Gene Pitney | Half Heaven – Half Heartache | 2:45 | Musicor 1026 |
| Dec 15 | 18 | Connie Francis | I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter | 2:25 | MGM 13116 |
| Dec 15 | 24 | Earls, The | Remember Then | 2:06 | Old Town 1130 |
| Dec 15 | 65 | Barbara Lynn | You’re Gonna Need Me | 2:35 | Jamie 1240 |
| Dec 15 | 86 | Aretha Franklin | Trouble In Mind | 2:10 | Columbia 4-42625 |
| Dec 15 | 93 | Peter, Paul and Mary | Big Boat | 2:40 | Warner Bros. 5325 |
| Dec 15 | 23 | 4 Seasons, The | Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | 1:45 | Vee-Jay 478 |
| Dec 15 | 38 | Bing Crosby | White Christmas | 3:01 | Decca 23778 |
| Dec 15 | 45 | Ray Stevens with The Merry Melody Singers | Santa Claus Is Watching You | 2:17 | Mercury 72058 |
| Dec 15 | 59 | Brenda Lee | Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree | 2:07 | Decca 30776 |
| Dec 15 | 65 | Nat “King” Cole | The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) | 3:12 | Capitol 3561 |
| Dec 15 | 77 | David Seville and the Chipmunks | Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer | 2:32 | Liberty 55289 |
| Dec 15 | 90 | Bobby Darin | I Found A New Baby | 2:10 | Atco 45-6244 |
| Dec 15 | 92 | Bobby Rydell & Chubby Checker | Jingle Bell Rock | 2:29 | Cameo 205 |
| Dec 15 | 96 | Ray Anthony | Let Me Entertain You | 2:05 | Capitol 4876 |
| Dec 15 | 100 | Jerry Butler | Theme From Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star) | 2:35 | Vee-Jay 475 |
| Dec 22 | 4 | Johnny Thunder | Loop De Loop | 2:20 | Diamond 129 |
| Dec 22 | 12 | Del Shannon | Little Town Flirt | 2:45 | Big Top 45-3131 |
| Dec 22 | 18 | Kitty Kallen | My Coloring Book | 3:16 | RCA Victor 47-8124 |
| Dec 22 | 43 | Contours, The | Shake Sherry | 2:39 | Gordy 7012 |
| Dec 22 | 44 | Frank Ifield | Lovesick Blues | 2:17 | Vee-Jay 477 |
| Dec 22 | 70 | Bobby Goldsboro | Molly | 2:49 | Laurie 3148 |
| Dec 22 | 82 | Booker T. & The M.G.s | Jelly Bread | 2:25 | Stax 131 |
| Dec 22 | 83 | Rick Nelson | I Need You | 2:25 | Imperial 5901 |
| Dec 22 | 87 | David Seville and the Chipmunks | Alvin’s Harmonica | 2:39 | Liberty 55250 |
| Dec 22 | 88 | Drifters, The | White Christmas | 2:35 | Atlantic 45-1048 |
| Dec 22 | 94 | Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jnr. | Sam’s Song | 2:34 | Reprise 20128 |
| Dec 22 | 97 | Dells, The | The (Bossa Nova) Bird | 2:40 | Argo 5428 |
| Dec 22 | 98 | Eddy Arnold | Does He Mean That Much To You | 2:20 | RCA Victor 47-8102 |
| Dec 29 | 1 | Paul and Paula | Hey Paula | 2:25 | Philips 40084 |
| Dec 29 | 6 | Ned Miller | From A Jack To A King | 2:12 | Fabor 114 |
| Dec 29 | 8 | Rebels, The | Wild Weekend | 2:15 | Swan 4125 |
| Dec 29 | 11 | Crystals, The (Blossoms) | He’s Sure The Boy I Love | 2:42 | Philles 109 |
| Dec 29 | 14 | Joe Harnell and his Orchestra | Fly Me To The Moon – Bossa Nova | 2:28 | Kapp 497 |
| Dec 29 | 20 | Sandy Stewart | My Coloring Book | 3:21 | Colpix 669 |
| Dec 29 | 25 | Pastel Six, The | Cinnamon Cinder (It’s A Very Nice Dance) | 2:05 | Zen 102 |
| Dec 29 | 42 | Marion Worth | Shake Me I Rattle (Squeeze Me I Cry) | 2:57 | Columbia 4-42640 |
| Dec 29 | 49 | Floyd Cramer | Java | 2:00 | RCA Victor 47-8116 |
| Dec 29 | 68 | Mike Clifford | What To Do With Laurie | 2:33 | United Artists 557 |
| Dec 29 | 75 | Don Covay | The Popeye Waddle | 2:26 | Cameo 239 |
| Dec 29 | 84 | Toy Dolls, The | Little Tin Soldier | 2:11 | Era 3093 |
| Dec 29 | 91 | Ventures, The | The 2,000 Pound Bee (Part 2) | 1:58 | Dolton 67 |
| Dec 29 | 95 | Cleftones, The | Lover Come Back To Me | 2:05 | Gee 1079 |
| Dec 29 | 99 | Mahalia Jackson | Silent Night, Holy Night | 3:00 | Apollo 750-45 |