What was Number 1 in…1961?

1. Johnny Tillotson - "Poetry in Motion"

Stayed at number 1 for 3 weeks

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2. Elvis Presley - "Are You Lonesome Tonight"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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3. Everly Brothers - "Walk Right Back"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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4. Elvis Presley - "Wooden Heart"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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5. The Allisons - Are You Sure?

Number 1 for 2 weeks

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6. The Temperance Seven - "You're Driving Me Crazy"

Number 1 for 1 week

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7. Marcels - "Blue Moon"

Number 1 for 2 weeks

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8. Del Shannon - "Runaway"

Number 1 for 2 weeks

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9. Elvis Presley - "Surrender"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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10. Everly Brothers - "Temptation"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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11. Eden Kane - "Well I Ask You"

Number 1 for 1 week

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12. Helen Shapiro - "You Don't Know"

Number 1 for 2 weeks

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13. John Leyton - "Johnny Remember Me"

Number 1 for 5 weeks

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14. The Shadows - "Kon-Tiki"

Number 1 for 1 week

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15. The Highwaymen - "Michael Row the Boat Ashore"

Number 1 for 1 week

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16. Helen Shapiro - "Walkin' Back to Happiness"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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17. Elvis Presley - "His Latest Flame"

Number 1 for 3 weeks

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18. Bobby Vee - "Take Good Care of my Baby"

Number 1 for 1 week

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19. Frankie Vaughan - "Tower of Strength"

Number 1 for 4 weeks

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20. Acker Bilk - "Stranger on the Shore"

Number 1 for 2 weeks

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