The next song to hit the top of the charts in 1962 was a very romantic song. Roses are Red (My Love) by Bobby Vinton was originally recorded as an R&B song but he was allowed to record it again with a new arrangement including strings. It was Bobby’s first hit song. The song hit …
The next song to hit the top of the charts in 1962 was “Soldier Boy” by The Shirelles. They formed for a talent show at Passaic High School in 1957. They became one of the popular girl groups from the early 60s. In fact. they had 7 songs that made the Top 20. They were …
The next song to hit the top of the charts in 1962 is “Mashed Potato Time” by Dee Dee Sharp. She had already had a hit song in 1962. That was “Slow Twistin’” with Chubby Checker. Both ’62 and ’63 were big years for Dee Dee. After that her music career mostly disappeared even though …
The eighth song to hit the top of the charts in 1962 was “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley. It was the top song on the Cash Box chart for just the week of April 8-14, 1962. It was the top song on the Billboard chart for 2 weeks (Apr. 15-28, 1962). This song has …