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Top Of The Pops: The Best Of The Top 40 Singles By Year "Book Of Rock Lists, By Dave Marsh & Kevin Stein, 1981"
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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1955

1. Little Richard Tutti-Frutti
2. "Berry, Chuck" Maybellene
3. "Cadillacs, The" Speedo
4. "Turbans, The" When You Dance
5. "Cheers, The" Black Denim Trousers
6. "Lewis, Smiley" I Hear You Knocking
7. "Haley, Bill And His Comets" Rock around the Clock
8. "Platters, The" The Great Pretender
9. "El Dorados, The" At My Front Door
10. "Platters, The" Only You (And You Alone)
11. "Haley, Bill And His Comets" See You Later Alligator
12. "Ford, Tennessee Ernie" Sixteen Tons
13. "Bennett, Boyd And His Rockets" My Boy Flat-Top
14. "Mann, Gloria" Teen Age Prayer
15. "London, Julie" Cry Me a River
16. Bonnie Lou Daddy-O
17. "Haley, Bill And His Comets" Burn That Candle
18. "Hibbler, Al" He
19. "Ward, Joe" Nuttin for Christmas
20. "Basie, Count" April in Paris


Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1956

1. "Presley, Elvis" Heartbreak Hotel
2. "Berry, Chuck" Roll over Beethoven
3. "John, Little Willie" Fever
4. Little Richard Rip It Up
5. "Perkins, Carl" Blue Suede Shoes
6. "Domino, Fats" I'm in Love Again/My Blue Heaven
7. Mickey And Sylvia Love Is Strange
8. "Lymon, Frankie And The Teenagers" Why Do Fools Fall in Love
9. "Vincent, Gene And His Blue Caps" Be-Bop-A-Lula
10. Five Satins In the Still of the Nite
11. "Presley, Elvis" Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog
12. "Domino, Fats" Blue Monday
13. Little Richard Long Tall Sally/Slippin'and Slidin'
14. "Cadets, The" Stranded in the Jungle
15. Shirley And Lee Let the Good Times Roll
16. "Hunter, Ivory Joe" Since I Met You Baby
17. "Domino, Fats" Blueberry Hill
18. "Baker, Lavern" Jim Dandy
19. "Flamingos, The" I'll Be Home
20. "Platters, The" My Prayer
21. "Presley, Elvis" When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again
22. "Doggett, Bill" Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2)
23. "Domino, Fats" When My Dreamboat Comes Home
24. "Mcphatter, Clyde" Treasure of Love
25. "Presley, Elvis " "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"
26. "Platters, The" One in a Million
27. "Clovers, The" "Love, Love, Love"
28. "Lymon, Frankie And The Teenagers" I Want You to Be My Girl
29. "Presley, Elvis" My Baby Left Me
30. "Chordettes, The" Born to Be with You
31. "Teen Queens, The" Eddie My love
32. "Williams, Otis" Ivory Tower
33. "Cash, Johnny" I Walk the Line
34. Buchanan And Goodman The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 and 2)
35. "Moonglows, The" See Saw
36. "Mcphatter, Clyde" Seven Days
37. "Mitchell, Guy" Singing the Blues
38. "Five Keys, The" "Out of Sight, Out of Mind"
39. Nervous Norvus Transfusion
40. "James, Sonny" Young Love

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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1957

1. "Lewis, Jerry Lee" Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On
2. "Crickets, The" That'll Be the Day
3. Berry, Chuck" School Day
4. "Presley, Elvis" Jailhouse Rock
5. "Holly, Buddy" Peggy Sue
6. "Diamonds, The" Little Darlin'
7. "Lewis, Jerry Lee" Great Balls of Fire
8. "Cooke, Sam" You Send Me
9. Little Richard Keep a Knockin'
10. "Coasters, The" Searchin/Young Blood
11. "Dell-Vikings, The" Come Go with Me
12. "Willis, Chuck" C.C. Rider
13. "Crickets, The" Oh Boy!
14. Little Richard Lucille
15. "Diamonds, The" The Stroll
16. "Mcphatter, Clyde" Without Love (There Is Nothing)
17. "Domino, Fats" I'm Walkin'
18. "Presley, Elvis" All Shook Up
19. "Berry, Chuck" Rock and Roll Music
20. Little Richard "Jenny, Jenny"
21. "Everly Brothers, The" "Wake Up, Little Susie"
22. "Harris, Thurston" Little Bitty Pretty One
23. "Mello-Kings, The" "Tonite, Tonite"
24. "Hawkins, Dale" Susie-Q
25. "Everly Brothers, The" Bye Bye Love
26. "Presley, Elvis" Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear
27. "Knox, Buddy" Party Doll
28. Danny And the Juniors At the Hop
29. "Rays, The" Silhouettes
30. "Helms, Bobby" Jingle Bell Rock
31. "Nelson, Ricky" Stood Up
32. "Cochran, Eddie" Sittin' in the Balcony
33. "Williams, Larry" Bony Moronie
34. "Presley, Elvis" Too Much
35. "Andrews, Lee And The Hearts" Tear Drops
36. "Bobbettes, The" Mr. Lee
37. "Allison, Gene" You Can Make It if You Try
38. "Justis, Bill" Raunchy
39. "Williams, Larry" Short Fat Fannie
40. "Vincent, Gene And His Blue Caps" Lotta Lovin'

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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1958

1. "Berry, Chuck" Johnny B. Goode
2. "Elegants, The" Little Star
3. "Butler, Jerry And The Impressions" For Your Precious Love
4. "Holly, Buddy" Rave On
5. "Chantels, The" Maybe
6. Little Richard "Good Golly, Miss Molly"
7. "Coasters, The" Yakety Yak
8. "Wray, Link And His Ray Men" Rumble
9. "Wilson, Jackie" Lonely Teardrops
10. "Berry, Chuck" Carol
11. "Cochran, Eddie" Summertime Blues
12. "Monotones, The" The Book of Love
13. "Willis, Chuck" Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes
14. "Crickets, The" Maybe Baby
15. Danny And the Juniors Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
16. "Reynolds, Jody" Endless Sleep
17. "Berry, Chuck" Sweet Little Sixteen
18. "Twitty, Conway" It's Only Make Believe
19. "Valens, Ritchie" La Bamba
20. "Price, Lloyd" Stagger Lee
21. "Presley, Elvis" Wear My Ring around Your Neck
22. "Cochran, Eddie" C'mon Everybody
23. "Otis, Johnny" Willie and the Hand jive
24. Dion And The Belmonts I Wonder Why
25. "Lewis, Jerry Lee" High School Confidential
26. "Eddy, Duane" Rebel-Rouser
27. "Moonglows, The" Ten Commandments of Love
28. "John, Little Willie" "Talk to Me, Talk to Me"
29. "Day, Bobby" Rockin' Robin
30. Little Anthony And The Imperials Tears on My Pillow
31. "Domino, Fats" Whole Lotta Lovin'
32. "Coasters, The" Charlie Brown
33. "Smith, Huey Piano And The Clowns" Don't You Just Know It
34. "Mcphatter, Clyde" A Lover's Question
35. "Willis, Chuck" What Am I Living For
36. "Silhouettes, The" Get a job
37. Robert And Johnny We Belong Together
38. "Baker, Lavern" I Cried a Tear
39. "Freeman, Bobby" Do You Want to Daiice
40. "Everly Brothers, The" Bird Dog/Devoted to You

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1959

1. "Charles, Ray" What'd I Sav
2. "Drifters, The" There Goes My Baby
3. "Berry, Chuck" Back in the U.S.A
4. "Ford, Frankie" Sea Cruise
5. "Harrison, Wilbert" Kansas City
6. "Berry, Chuck" Almost Grown
7. Dion And The Belmonts A Teenager in Love
8. "Diddley, Bo" Say Man
9. "Wilson, Jackie" That's Why (I Love You So)
10. "Clovers, The" Love Potion No. 9
11. "Domino, Fats" I'm Ready
12. "Drifters, The" Dance with Me
13. "Mystics, The" Hushabye
14. "Fleetwoods, The" Come Softly to Me
15. Johnny And The Hurricanes Red River Rock
16. "Darin, Bobby" Dream Lover
17. "Hawkins, Ronnie" Mary Lou
18. "Skyliners, The" Since I Don't Have You
19. "Lee, Brenda" Sweet Nothin's
20. "Wray, Link And His Ray Men" Raw-Hide
21. "Flamingos, The" I Only Have Eyes for You
22. "Holly, Buddy" It Doesn't Matter Anymore
23. "Domino, Fats" I Want to Walk You Home/I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Some Day
24. "Fiestas, The" So Fine
25. "Cooke, Sam" Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha
26. Dion And The Belmonts Where or When
27. "Wailers, The" Tall Cool One
28. "Everly Brothers, The" ('Til) I Kissed You
29. "Fleetwoods, The" Mr. Blue
30. "Wilson, Jackie" Talk That Talk
31. Santo And Johnny Sleep Walk
32. "Johnson, Marv" You Got What It Takes
33. "Presley, Elvis" (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I
34. "Price, Lloyd" Personality
35. "Cooke, Sam" Only Sixteen
36. Little Anthony And The Imperials "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop"
37. "Drifters, The" "(If You Cry) True Love, True Love"
38. "Falcons, The" You're So Fine
39. "Phillips, Phil With The Twilights" Sea of Love
40. "Darin, Bobby" Mack the Knife

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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1960

1. "Williams, Maurice And The Zodiacs" Stay
2. "Orbison, Roy" Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel)
3. "Strong, Barrett" Money (That's What I Want)
4. "Shirelles, The" Will You Love Me Tomorrow
5. "Bonds, Gary U.S." New Orleans
6. "Drifters, The" This Magic Moment
7. "Butler, Jerry" He Will Break Your Heart
8. "Domino, Fats" Walking to New Orleans/Don't Come Knockin'
9. "Presley, Elvis" Are You Lonesome Tonight?
10. "Young, Kathy With The Innocents" A Thousand Stars
11. "Reed, Jimmy" Baby What You Want Me to Do
12. "Drifters, The" Save the Last Dance for Me
13. "Drifters, The" I Count the Tears
14. "Wilson, Jackie" Doggin' Around
15. "Miracles, The" Shop Around
16. "Charles, Ray" Georgia on My Mind
17. "Rich, Charlie" Lonely Weekends
18. "Brown, Buster" Fannie Mae
19. Ike And Tina Turner A Fool in Love
20. "Brown, James" Think
21. "Cooke, Sam" Wonderful World
22. "Dorman, Harold" Mountain of Love
23. Dion Lonely Teenager
24. "John, Little Willie" Sleep
25. "Marchan, Bobby" "There's Something on Your Mind, Part 2"
26. "Hill, Jessie" Ooh Poo Pah Do-Part II
27. "Checker, Chubby" The Twist
28. "Lee, Brenda" I'm Sorry
29. "Shirelles, The" Tonight's the Night
30. "Everly Brothers, The" Cathy's Clown
31. "Orbison, Roy" I'm Hurtin'
32. "Domino, Fats" My Girl Josephine
33. "Lee, Brenda" Rockin' around the Christmas Tree
34. "Ballard, Hank And The Midnighters" Finger Poppin' Time
35. "Scott, Jack" Burning Bridges
36. "Hollywood Argyles, The" Alley-Oop
37. "Cooke, Sam" Chain Gang
38. "Jones, Joe" You Talk Too Much
39. "Ventures, The" Walk-Don't Run
40. Rosie And The Originals Angel Baby

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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1961

1. "King, Ben E." Stand by Me
2. Dion The Wanderer
3. "Bonds, Gary U.S." Quarter to Three
4. "Orbison, Roy" Running Scared
5. "Shannon, Del" Runaway
6. "Charles, Ray" Hit the Road Jack
7. "King, Ben E." Spanish Harlem
8. "Impressions, The" Gypsy Woman
9. Ike And Tina Turner It's Gonna Work Out Fine
10. "Marvelettes, The" Please Mr. Postman
11. "Henry, Clarence (Frog Man)" But I Do
12. "Nelson, Ricky" Travelin' Man/Hello Mary Lou
13. "K-Doe, Ernie" Mother-in-Law
14. "Domino, Fats" Let the Four Winds Blow
15. "Jarmels, The" A Little Bit of Soap
16. "Bland, Bobby" Turn on Your Love Light
17. "Shirelles, The" Mama Said
18. "Cooke, Sam" Cupid
19. "Coasters, The" Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)
20. "Crystals, The" There's No Other (Like My Baby)
21. "Bonds, Gary U.S." School Is Out
22. "Dorsey, Lee" Ya Ya
23. Shep And The Limelites Daddy's Home
24. Dion Runaround Sue
25. "Kenner, Chris" "I Like It like That, Part 1"
26. Dick And Dee Dee The Mountain's High
27. "Jackson, Chuck" I Don't Want to Cry
28. "Mar-Keys, The" Last Night
29. "Thomas, Carla" Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)
30. "King, Freddy" Hide Away
31. "Presley, Elvis" Marie's the Name His Latest Flame/Little Sister
32. "Knight, Gladys And The Pips" Every Beat of My Heart
33. "Pitney, Gene" (I Wanna) Love My Life Away
34. "Dovells, The" Bristol Stomp
35. "Regents, The" Barbara-Ann
36. "Jive Five, The" My True Story
37. "Dee, Joey And The Starliters" Peppermint Twist-Part 1
38. "George, Barbara" I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
39. "Shirelles, The" Dedicated to the One I Love
40. "Checker, Chubby" Let's Twist Again

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Book Of Rock Lists - Singles Of The Year..

1962

1. Little Eva The Loco-Motion
2. "Drifters, The" Up on the Roof
3. "Isley Brothers, The" Twist and Shout
4. "Chandler, Gene" Duke of Earl
5. "Crystals, The" He's a Rebel
6. "Cooke, Sam" Having a Party
7. "Clark, Claudine" Party Lights
8. "Miracles, The" I'll Try Something New
9. "Contours., The" Do You Love Me
10. "Miracles, The" You Really Got a Hold on Me
11. "Four Seasons, The" Big Girls Don't Cry
12. Booker T. And The MG's Green Onions
13. "Crystals, The" He's Sure the Boy I Love
14. "Cooke, Sam" Twistin' the Night Away
15. Dion Lovers Who Wander
16. "Cooke, Sam" Bring It on Home to Me
17. "Wells, Mary" You Beat Me to the Punch
18. King Curtis Soul Twist
19. "Rebels, The" Wild Weekend
20. "Brown, James" Night Train
21. "Presley, Elvis" Return to Sender
22. "Shirelles, The" Soldier Boy
23. "Crystals, The" Uptown
24. "Miracles, The" What's So Good about Good-by
25. "Exciters, The" Tell Him
26. "Holland, Eddie" Jamie
27. "Lynn, Barbara" You'll Lose a Good Thing
28. "King, Carole" It Might as Well Rain until September
29. "Warwick, Dionne" Don't Make Me Over
30. "Bonds, Gary U.S." Seven Day Weekend
31. "Mayer, Nathaniel" Village of Love
32. "Pitney, Gene" Half Heaven-Half Heartache
33. "Gardner, Don And Dee Dee Ford" I Need Your Loving
34. "Marvelettes, The" Beechwood 4-5789
35. "Charles, Ray" I Can't Stop Loving You
36. "King, Ben E." Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
37. "Mcphatter, Clyde" Lover Please
38. Don And Juan What's Your Name?
39. "Jackson, Chuck" Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
40. "James, Etta" Something's Got a Hold on Me