Here’s the Grooveyard Top Ten for June 10, 1961 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on “The Grooveyard”:
#10
“Mother-in-Law” by Ernie K-Doe
#9
“The Boll Weevil Song” by Brook Benton
#8
“A Hundred Pounds of Clay” by Gene McDaniels
#7
“Running Scared” by Roy Orbison
#6
“Those Oldies But Goodies” by Little Caesar and the Romans
#5
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
#4
“Heart and Soul” by The Cleftones
#3
“Quarter to Three” by Gary (US) Bonds
#2
“Barbara Ann” by The Regents
#1
“Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson
Just one week remains to vote in our fourth “Summer Song Survey”. You can pick 10 songs of the season, or favorites you remember from a barbeque, pool party, trip to the beach or other summer memories. Choose your favorites and find more details here.
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