The first round survey for your favorites of 1960 is traditionally known for it’s tight races, and this year is no exception. Out of the 65 songs receiving support, 20 songs were within a percent of th Top Five.  Dion and Kathy Young and the Innocents returned to the top positions, both for a second year.

Here are your Top Five songs of 1960 in alphabetical order by artist:

“New Orleans” by Gary U.S. Bonds

“The Twist” by Chubby Checker

“Lonely Teenager” by Dion

“Poetry in Motion” by Johnny Tillotson

“A Thousand Stars” by Kathy Young and the Innocents

This was the final first-round Great 88 survey for 2019.   Check out the full schedule here, and get updates on Twitter.  The Final Round surveys will be online later this week.

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