Top 100 songs for February 17, 1962
This weekly snapshot follows the songs and artists competing across the Billboard Hot 100. Open any entry for its full chart history, or explore 1962 and the 1960s.
This week’s No. 1 is “Duke Of Earl” by Gene Chandler. Meanwhile, “What's Your Name” by Don & Juan rises from No. 72 to No. 47. 14 songs are listed in their first chart week.
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This week’s chart highlights
Biggest climbers
- What's Your Name — Don & Juanup 25 places, No. 72 → No. 47
- Drums Are My Beat — Sandy Nelsonup 22 places, No. 77 → No. 55
- Don't Break The Heart That Loves You — Connie Francisup 20 places, No. 66 → No. 46
New to this week’s Top 10
New to this week’s Top 40
- Midnight In Moscow — Kenny Ball and his JazzmenNo. 29
- Her Royal Majesty — James DarrenNo. 31
- Surfer's Stomp — The MarkettsNo. 32
- Percolator (Twist) — Billy Joe & The CheckmatesNo. 33
- My Boomerang Won't Come Back — Charlie DrakeNo. 37
- Twistin' The Night Away — Sam CookeNo. 38
- What's So Good About Good-by — The MiraclesNo. 40
First-week entries
- Hey, Let's Twist — Joey Dee & the StarlitersNo. 64
- Come Back Silly Girl — The LettermenNo. 73
- Our Anniversary — Shep And The LimelitesNo. 74
- Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) — Roy OrbisonNo. 77
- Walk On The Wild Side — Brook BentonNo. 81
- (I've Got) Bonnie — Bobby RydellNo. 83
- Cry Baby Cry — The AngelsNo. 88
- Pop-Eye — Huey SmithNo. 89
- Lose Her — Bobby RydellNo. 90
- Surfin — The Beach BoysNo. 93
- It's Magic — The PlattersNo. 94
- Joey Baby — Anita & Th' So-And-So'sNo. 98
- Grow Closer Together — The ImpressionsNo. 99
- Soul Twist — King Curtis And The Noble KnightsNo. 100
First-week entries have one recorded chart week. Climbs and Top 10/Top 40 arrivals use recorded previous positions for consecutive chart weeks; returning songs without a previous position are not classified as debuts.