Top 100 songs for January 5, 1963
This weekly snapshot follows the songs and artists competing across the Billboard Hot 100. Open any entry for its full chart history, or explore 1963 and the 1960s.
This week’s No. 1 is “Telstar” by The Tornadoes. Meanwhile, “Hey Paula” by Paul and Paula rises from No. 96 to No. 53. 14 songs are listed in their first chart week.
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This week’s chart highlights
Biggest climbers
- Hey Paula — Paul and Paulaup 43 places, No. 96 → No. 53
- Loop De Loop — Johnny Thunderup 26 places, No. 61 → No. 35
- You've Really Got A Hold On Me — The Miraclesup 23 places, No. 69 → No. 46
New to this week’s Top 10
- Pepino The Italian Mouse — Lou MonteNo. 7
- Tell Him — The ExcitersNo. 10
New to this week’s Top 40
- Half Heaven - Half Heartache — Gene PitneyNo. 29
- Don't Make Me Over — Dionne WarwickNo. 32
- Trouble Is My Middle Name — Bobby VintonNo. 34
- Loop De Loop — Johnny ThunderNo. 35
- See See Rider — LaVern BakerNo. 37
- I'm Gonna' Be Warm This Winter — Connie FrancisNo. 39
First-week entries
- Walk Right In — The Rooftop SingersNo. 71
- I'm A Woman — Peggy LeeNo. 75
- Call On Me — Bobby BlandNo. 79
- All About My Girl — Jimmy McGriffNo. 81
- Bossa Nova U.S.A. — The Dave Brubeck QuartetNo. 83
- Darkest Street In Town — Jimmy ClantonNo. 86
- Proud — Johnny CrawfordNo. 87
- Red Pepper I — Roosevelt Fountain And Pens Of RhythmNo. 88
- Al Di La — Connie FrancisNo. 90
- The Gypsy Cried — Lou ChristieNo. 91
- Every Day I Have To Cry — Steve AlaimoNo. 92
- I Will Live My Life For You — Tony BennettNo. 94
- Mama Didn't Lie — Jan BradleyNo. 98
- How Much Is That Doggie In The Window — Baby Jane & The RockabyesNo. 99
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.