I’ve been up since 3 AM. Not unusual, really. This morning though I found myself in a mood for reflection and spent the time recalling this life that began on Easter Sunday in 1962.
Turns out that I am a harsh judge, most especially of myself. In the end I suppose it will be left for those who survive me in this Life to decide for themselves if I was a good man. I hope I pass their test.
You know, speaking of 1962, it wasn’t a bad year as far as music goes. Since I won’t bore you with the details of my thoughts I will leave you with the list of America’s top 100 from that year. I’ve heard all of them and remember most of them kindly. Especially #’s 53 & 61…
Top 100 Hits of 1962/Top 100 Songs of 1962
1. Roses Are Red, Bobby Vinton
2. I Can’t Stop Loving You, Ray Charles
3. The Twist, Chubby Checker
4. Stranger On The Shore, Mr. Acker Bilk
5. The Stripper, David Rose
6. Johnny Angel, Shelley Fabares
7. The Loco-Motion, Little Eva
8. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Neil Sedaka
9. Mashed Potato Time, Dee Dee Sharp
10. Soldier Boy, Shirelles
11. Hey! Baby, Bruce Channel
12. The Wanderer, Dion
13. Duke Of Earl, Gene Chandler
14. Good Luck Charm, Elvis Presley
15. Let Me In, Sensations
16. Wolverton Mountain, Claude King
17. Slow Twistin’, Chubby Checker
18. It Keeps Right On A-hurtin’, Johnny Tillotson
19. The One Who Really Loves You, Mary Wells
20. Palisades Park, Freddy Cannon
21. Midnight In Moscow, Kenny Ball
22. Sheila, Tommy Roe
23. Twistin’ The Night Away, Sam Cooke
24. Wah-Watusi, Orlons
25. Peppermint Twist, Joey Dee and The Starlighters
26. Break It To Me Gently, Brenda Lee
27. Playboy, Marvelettes
28. Ramblin’ Rose, Nat King Cole
29. Sealed With A Kiss, Brian Hyland
30. She Cried, Jay and The Americans
31. Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You, Connie Francis
32. Dear Lady Twist, Gary US Bonds
33. Norman, Sue Thompson
34. Love Letters, Ketty Lester
35. Party Lights, Claudine Clark
36. Cotton Fields, Highwaymen
37. Alley Cat, Bent Fabric
38. Twist And Shout, The Isley Brothers
39. Theme From Dr. Kildare, Richard Chamberlain
40. Tuff, Ace Cannon
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