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Various Artists

1961 British Hit Parade Part 2 [ CD / Album ]

1961 British Hit Parade Part 2

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  • Released Date: 04 Jan 2012

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the 1961 British Hit Parade - Vol. 10-2, a delightful blast from the past that will transport you to a time when music was groovy and the Beatles were just starting out. This compilation album features a diverse range of artists from the swinging sixties, all of whom were dominating the charts in Britain.

From the infectious pop melodies of The Shadows to the soulful crooning of Helen Shapiro, this album has something for everyone. The production may be a bit dated, but that only adds to its charm and authenticity. It's like taking a time machine back to a simpler, more innocent era.

Standout tracks include the catchy "Runaway" by Del Shannon and the haunting "Calcutta" by Lawrence Welk. These songs will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time.

While some tracks may feel a bit cheesy by today's standards, there's no denying the talent and creativity on display here. This album is a treasure trove of nostalgia and a must-have for any music lover looking to explore the sounds of the past.

So, put on your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and let the music of 1961 whisk you away to a bygone era of pop perfection. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Coronation Street
2. But I Do
3. What'd I Say
4. Billy Boy
5. Mr. Guitar
6. The Great Snowman
7. Love Or Money
8. Halfway to Paradise
9. Frightened City
10. You'll Never Know
11. Have a Drink On Me
12. I Still Love You All
13. Mother-in-law
14. Lullaby of the Leaves
15. That Lucky Old Sun
16. Gunslinger
17. I've Told Every Little Star
18. Little Devil
19. Why Not Now
20. How Can This Be Love
21. Half of My Heart
22. Words
23. Spurs Song
24. Surrender
25. Running Scared
26. We Will Never Be As Young As This Again
27. Pablo
28. Well I Ask You


Disc: 2
1. Hello Mary Lou
2. Travellin' Man
3. Transistor Radio
4. The Battle's O'er
5. Bells of Avignon
6. Exclusively Yours
7. Take Good Care of Her
8. Motorcycle Michael
9. Ambush
10. Summertime
11. Love Or Money
12. Climb Ev'ry Mountain
13. Temptation
14. Pasadena
15. Pop Goes the Weasel
16. Bee Bom
17. Breakin' in a Brand New Broken Heart
18. Weekend
19. Once in Every Lifetime
20. The Magnificent Seven
21. A Girl Like You
22. Marcheta
23. Ring of Fire
24. I'll Step Down
25. Stand By Me
26. Don't Jump Off the Roof, Dad
27. You Don't Know


Disc: 3
1. Time
2. She She Little Sheila
3. Baby I Don't Care
4. Valley of Tears
5. Moody River
6. Nature Boy
7. Old Smokey
8. High Voltage
9. The Miracle of You
10. I'm Shy, Mary Ellen, I'm Shy
11. Romeo
12. You Always Hurt the One You Love
13. That's My Home
14. Boll Weevil Song
15. Quarter to Three
16. Don't You Know It
17. Dum Dum
18. San Antonio Rose
19. Reach for the Stars
20. Climb Ev'ry Mountain
21. Cupid
22. Quite a Party
23. Hide and Seek
24. In the Hall of the Mountain King
25. It Keeps Rainin'
26. Wheels Cha Cha
27. Johnny Remember Me


Disc: 4
1. How Many Tears
2. What Kind of Fool Am I?
3. Baby Sittin'
4. Girls
5. Tansy
6. Writing On the Wall
7. Let's Twist Again
8. Too Many Beautiful Girls
9. Tonight (Could Be the Night)
10. Ain't Gonna Wash for a Week
11. Say It With Flowers
12. Heart and Soul
13. I'm a Fool to Care
14. Michael Row the Boat Ashore
15. Lumbered
16. Sea of Heartbreak
17. Someday
18. Breakaway
19. I'm Going Home
20. Pretty Little Angel Eyes
21. Pepito
22. True Love
23. Michael Row the Boat Ashore
24. Kon-tiki
25. There I've Said It Again
26. Wild in the Country
27. I Feel So Bad

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