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Various Artists

America's Greatest Hits [ CD / Album ]

America's Greatest Hits

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  • Released Date: 13 Aug 2012

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the sounds of 1961, a year filled with both jaunty tunes and heartfelt ballads, all wrapped up in this delightful compilation album, "Americas Greatest Hits 1961". Various artists come together to bring us a musical journey through the highs and lows of this iconic year.

Kicking things off with Bobby Lewis' classic "Tossin' and Turnin'", we are immediately transported to a time when music was simple yet oh so infectious. Lewis' smooth vocals glide effortlessly over a toe-tapping beat, setting the tone for what's to come.

As we meander through the tracklist, we encounter the likes of Del Shannon with his hit "Runaway", a timeless banger that still has the power to make you want to dance like nobody's watching. And who could forget The Marcels' doo-wop rendition of "Blue Moon", a soulful take on a classic that will leave you feeling nostalgic for a bygone era.

But it's not all sunshine and rainbows on this album. The Shirelles' poignant ballad "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" tugs at the heartstrings, reminding us that love is never a sure thing, even in the swinging sixties.

Overall, "Americas Greatest Hits 1961" is a must-have for any music lover looking to take a trip down memory lane. So grab your dancing shoes and prepare to be serenaded by the sounds of yesteryear.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Corinne Corinna
2. Angel Baby
3. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
4. Rubber Ball
5. Calcutta
6. Shop Around
7. Calendar Girl
8. Emotions
9. My Empty Arms
10. Pony Time
11. There's a Moon Out Tonight
12. Dedicated to the One I Love
13. Wheels
14. Surrender
15. Don't Worry
16. Where the Boys Are
17. Ebony Eyes
18. Baby Sittin' Boogie
19. Spanish Harlem
20. Apache
21. Walk Right Back
22. Blue Moon
23. Gee Whiz Look at His Eyes
24. On the Rebound
25. Runaway
26. But I Do
27. Mother-in-law


Disc: 2
1. A Hundred Pounds of Clay
2. Asia Minor
3. I've Told Every Little Star
4. You Can Depend On Me
5. Take Good Care of Her
6. One Mint Julep
7. Portrait of My Love
8. Daddy's Home
9. Travellin' Man
10. Mama Said
11. Running Scared
12. Breaking in a Brand New Broken Heart
13. Hello Mary Lou
14. I Feel So Bad
15. Tragedy
16. Stand By Me
17. Moody River
18. Raindrops
19. The Writing On the Wall
20. Every Beat of My Heart
21. Quarter to Three
22. Boll Weevil Song
23. Tossin' and Turnin'
24. These Oldies But Goodies
25. Yellow Bird
26. Dance On, Little Girl
27. Hats Off to Larry


Disc: 3
1. San Antonio Rose
2. I Like It Like That (Part One)
3. Dum Dum
4. Together
5. Let's Twist Again
6. Last Night
7. Pretty Little Angel Eyes
8. Wooden Heart
9. Michael
10. School Is Out
11. You Don't Know What You've Got
12. Don't Bet Money Honey
13. Hurt
14. Take Good Care of My Baby
15. My True Story
16. As If I Didn't Know
17. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavour
18. Who Put the Bomp
19. Little Sister
20. His Latest Flame
21. Crying
22. Without You
23. One Track Mind
24. When We Get Married
25. The Mountain's High
26. Mexico
27. Hit the Road Jack


Disc: 4
1. You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby
2. Bristol Stomp
3. Runaround Sue
4. Let's Get Together
5. Sad Movies
6. Big Bad John
7. Ya Ya
8. This Time
9. I Love How You Love Me
10. The Fly
11. Fool No. 1
12. Tower of Strength
13. Please Mr. Postman
14. Goodbye Cruel World
15. Heartaches
16. Crazy
17. The Twist
18. Walk On By
19. I Understand
20. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
21. Run to Him
22. Tonight
23. Let There Be Drums
24. Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
25. Peppermint Twist
26. Can't Help Falling in Love

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