NUMBER ONE IN AMERICA | APRIL 30 – MAY 21, 1961 — NUMBER ONE 1961 — _______________ SEVENTEEN WEEKS on the singles chart, “Runaway” by Del Shannon peaked this month at No. 01 (4 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Week ending, April 30, through week-ending, May 21 1961. (Source: Billboard) For more Billboard Number … Continue reading THIS WEEK 60 YEARS AGO: THE HOTTEST HIT IN THE USA!