SIXTEEN WEEKS overall on the singles pop charts, “Telstar” by the Tornadoes stayed this week at #1 (3 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Peaked beginning December 16, 1962 through week ending, January 5, 1963. (Source: Billboard Pop Annual)
Note: Throughout 2022 this site will showcase Billboard #1 hits of 1963.
Love this. Might you share your tips for tracking down a specific radio broadcast of 1963? I’m looking for Ven Marshall’s interview of Detroit Civil Rights activists airing Aug 14 1963 on WWJ-TV. Any thoughts appreciated. Thank you.