.................................................
Chart #162 - Monday, June 6, 1960
Rank --- Song Title --- Artist
1. --- My Old Man's A Dustman (Ballad Of A Refuse Disposal Officer) --- Lonnie Donegan
2. --- Swingin' School --- Bobby Rydell
2. --- Ding-A-Ling --- Bobby Rydell
3. --- Burning Bridges --- Jack Scott
3. --- Oh Little One --- Jack Scott
4. --- Wild Weekend --- The Rebels
5. --- Paper Roses --- Anita Bryant
6. --- He'll Have To Stay --- Jeanne Black
7. --- Jealous Of You --- Connie Francis
7. --- Everybody's Somebody's Fool --- Connie Francis
8. --- Good Timin' --- Jimmy Jones
9. --- Happy-Go-Lucky-Me --- Paul Evans
10. --- Cathy's Clown --- The Everly Brothers
11. --- Greenfields --- The Brothers Four
12. --- I Really Don't Want To Know --- Tommy Edwards
13. --- Love You So --- Ron Holden
14. --- Jenny Lou --- Sonny James
15. --- Young Emotions --- Ricky Nelson
16. --- Stuck On You --- Elvis Presley
16. --- Fame And Fortune --- Elvis Presley
17. --- My Home Town --- Paul Anka
18. --- Cradle Of Love --- Johnny Preston
19. --- Cherry Pie --- Skip & Flip
20. --- Lonely Weekends --- Charlie Rich
21. --- The Old Lamplighter --- The Browns
22. --- When You Wish Upon A Star --- Dion
23. --- Wonderful World --- Sam Cooke
24. --- The Way Of A Clown --- Teddy Randazzo
25. --- A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love) --- Brook Benton
26. --- Sixteen Reasons --- Connie Stevens
27. --- Night --- Jackie Wilson
27. --- Doggin' Around --- Jackie Wilson
28. --- Another Sleepless Night --- Jimmy Clanton
29. --- Ooh Poo Pah Doo --- Jessie Hill
30. --- Just A Closer Walk With Thee --- Jimmie Rodgers
31. --- Let The Little Girl Dance --- Billy Bland
32. --- Spring Rain --- Pat Boone
32. --- Walking The Floor Over You --- Pat Boone
33. --- Dutchman's Gold --- Walter Brennan
34. --- Because They're Young --- Duane Eddy
35. --- The Ties That Bind --- Brook Benton
36. --- "Theme From "The Unforgiven" (The Need For Love) --- Don Costa
37. --- Jump Over --- Freddy Cannon
38. --- Tell Me That You Love Me --- Fats Domino
39. --- All I Could Do Was Cry --- Etta James
40. --- Sink The Bismarck --- Johnny Horton
41. --- Ebb Tide --- The Platters
42. --- Cry Hurtin' Heart --- Guy Mitchell
43. --- Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey --- Bobby Darin
44. --- Step By Step --- The Crests
45. --- Promised Land Of Love --- Dean Morgan
46. --- Stairway To Heaven --- Neil Sedaka
47. --- Alley-Oop --- The Hollywood Argyles
48. --- Mr. Lucky --- Henry Mancini
49. --- Little Sparrow --- Eddy Arnold
50. --- He'll Have To Go --- Jim Reeves
50. --- Am I That Easy To Forget --- Debbie Reynolds
..............................................
EULOGY
Born: October 28, 1945, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
After a few reincarnations 1050 CHUM quietly passed away on March 26, 2009
1050 CHUM was a legendary Top 40 powerhouse from the late 1950s through to the early 1980s.
The station had a formula no other station has been able to duplicate.
Through the formative ‘50s, the unforgettable ‘60s and the interesting ‘70s, 1050 CHUM played a major role in shaping the radio landscape in Toronto. Recording acts from Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Guess Who, Elton John, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers and Bob Seger not only graced the airwaves but walked the halls of 1050 CHUM.
The radio station was famous for the CHUM Chart. From 1957 to 1986, 1,512 consecutive weekly charts were published, making it the longest-running chart of its kind in the world.
Also, 1050 CHUM was noteworthy for hosting many famous rock concerts including, among others, visits to Maple Leaf Gardens by Elvis Presley (1957) and The Beatles (1964, '65, and '66).
Chart #1 - Monday, May 27, 1957 - TOP 50
CHART NUMBER 1 |
Monday, May 27, 1957 |
 |
|
No comments:
Post a Comment