Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1960

1. Because They're Young - Duane Eddy & The Rebels

2. I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee

3. Teen Angel - Mark Dinning

4. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland

5. Thousand Stars - The Innocents, Kathy Young

6. Mule Skinner Blues - The Fendermen

7. Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis

8. Mr. Custer - Larry Verne

9. Night - Jackie Wilson

10. Theme from "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith & His Orchestra

Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1960,Various Artists,Rhino / Wea,60's,Pop,Pop/Rock,Popular Music,V/a Compilations

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Rhino can do better
A good CD despite having only 10 songs - but BUYER BEWARE!
Towers above most sixties hits!
Big Chart Hits

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ASIN: B0000032IU
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

You Talk Too Much - Joe Jones
Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
Running Bear - Johnny Preston
Sweet Nothing's - Brenda Lee
Handy Man - Jimmy Jones
Walk Don't Run - The Ventures
Alley Oop - Hollywood Argyles
Stay - Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs

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Rhino can do better.......2005-09-24

I have bought several of these Rhino Top Rock 'n' Roll Hits compilations to get a song here and a song there that were otherwise difficult to find on CD. Generally, I have been rewarded with exceptionally clean, clear transfers at a decent price, and this 1960 compilation CD is no exception.

Still, Rhino could have made these CDs much better. First of all, the discs are short. This 1960 CD runs just over 23 minutes. I know that adding more tunes increases licensing and copyright costs, but I would be glad to pay a few dollars more for full CD's worth. As it is, the disc has hardly begun and already it's over. Second, the CD has no liner notes at all. A little background information on the musicians or their music would be welcome. In place of liner notes, we get a short list of memorable news stories and fads of 1960. Third--what's with the tiny photographs!? The fold-over insert includes a couple photographs of some of the featured musicians, but they are reduced to thumbnail-sized images. Meanwhile, we get vast expanses of rainbow-colored background with no content at all. Why not enlarge the photos so that we can actually SEE these people? Fourth, "The Twist" is presented in a re-recording by Chubby Checker--not the original. Admittedly, the re-recording sounds very close to the original, but why couldn't Rhino have licensed the original master? If the original tape was unavailable, why not restore a clean copy of an original pressing? It sold over a million copies...surely there must be a source for a clean-sounding original recording. Perhaps this is a small matter to complain about, but I typically associate re-recordings with cheap budget productions found in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart, not Rhino. Finally, while the sound quality of the disc is generally quite good, the transfer of "Stay" is disappointing. The opening is muddy and distorted with some heavy tape "warble." I have this track on Rhino's "Doo-Wop Box" and the transfer there is much better.

Overall, this compilation provides some classic rock 'n' roll hits in decent sound, however, it gives the impression of a project sloppily thrown together at the last minute to make a quick buck. It isn't expensive, but you get what you pay for.

A good CD despite having only 10 songs - but BUYER BEWARE!.......2005-01-25

In 1988/9 Rhino introduced its superb "Top Rock'n'Roll Hits" (1955-1974) series featuring 20 years of music on 20 CDs at 10 songs per year / per disc. (Hey, neat-o!)

Then in 1993 Rhino reissued the discs in the subset spanning 1960-1969 thus creating two different versions of each in the process. Because these discs are available via Amazon Marketplace, who knows which ones you'll get if you buy them used! If this is important to you, be sure to ask the seller(s) before placing your order(s).

The most obvious visual differences between the two editions are the song titles on both the front covers and the actual CDs. The 1988/9 editions feature mixed-case titles. The 1993 editions feature uppercase titles.

The 1993 editions also have the songs listed on the covers in the same order in which they appear on the discs. The 1988/9 editions list the songs in an almost random order which can be very frustrating while a disc is being played.

The song selections are also different; some moreso than others. For 1960 only tracks 1 and 6 were changed.

1988 (1) Elvis Presley, "It's Now Or Never"
1993 (1) Joe Jones, "You Talk Too Much"

1988 (6) Elvis Presley, "Stuck On You"
1993 (6) Brenda Lee, "Sweet Nothin's"

In this case, I prefer the 1993 edition because Brenda Lee's contribution kicks butt! :) I'd never even heard of it before. Meanwhile, Elvis' two hits are all-too-commonly available on many of the many Elvis compilations which exist.

[Note: To my knowledge, the CDs spanning 1955-1959 and 1970-1974 have not been revised. One may also surmise that Rhino believes rock-n-roll died with the advent of disco since the title used for the discs spanning 1975-on-up is simply "Top Hits" - not to be confused, of course, with Rhino's other, similar series, "Top Pop Hits".]

Towers above most sixties hits!.......2004-07-03

The reason that this collection is preferable to others is that it contains two of my all time favorite songs: "You Talk Too Much", and "Walk Don't Run." The others are also very good, which makes one of the greatest sixties transfers ever! These two favorite songs are a relieving break from the teenage "Man Loving Woman" subject matter.
The audio music transfer is crisp and easy to hear. There are no glitches or technical problems at all. This is also one of those CD's that you can listen to redundantly, and never get tired of them.
Thereof, the music is variable and contains different pop and rock n' roll hits. However, with only ten tracks, most people already own many of the songs here on other CD's. If you want a continuous, non stop party music, buy the Ultimate Seventies collection. But, if you just love old hits, devour these.
I also recommend: Billboard 1962, 1964, and Top Pop Hits of 1960.

Big Chart Hits.......1998-06-30

A good selection of big pop hits from 1960, most in their original forms (only "The Twist" is a rerecorded version, but don't blame the folks at Rhino Records--it's the only available master of the song at this time).

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It's Not What You'd Call "The Sixties"
Unexpected Greatness!
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ALL big hits!

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ASIN: B000003376
Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

Because They're Young - Duane Eddy & The Rebels
I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee
Teen Angel - Mark Dinning
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland
A Thousand Stars - Kathy Young/The Innocents
Mule Skinner Blues - The Fendermen
Everybody's Somebody's Fool - Connie Francis
Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
Night - Jackie Wilson
The Theme From 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith & His Orchestra

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Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1960..........2007-06-02

My favorite on this disc: The Theme From 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith & His Orchestra - a simply outstanding song from a great movie! Five stars for the song! For the disc, 3 stars overall...

It's Not What You'd Call "The Sixties".......2005-06-07

Before JFK's death and the subsequent advent of the Beatles, we remained in the Fifties to a great degree. "A Summer Place" was, as another reviewer indicated, all about 1960.(Among other things, a girl lost her virginity in the movie (gasp--how sad). "Because They're Young" had similar "bad" youngsters who paled in comparison to youngsters of just five years later. These were movie themes on the pop chart. Meanwhile, teenager Brenda Lee did her best to help define the new music with a song of a more seasoned lover, "I'm Sorry", another monster hit of the year. But the novelty songs here are the best in my estimation. "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" (used in a 2005 TV commercial)became annoying but was still catchy. "Mule Skinner Blues", dating back around 30 years to the Father of Country Music, The Blue Yodeler, the Singing Brakeman Jimmy Rodgers, was redone by the Fendermen. (We were sure the spoken aside was "F*** that little waterboy" in the remake). "Please, Mister Custer" was a popular autumn tune that had real humor and wit. Some of the earlier-named teenage schmaltz could have been replaced by "Tonight's the Night" by the Shirelles or Joe Jones' "You Talk Too Much" for my money (same time of year). And "A Woman, A Lover, A Friend" by Jackie Wilson was bigger than "Night". And country music's Jim Reeves had crossover hits that topped many Elvis Presley releases in popularity and could have been used. Still, you see what's here. Take it or leave it. It IS history (of a sort).

Unexpected Greatness!.......2002-03-26

A lovely compilation of great oldies...

"Because They're Young" is a fabulous instrumental bt Duane Eddy and his Rebels.first bieng introduced to a guitar at age 5, Eddy's unique "Twangy" sound led to a free and young new style that held a string of hits, including this one, which soared to #1 in July 1960.

"I'm Sorry" Is an outstanding ballad by Brenda Lee, who started recording when she was 11 and scored no less than four top 10 hits in 1960. Little Miss Dynamite's golden voice makes this song come alive, even now in 2002. A deserving Lee was inducted into the Hall of Fame in March of this year.

"Teen Angel", a classic teen tragedy sung soulfully by Oklahoma native Mark Dinning, is a shining example of that genre. It is the jewel of his career and a jewel in the crown of the pop world.

"Itsy Bitsy...Bikini" is one of the most sucessful novelty songs to date, featuring the crystal-clear voice of Brian Hyland in the lead. Brian also made the top 10 with "Sealed With A Kiss" and "Gypsy Woman", but Itsy Bitsy remains his best recording. I love this song and most likely you will too!

The only true weak spot in this album has to be "A Thousand Stars", sung by the reedy adolescent voice of Kathy Young. Some may love it, but I choose to leave it by simply pressing the fast-forward button.

"Mule Skinner Blues" is a great one hit wonder by a rather obscure group called the Fendermen. It makes for great listening both on the road and at home.

Connie Francis'"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" hit #1 in June of 1960. From 1958 to 1964 Francis was the Queen of pop vocalists, and still performs live to this day.

The wacky and wierd "Mr Custer" is a truly strange hit by Larry Verne. Verne, in the role of a soldier who doesn't want to fight, tells of the battle of Little Bighorn from a very original point of view. It hit #1 in October 1960.

"Night" is a distinctively opratic ballad taken from the Saint-Saens "My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice" and sung by Jackie Wilson, Lead singer of Billy Ward's Dominoes.Jackie died in 1984 after a long and fruitful career.

The Highlight of this collection is definately Percy Faith's lovely "Theme from a 'Summer Place'" The largest instrumental hit of the entire rock era, this passionate compilation took #1 for nine weeks straight. This is truly MY FAVORITE SONG and is a perfect blend of smooth and romantic orchestral sounds. It ends the CD on a happy and dreamlike note.

Thanks for looking at my opinion, and I hope it will encourage you in purchasing this great collection!

This one spans a wide range of of the music sprectrum.......2001-10-27

If you like variety in an oldies album you wont' be disappointed with this album.

"Because They're Young" was the title song from the movie of the same name, performed by Duane Eddy and his "twangy" guitar. Not sure if this was his biggest hit (Rebel Rouser?) but it's a good performance.

"I'm Sorry" is a nice ballad by Brenda Lee, still a classic.

"Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning is one of those tragic love songs that will either make you cry or cringe. His date is killed by a train when she runs back to retrieve his ring from the stalled car on the track. Kind of morbid, but it appealed to the teens of the era and made it to # 1.

"Itsy Bitsy.....Bikini" by Brian Hyland is a happy go lucky tune that surely created a few fantasies in young boys minds back then. Probably a little saucy for that era.

"A Thousand Stars". Kathy Young hit the top 10 at age 15 with this ballad, an easy to listen to love song.

"Mule Skinner Blues" by the Fendermen is one of those songs you either like or can't stand. It has a bluegrass-country flavor with some good guitar work. The more you listen to this one the more it sneaks up on you to become a favorite.

"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was one of Connie Francis' biggest hits in the early part of her career. It has a nice beat that features an organ lead.

"Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne is one of those wacky goodies that caught on. As the title suggests, Larry is one of the troops at Little Big Horn. There are some funny one-liners in this one, such as "Look at them out there, running around like a bunch of wild indians".

"Night" by Jackie Wilson was based on an opera aria that went all the way to # 4. No matter what you think of the song itself, Jackie's distinctive voice is always a pleasure to listen to.

"Theme From A Summer Place" was Percy Faith's biggest pop hit, staying at # 1 on the charts for nine weeks. This one is a true classic regardless of your musical taste.

ALL big hits!.......2000-05-07

Every track on this CD was a major hit on the U.S. charts (INCLUDING "A Thousand Stars" - which went to #3, hey that's ALMOST #1). This collection points to the blandness of the music of the new decade, but still captures the essence of the Top 40.