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The Brothers Four
Troy Shondell - ""This Time""
Lee Dorsey - ""Ya Ya""
Dion - ""Runaround Sue""
Chubby Checker - ""The Fly""
Duane Eddy - ""My Blue Heaven""
The Duals - ""Stick Shift""
Freddy Cannon - ""For Me and My Gal""
Lee Curtis - ""Under the Moon of Love""
James Brown & the Famous Flames
Fats Domino - ""What a Party""
Clarence ""Frogman"" Henry - ""On Bended Knees""
The Impressions (with Curtis Mayfield) - ""Gypsy Woman""
Connie Stevens
Ann-Margret (singer-actress) - ""It Do Me So Good""
Johnny Tillotson - ""Dreamy Eyes""
--The Impressions - ""Gypsy Woman""
Tony Bennett
--Dick Dale & his Del-Tones - ""Let's Go Trippin'""
--Jimmy Elledge - ""Funny How Time Slips Away""
--Del Shannon - ""Hey, Little Girl""
--Glen Campbell - ""Turn Around, Look At Me""
--James Ray - ""If You Got to Make a Fool of Somebody""
--Dion - ""The Majestic""
--Gary U.S. Bonds - ""Dear Lady Twist""
--Susan Summers sings ""Mommy and Daddy Were Twisting""
Broadcast from the Drexelbrook (PA) Inn: --Tony Orlando - ""Happy Times Are Here to Stay""
The Lettermen--""When I Fall in Love""
Please check ""Recap"" for AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/25/1961.
The Belmonts--""I Need Someone""
Please see ""Recap"" for AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/26/1961.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/27/1961:
1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
2. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
3. Chubby Checker-The Twist
4. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World
5. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
6. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
7. The Marvelettes-Please Mr. Postman
8. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
9. Sandy Nelson-Let There Be Drums 10. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love with You.
Please see ""Recap"" for THE AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/28/1961.
Please see ""Recap"" for THE AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/29/1961.
Please see ""Recap"" for THE AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 1/1/1962.
Please see ""Recap"" for THE AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 1/2/1962.
Please see ""Recap"" for the AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 1/3/1962.
Please see ""Recap"" for the AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 1/4/1962.
Please see ""Recap"" for the AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 1/5/1962.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/8/1962:
1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
4. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
5. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World
8. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
9. Sandy Nelson-Let There Be Drums
10. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/9/1962:
1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
4. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
5. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World
8. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
9. Sandy Nelson-Let There Be Drums
10. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/10/1962:
1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
4. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
5. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World
8. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
9. Sandy Nelson-Let There Be Drums 10. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/11/1962:
1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
4. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
5. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World
8. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
9. Sandy Nelson-Let There be Drums 10. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/12/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
3. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart 10. Connie Francis-When the Boy in your Arms (is the Boy in your Heart).
The Shirelles--""Baby It's You!""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/15/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight(Wimoweh)
3. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart 10. Connie Francis-When the Boy in your Arms (is the Boy in your Heart).
Gene Pitney--""A Town Without Pity""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/16/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
3. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen (16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart 10. Connie Francis-When the Boy in your Arms (is the Boy in your Heart).
Pete Bennett--""Fever""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/17/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
3. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (with You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart
10. Connie Francis-When the Boy in your Arms (is the Boy in your Heart).
The Ike & Tina Turner Revue--""Poor Fool"".
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/18/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
3. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. Ray Charles-Unchain my Heart
10. Connie Francis-When the Boy in your Arms (is the Boy in your Heart).
Frankie Avalon--""After You've Gone""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/19/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
3. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
10. Sue Thompson-Norman.
Gene Chandler performs ""The Duke of Earl"".
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/22/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
3. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love with You
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
10. Sue Thompson-Norman.
Billy Duke performs ""(My Old) Walkin' Cane"".
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/23/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
3. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
10. Sue Thompson-Norman.
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/24/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
3. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
10. Sue Thompson-Norman.
Adam Wade--""It's Good to Have you Back with Me"" & ""How are Things in Lovers Lane?!!""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/25/1962:
1. Chubby Checker-The Twist
2. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
3. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
5. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
6. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
7. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By
8. Bobby Vee-Run to Him
9. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
10. Sue Thompson-Norman.
Lou Rawls--""Nine Pound (9 lb.) Hammer"".
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/26/1962:
1. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
5. Sue Thompson-Norman
6. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
7. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
8. Dion-The Wanderer
9. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16)
10. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By.
Jackie Wilson--""The Greatest Hurt""
AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN of 1/29/1962:
1. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist
2. Chubby Checker-The Twist
3. Barbara George-I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
4. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love (With You)
5. Sue Thompson-Norman
6. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)
7. The Lettermen-When I Fall in Love
8. Dion-The Wanderer
9. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen(16) 10. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By.
--Al Alberts (singer)
--Johnny Crawford (actor, from ""The Rifleman"" TV series)
--Don & Juan (singing duo) - ""What's Your Name""
--Linda Scott sings ""Yessiree""
--Kenny Dino (singer)
--Jack Jones sings ""Lollipops and Roses""
--Eddie Hodges sings ""Bandit of My Dreams""
--The Angels - ""Cry, Baby, Cry""
--Jack Scott - ""Steps 1 and 2""
--Brenda Lee - ""Break it To Me Gently""
--Paul Anka - ""Love Me Warm and Tender""
--Eddie Holland sings ""Jamie""
--Paul Petersen - ""She Can't Find Her Keys"" (actor-singer, from ""The Donna Reed Show"")
Scheduled: A special show with no dancing by the audience. Dick Clark was to feature ""special guests.""
--Joey Dee & the Starlighters - ""Peppermint Twist"" and ""Hey Let's Twist""
--Saverio Saridis (tenor) - ""Love is the Sweetest Thing""
--Patsy Cline - ""She's Got You""
--Kenny Dino - sings ""Rosie, Why Do You Wear My Ring?""
--Chico Holiday
--Dale Wright sings ""The Eggbeater""
--Gary Crosby
The Marvelettes - ""Twistin' Postman""
Clyde McPhatter - ""Lover Please""
Brian Hyland - ""Ginny Come Lately""
Jimmy Soul - ""Twistin' Mathilda""
Arthur Alexander - ""You Better Move On""
Dee Dee Sharp - ""Mash Potato Time""
Barbara George - ""Talk About Love"" Barbara George - ""I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)""
Solomon Burke - ""Cry to Me""
Al Casey Combo
Ronnie & the Hi-Lites - ""I Wish That We Were Married""
--Larry Finnegan sings ""Dear One""
Mary Wells - ""The One Who Really Loves You""
Jay and the Americans - ""She Cried""
--Jennel Hawkins sings ""Moments to Remember""
--Neil Sedaka - ""King of Clowns""
Ketty Lester - ""Love Letters""
Duane Eddy - ""Deep in the Heart of Texas""
Fats Domino - ""Ida Jane"" and ""You Win Again""
Yvonne & the Sensations - ""Let Me In"" & ""That's My Desire""
The Castells - ""So This Is Love""
The Miracles - ""I'll Try Something New""
Don and Juan
--Maureen Gray sings ""Dancing The Strand.""
Brian Hyland - ""Sealed with a Kiss""
Dee Dee Sharp - ""Gravy""
Claude King - ""Wolverton Mountain""
The Orlons - ""The Wah Watusi""
--James Brown & the Famous Flames - ""Night Train"" and ""Shout & Shimmy""
James Darren - ""Conscience""
Brenda Lee - ""Everybody Loves Me But You""
The Five Satins - ""The Masquerade is Over""
Shelley Fabares - ""Johnny Loves Me""
--Bobby Curtola - ""Fortune Teller""
--Bobby Vinton - ""Roses Are Red""
Jerry Butler
Joanie Sommers - ""Johnny Get Angry""
Barbara Lynn - ""You'll Lose A Good Thing""
Ruth Brown - ""Shake A Hand""
Little Eva - ""The Loco-Motion""
1st of 2 shows broadcast from Willow Grove Amusement Park in Philadelphia.
2nd of 2 shows broadcast from Willow Grove Amusement Park in Philadelphia.
--Fats Domino - ""Nothing New"" and ""Dance With Mr. Domino""
The guests were former regulars (dancers) on American Bandstand.
""All-Time Hit Day"" with hit records from the past few years.
--Freddy Cannon (guest host) - sings ""Palisades Park""
--Brian Hyland (guest host) - sings ""Sealed with a Kiss""
--Johnny Crawford sings ""Cindy's Birthday"" (Johnny Crawford, a regular on ""The Rifleman,"" also appears as guest host.)
--Duane Eddy (guest host) - ""Ballad of Paladin""
--Johnny Tillotson (guest host) - sings ""It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'""
--James Darren (guest host) - ""Mary's Little Lamb""
--Chubby Checker (guest host) - sings ""Dancin' Party""
--Dion (guest host) - ""Lovers Who Wander""
--Jimmy Dean (guest host) - ""Steel Men""
--Linda Scott (guest host) - ""Never In A Million Years""
--Jack Scott
Aretha Franklin ""Try a Little Tenderness"" and ""Don't Cry Baby""
--The Dreamlovers - ""If I Should Lose You""
--Joey Dee & the Starlighters - ""What Kind Of Love Is This""
--Dee Dee Sharp - ""Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)""
--Tommy Roe - ""Sheila""
--The Duprees (vocal group) - ""You Belong to Me""
Bandstand's 2nd ""Scrapbook Show"" with vignettes from past shows.
A program of all-time favorites
--Robert Goulet
Jerry Lee Lewis - ""Sweet Little 16""
--Dave ""Baby"" Cortez - ""Rinky Dink"" --Tuesday Weld (actress)
--Ketty Lester - ""But Not For Me""
--Rod McKuen - ""I Dig Her Wig""
--Jimmie Rodgers - ""No One Will Ever Know""
