In April 1961, the Cash Box Top 100 chart featured different songs at the number-one position across various weeks. Specifically, two distinct singles held the top spot during that month according to available chart data.
The number-one songs in April 1961, as recorded by Cash Box, were:
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Blue Moon | The Marcels |
| April 22 | Runaway | Del Shannon |
Blue Moon by The Marcels kicked off the month at No. 1, holding the position on April 1. Later in the month, Del Shannon's hit Runaway climbed to the top, becoming the number-one single by April 22. The chart positions for other weeks in April, such as April 8 and April 15, would have either maintained "Blue Moon" or introduced another song that was not explicitly detailed in the provided snippet for those specific dates.
