In May 1961, according to chart data for the period, Ernie K-Doe's "Mother-in-Law" and Del Shannon's "Runaway" were among the songs that reached the No. 1 position. Specifically, "Mother-in-Law" was No. 1 on May 6, while "Runaway" was No. 1 on May 20. The song holding the No. 1 spot for the week of May 13 is not listed in the available records.
Chart Toppers in May 1961
The top songs in May 1961 varied throughout the month, with different artists holding the coveted number one spot. The provided chart data highlights the leading singles for specific weeks during this period.
Here's a breakdown of the No. 1 singles during May 1961 based on the available information:
| Issue Date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| May 6 | Mother-in-Law | Ernie K-Doe |
| May 13 | (Not Listed) | |
| May 20 | Runaway | Del Shannon |
As shown, "Mother-in-Law" by Ernie K-Doe was the chart-topper for the week of May 6, 1961. Later in the month, "Runaway" by Del Shannon regained the No. 1 position for the week of May 20, 1961. It is notable that the song that was No. 1 for the week of May 13 is not specified in the provided chart records.
