6 of the 60s: 11/27/13 (1961)...

It's time for this week's 60s flashback, and I've got a half-dozen more nuggets from 1961, the year the musical Kean starring Alfred Drake, who would be nominated for a Tony for. (As usual, I've included links to buy anything on MP3 or CD if possible)...

Bobby Vee - "Take Good Care Of My Baby"
from the album Take Good Care of My Baby (1961)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Songwriters: Gerry Goffin, Carole King

The only chart-topper from the teen idol from North Dakota was this song that the Beatles auditioned for Decca Records with.

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Connie Francis - "Where The Boys Are"
from the album More Greatest Hits (1961)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
Songwriters: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka

Connie co-starred in the movie this song was the theme to, which was released in December, ripe for kids to yearn for their beach days again.

Adam Wade - "Take Good Care Of Her"
from the album Adam Wade's Greatest Hits (1962)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
Songwriters: Arthur Kent, Ed Warren

Not only was this smooth singer the first African American to host a game show on television with Musical Chairs, but he also worked under polio vaccine pioneer Dr. Jonas Salk as part of the laboratory team.

Cathy Jean & The Roommates - "Please Love Me Forever"
from the album At The Hop! (1961)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #12
Songwriters: Ollie Blanchard, Johnny Malone

Cathy Jean was brought in to sing lead on this record without having met the Roommates, but they paired well enough grafted to have a top-20 hit.

Bobby Rydell - "I Wanna Thank You"
from the album Biggest Hits Vol. 2 (1962)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #21
Songwriters: Dave Appell, Bernie Lowe, Kal Mann

The Philly native "gave thanks" to his ex for paving the way for his new and better lover....

Brenda Lee - "I'm Learning About Love"
from the album Emotions (1961)
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #33
Songwriters: Louie Innis, Grady Martin

"Little Miss Dynamite" was getting an education in this pop trifle with dancing gownwearing guys in the back (well graduation gowns)...

That's it for this week's sixties trip..I'll be back tomorrow with 7 more from 1971 and 8 from 1981...