07. Richard, Cliff / Shadows, The "The young ones"
08. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Can't help falling in love"
09. Boone, Pat "Speedy Gonzales"
10. Hyland, Brian "Ginny come lately"
11. Maughan, Susan "Bobby's girl"
12. Montez, Chris "Let's dance"
13. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Good luck charm"
14. Shadows, The "Wonderful land"
15. Carroll, Ronnie "Roses are red (My love)"
16. Darin, Bobby "Things"
17. Thompson, Sue "Norman"
18. Everly Brothers, The "Crying in the rain"
19. Elvis & The Jordanaires "She's not you"
20. Channel, Bruce "Hey! Baby"
21. Vee, Bobby "Run to him"
22. Buck, John & His Blazers "Last dance"
23. Checker, Chubby "Let's twist again"
24. Ifield, Frank "I remember you"
25. Bilk, Mr. Acker "Stranger on the shore"
Disc 02
01. Ifield, Frank "Lovesick blues"
02. Orbison, Roy "Dream baby"
03. Francis, Connie "Vacation"
04. Blanco, Hugo "Moliendo caf?"
05. Eddy, Duane "(Dance with the) Guitar man"
06. Anka, Paul "Eso Beso (That kiss!)"
07. Dion "The wanderer"
08. Cooke, Sam "Twistin' the night away"
09. Kaempfert, Bert & Orchestra "Afrikaan beat"
10. B. Bumble & The Stingers "Nut rocker"
11. Ross, Jack "Happy Jose (Ching-Ching)"
12. Oberst Nicholson's Band "Lost patrol"
13. Roe, Tommy "Sheila"
14. Elvis & The Jordanaires "No more"
15. Four Seasons, The "Sherry"
16. Cole, Nat King "Ramblin' rose"
17. Hyland, Brian "Sealed with a kiss"
18. Hammer, Jack "Kissin' twist"
19. Sedaka, Neil "Breaking up is hard to do"
20. Lester, Ketty "Love letters"
21. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Return to sender"
22. Dee, Joey & The Starliters "Ya ya"
23. Contours, The "Do you love me"
24. Vaughn, Billy "A swingin' safari"
25. Shapiro, Helen "Tell me what he said"
Description:
Labelcode 70276035
"The Hits Of The Year 1962" on CD by MusicTales is a carefully curated journey through one of the most defining years in pop and rock history. This compilation brings together a broad selection of chart-topping singles and evergreen classics from 1962, capturing the sound of an era in which early rock 'n' roll, teen pop, easy listening and rhythm & blues coexisted on radio playlists across the world. From stirring ballads and danceable jukebox favorites to instrumental hits and vocal group harmonies, the track list is designed to reflect the rich stylistic variety of that year rather than focusing on one genre alone. As a mixed-artist collection, the emphasis lies on the overall listening experience: smooth transitions, contrasting moods and a flow that makes it ideal both for focused listening and as a nostalgic soundtrack for social gatherings. The CD format offers solid sound quality and a coherent, album-like experience that makes these individual singles feel like a complete musical time capsule.
MusicTales, the label behind this release, is known for thematically structured compilations that address collectors, nostalgics and new listeners alike. Their productions typically focus on clear concepts, careful track selection and straightforward, user-friendly packaging. With releases dedicated to specific years, themes or styles, MusicTales aims to make musical eras accessible in a compact and affordable way. "The Hits Of The Year 1962" fits seamlessly into this approach: a focused look at a single year, compiled to offer both a historical overview and pure listening pleasure for anyone interested in the sound of the early 1960s.