Top 100 songs of 1965 – “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs was the number-one song in 1965. In 1965, Herman’s Hermits had the most songs on the Year-End Hot 100, with five.
This is a list of Billboard magazine’s top Hot 100 singles from 1965. The Top 100, as announced in Billboard’s year-end edition of December 25, 1965, is based on Hot 100 song rankings issued between January 2 and October 30, 1965.
1. YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’ by The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers, an American pair, recorded the iconic song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'”. Released in 1964, it is widely regarded as one of the best and most successful love songs of all time.
Written by Barry Mann, Phil Spector, and Cynthia Weil, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” is a dramatic and emotionally packed song about longing and loss in a relationship. The song has a dramatic arrangement, soaring vocals, and a distinctive melody that reflects the depth of the lyrics.
2. WOOLY BULLY by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs released the iconic rock ‘n’ roll song “Wooly Bully”. The song, released in 1965, rapidly became a chart-topping success and is now one of the most recognizable tunes from that era.
“Wooly Bully” was written by the band’s leader, Domingo “Sam” Samudio, and has a catchy and engaging rhythm propelled by a distinctive saxophone riff and a fast pace. The lyrics to the song are fun and nonsensical, which adds to its charm and appeal.
“Wooly Bully” tells the narrative of a strange character named “Hattie” and his dance, the “Wooly Bully.” The song’s upbeat and playful tone made it a popular option for parties and dance floors, and it rapidly became a fan favorite.
3. MRS. BROWN, YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER by Herman’s Hermits
4. I CAN’T HELP MYSELF (SUGAR PIE HONEY BUNCH) by Four Tops
5. DOWNTOWN by Petula Clark
6. (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION by The Rolling Stones
7. COME SEE ABOUT ME by the Supremes
8. I FEEL FINE by The Beatles
9. MY GIRL by The Temptations
10. HELP! by The Beatles
11. THIS DIAMOND RING by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
12. YOU WERE ON MY MIND by We Five
13. STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE by The Supremes
14. HANG ON SLOOPY by The McCoys
15. KING OF THE ROAD by Roger Miller
16. MR. LONELY by Bobby Vinton
17. HELP ME, RHONDA by The Beach Boys
18. THE ‘IN’ CROWD by Ramsey Lewis Trio
19. CRYING IN THE CHAPEL by Elvis Presley
20. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES by Jewel Akens
21. I GOT YOU BABE by Sonny & Cher
22. LOVE POTION NO. 9 by The Searchers
23. MR. TAMBOURINE MAN by The Byrds
24. YESTERDAY by The Beatles
25. EVE OF DESTRUCTION by Barry McGuire
26. CAN’T YOU HEAR MY HEART BEAT by Herman’s Hermits
27. TICKET TO RIDE by The Beatles
28. I’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER YOU by The Seekers
29. SHOTGUN by Junior Walker & the All Stars
30. UNCHAINED MELODY by The Righteous Brothers
31. GOIN’ OUT OF MY HEAD by Little Anthony & the Imperials
32. A LOVER’S CONCERTO by The Toys
33. CARA MIA by Jay and the Americans
34. GAME OF LOVE by Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
35. BACK IN MY ARMS AGAIN by The Supremes
36. SILHOUETTES by Herman’s Hermits
37. I’M HENRY THE EIGHTH, I AM by Herman’s Hermits
38. WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? by Tom Jones
39. THE NAME GAME by Shirley Ellis
40. EIGHT DAYS A WEEK by The Beatles
41. YES, I’M READY by Barbara Mason
42. THE JERK by The Larks
43. TREAT HER RIGHT by Roy Head
44. I KNOW A PLACE by Petula Clark
45. THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT by The Kingsmen
46. KEEP ON DANCING by The Gentrys
47. GET OFF OF MY CLOUD by The Rolling Stones
48. CALIFORNIA GIRLS by The Beach Boys
49. I’M TELLING YOU NOW by Freddie and the Dreamers
50. COUNT ME IN by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
51. LIKE A ROLLING STONE by Bob Dylan
52. WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE by Jackie DeShannon
53. THE SEVENTH SON by Johnny Rivers
54. FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY by Gerry and the Pacemakers
55. SAVE YOUR HEART FOR ME by Gary Lewis & the Playboys
56. WONDERFUL WORLD by Herman’s Hermits
57. SHE’S NOT THERE by the Zombies
58. HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME by Mel Carter
59. JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE by The Righteous Brothers
60. YOU’RE THE ONE by The Vogues
61. KEEP SEARCHIN’ (WE’LL FOLLOW THE SUN) by Del Shannon
62. HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU) by Marvin Gaye
63. EVERYBODY LOVES A CLOWN by Gary Lewis and the Playboys
64. CATCH US IF YOU CAN by The Dave Clark Five
65. FOR YOUR LOVE by The Yardbirds
66. IT’S THE SAME OLD SONG by Four Tops
67. RED ROSES FOR A BLUE LADY by Bert Kaempfert
68. CAST YOUR FATE TO THE WIND by Sounds Orchestral
69. GOLDFINGER by Shirley Bassey
70. TIRED OF WAITING FOR YOU by The Kinks
71. ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT by The Kinks
72. SHE’S A WOMAN by The Beatles
73. YOU TURN ME ON by Ian Whitcomb
74. SHA LA LA by Manfred Mann
75. PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG by James Brown
76. 1-2-3 by Len Barry
77. HOLD WHAT YOU’VE GOT by Joe Tex
78. RINGO by Lorne Greene
79. SHAKE by Sam Cooke
80. TELL HER NO by The Zombies
81. JUST A LITTLE by The Beau Brummels
82. BABY DON’T GO by Sonny & Cher
83. DOWN IN THE BOONDOCKS by Billy Joe Royal
84. IT’S NOT UNUSUAL by Tom Jones
85. I GO TO PIECES by Peter and Gordon
86. NOWHERE TO RUN by Martha and the Vandellas
87. IT AIN’T ME BABE by The Turtles
88. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC by The Lovin’ Spoonful
89. I’LL BE DOGGONE by Marvin Gaye
90. HUSH, HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE by Patti Page
91. BABY, I’M YOURS by Barbara Lewis
92. BABY THE RAIN MUST FALL by Glenn Yarbrough
93. YOU’VE GOT YOUR TROUBLES by The Fortunes
94. DON’T JUST STAND THERE by Patty Duke
95. A TASTE OF HONEY by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
96. HEART FULL OF SOUL by The Yardbirds
97. LIAR, LIAR by the Castaways
98. AMEN by the Impressions
99. RESCUE ME by Fontella Bass
100. GO NOW by The Moody Blues