8th Jan

Eddie Calvert

Oh Mein Papa

9

First UK No 1 for this popular British solo trumpeter. This song was first No 1 recorded at Abbey Road studios.

12th Mar

Stargazers

I See The Moon

5

Their 2nd and final UK No. 1. They were still radio stars, but all their releases since "Broken Wings" in 1953 had failed to chart.

16th Apr

Doris Day

Secret Love

1

Major US recording and film star.   Oscar-winning song from her film "Calamity Jane". This was her first UK No. 1.

23rd Apr

Stargazers

I See The Moon

1

A brief return to the top slot for their final UK No. 1.

30th Apr

Johnnie Ray

Such A Night

1

First UK No. 1 for this US super star and early teenage heart-throb, famous for his emotional stage act.

7th May

Doris Day

8

Back to the top slot for Doris Day and a long run at No. 1 with the song from her film "Calamity Jane".

2nd Jul

David Whitfield

Cara Mia

10

Million-seller backed by the Mantovani Orchestra.  While he remained popular for the rest of the decade, this was his 2nd and final UK No. 1.

10th Sep

Kitty Kallen

Little Things Mean a Lot

1

US band vocalist from the 1940s who became the first One-hit Wonder in the UK.

17th Sep

Frank Sinatra

Three Coins In The Fountain

3

First No. 1 in UK for the singing legend, who had been a star since the 1930s.

8th Oct

Don Cornell

Hold My Hand

4

Only UK No. 1 for this US band vocalist from the 1940s who was never a major star in the UK.

5th Nov

Vera Lynn

My Son my Son

2

Only UK No. 1 for this major British singing star since the 1930s, and known as the "Forces Sweetheart" during World War 2.

19th Nov

Don Cornell

Hold My Hand

1

A brief return to the top spot for Don Cornell and a final week.

26th Nov

Rosemary Clooney

1

Winifred Atwell

Let's Have Another Party

5

First UK No. 1 for this popular honky-tonk piano-playing star from Trinidad.