The Bird is the Word!
The Trashmen -- Surfin' Bird (1963)
The Bird is the Word!
The Trashmen -- Surfin' Bird (1963)
The Singing Nun - Dominique (1963)
Kai Winding - More (1963)
This was the song that sparked an FBI investigation into the evils of rock 'n' roll lyrics even though (or because) no one could understand what the hell they were singing. But very catchy tune!
The Kingsmen -- Louie, Louie (1963)
John Coltrane - My Favorite Things (1961)
Unless I'm mistaken, this is from 1962: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern..._Western_Music
Done. It screws up the continuity of the nominations and secondings, but hopefully we can get back on track without offending someone
Roy Orbison -- Crying (1961)
Seconded:
Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
Solomon Burke - Cry to Me
Nominated:
Dion & the Belmonts - Runaround Sue
Spoiler:
Chuck Berry - Route 66 (1961)
It's not the original but I think the most popular version.