Boll Weevil (song) the time was "Tossin' and Turnin'" by rock and roll singer Bobby Lewis, and Benton's song was not considered rock and roll by the magazine, "The Boll Weevil Song" holds the distinction of being the first number-one song on the "Billboard" Easy Listening chart. In the UK, the song reached a peak position of number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the Top 40 for eight weeks during the summer of 1961. The majority of the song's lyrics are spoken by Benton, as in when the farmer inquires, "Say, why'd you pick my farm?", to which the
Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1961 original 1988 release reached the top of the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart, which included the number one song of 1961, "Tossin' and Turnin'", while the 1993 re-issue only contained six chart toppers. However, the remaining four tracks reached the Hot 100's Top 10. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 16, 1995. 1988 original release 1993 re-release, replacement tracks Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1961 Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1961 is a compilation album released by Rhino Records in 1988, featuring 10 hit recordings from 1961. Two versions of this volume in the ""Billboard" Top Hits" series were