The #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 on 8 Dec 1962 was Big Girls Don't Cry by The 4 Seasons.
Sheila
From December 1-9 1961 the number 1 hit song was "Big Bad John" by Jimmy Dean, from December 10 - 16 the Marvelettes song "Please Mr. Postman" was number 1, and from December 17 "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens.
"Sheila" by Tommy Roe was the number 1 hit song on September 8, 1962.
Roses are Red (My Love)
Monster Mash by Boris Bobby Pickett
Why Don't You Believe Me - Joni James
"Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley
Why Don't You Believe Me - Joni James
89 Years
The #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 on 17 May 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles.
Stranger on the Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk was number one on 5/27/62
"Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)" by Rod Stewart.