French number one songs in 1961

What songs were number one in 1961? This is the full list of the French number one songs from the year 1961. There were a total of 10 French #1 tracks in the year 1961 starting with Itsy Bitsy Petit Bikini by Dalida which went to #1 on 7th November, 1960 and remained at the top spot for 8 weeks.

The French song that was number one for the longest single run in 1961 was Non, je ne regrette rien by Édith Piaf which went to number one on 16th January, 1961 and stayed at the top slot for 15 weeks.

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