AMERICAN BANDSTAND TOP TEN HITS of 12/27/1961: 1. The Tokens-The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) 2. Bobby Vee-Run to Him 3. Chubby Checker-The Twist 4. James Darren-Goodbye Cruel World 5. Leroy Van Dyke-Walk on By 6. Joey Dee & The Starliters-The Peppermint Twist 7. The Marvelettes-Please Mr. Postman 8. Neil Sedaka-Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen(16) 9. Sandy Nelson-Let There Be Drums 10. Elvis Presley-I Can't Help Falling in Love with You.