It’s the end of another year, and it’s been a bit more difficult to decide which was the best release, at least more difficult than last year. So I’ve basically chosen the ten albums and singles that I liked the best, but the order might be a bit random. But just a bit though.

Just as last year there won’t be any more explanations on why these lists ended up like this, as I’ve already written whatever I wanted to. So check out the playlists, and decide for yourself.

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BEST ALBUMS OF 1961

1. Judy Collins – Maid Of Constant Sorrow
2. The Miracles – Hi! We’re The Miracles
3. Joan Baez – Vol. II
4. Buck Owens – Buck Owens
5. Bobby “Blue” Bland – Two Steps From The Blues
6. Freddie Redd Quintet – Shades of Redd
7. James Brown – The Amazing James Brown
8. The Incredible Jimmy Smith – Home Cookin’
9. Dion – Runaround Sue
10. The Staple Singers – Swing Low Sweet Chariot

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BEST SINGLES OF 1961

1. Stand By Me – Ben E. King
2. Runaway – Del Shannon
3. I Want a Guy – The Supremes
4. Runaround Sue – Dion
5. Please Mr. Postman – The Marvelettes
6. Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
7. Crazy – Patsy Cline
8. Running Scared – Roy Orbison
9. (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame – Elvis Presley
10. It’s Gonna Work Out Fine – Ike & Tina Turner

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Petter Milde

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