Peak
1
Weeks
19
Score
4,571
Chart Year
1958
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"Tequila" is a 1958 Latin-inspired surf instrumental song written by Chuck Rio and recorded by American Rock and roll band The Champs. "Tequila" became a No. 1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its release and continues to be strongly referenced in pop culture to this day.[3] In 1958, the song won a Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance.[4] In 2001, that song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
♫ Instrumental ♫ Tequila ♫ Instrumental ♫ Tequila ♫ Instrumental ♫ Tequila!
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 24, 1958 | 67 | 59 |
| 2 | Mar 3, 1958 | 23 | 103 |
| 3 | Mar 10, 1958 | 9 | 117 |
| 4 | Mar 17, 1958 | 1 | 125 |
| 5 | Mar 24, 1958 | 1 | 125 |
| 6 | Mar 31, 1958 | 1 | 125 |
| 7 | Apr 7, 1958 | 1 | 125 |
| 8 | Apr 14, 1958 | 1 | 125 |
| 9 | Apr 21, 1958 | 3 | 123 |
| 10 | Apr 28, 1958 | 5 | 121 |
| 11 | May 5, 1958 | 7 | 119 |
| 12 | May 12, 1958 | 8 | 118 |
| 13 | May 19, 1958 | 9 | 117 |
| 14 | May 26, 1958 | 11 | 115 |
| 15 | Jun 2, 1958 | 23 | 103 |
| 16 | Jun 9, 1958 | 44 | 82 |
| 17 | Jun 16, 1958 | 30 | 96 |
| 18 | Jun 23, 1958 | 35 | 91 |
| 19 | Jun 30, 1958 | 94 | 32 |