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May 27, 2023

Beatles Latest Single: “From Me to You”

May 27, 1963 - On sale today in U.S. record stores is “From Me to You,” the latest single from the British rock ’n’ roll group The...

May 27, 2023

Bob Dylan’s Latest LP: “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”

May 27, 1963 - On sale today is Bob Dylan’s second long-playing record, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” a Columbia Records release. Whereas...

May 18, 2023

Jimmy Soul’s “If You Wanna Be Happy” Hits No. 1

May 18, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 today on the Billboard Hot 100 is Jimmy Soul’s “If You Wanna Be Happy.” It is based on the song "Ugly...

May 16, 2023

Tony Bennett Wins Grammy for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”

May 16, 1963 - “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” a recording by Tony Bennett (pictured with his family in Englewood, N.J.), was...

May 9, 2023

Music: James Brown’s “Live at the Apollo”

May 9, 1963 - On sale today is James Brown’s latest LP release, “Live at the Apollo.” The record, Mr. Brown’s first live album, was...

Apr 27, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “I Will Follow Him” by Little Peggy March Hits No. 1

Apr. 27, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “I Will Follow Him,” a recording by Little Peggy March. Born Margaret...

Apr 19, 2023

New LP: Andy Williams’ “Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests”

Apr. 19, 1963 - On sale today is Andy Williams’s eleventh studio long-playing record, “Days of Wine and Roses and Other TV Requests,” a...

Apr 13, 2023

TV: ABC’s “Hootenanny”

Apr. 13, 1963 - To capitalize on the national vogue for folk music — particularly among college students — ABC has begun a Saturday-night...

Apr 13, 2023

Folksinger Bob Dylan Performs at Town Hall

Apr. 13, 1963 - Bob Dylan, a folk musician, gave a program of his own compositions at New York’s Town Hall last night. Mr. Dylan is 21...

Apr 10, 2023

Elvis Presley’s New LP “It Happened at the World’s Fair” In Record Stores Now

Apr. 10, 1963 - On sale today is Elvis Presley’s latest long-playing record, “It Happened at the World’s Fair,” the sixth soundtrack...

Mar 30, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “He’s So Fine” Hits No. 1

Mar. 30, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “He’s So Fine,” a song recorded by The Chiffons, a girl group from the...

Mar 25, 2023

Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ U.S.A.” L.P. Hits Record Stores

Mar. 25, 1963 - On sale today is the Beach Boys’ second long-playing album, “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The title track was released as a single...

Mar 23, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “Our Day Will Come” Hits No. 1

Mar. 23, 1963 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Our Day Will Come,” a recording by R&B group Ruby & the...

Mar 2, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “Walk Like a Man” Hits No. 1

Mar. 2, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Walk Like a Man,” a recording by The Four Seasons. The song, written by...

Feb 28, 2023

Sam Cooke Releases “Mr. Soul,” 9th LP Album

Feb. 28, 1963 - On sale today is “Mr. Soul,” the ninth long-playing studio album by singer-songwriter Sam Cooke (pictured). The album was...

Feb 25, 2023

Beatles Release Single “Please Please Me”

Feb. 25, 1963 - On sale now is “Please Please Me,” a single recording by the British rock-and-roll group The Beatles. The B-side is...

Feb 23, 2023

Johnny Cash Releases 15th LP Album — “Blood, Sweat and Tears”

Feb. 23, 1963 - On sale today is “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” the 15th long-playing album by singer Johnny Cash. It is a collection of songs...

Feb 15, 2023

New Album from The Crystals: “He’s a Rebel”

Feb. 15, 1963 - On sale today is a new long-playing album by The Crystals (pictured), “He’s a Rebel.” The album, the second by the New...

Feb 9, 2023

No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100: “Hey Paula”

Feb. 9, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Hey Paula,” a recording by the duo Paul & Paula. Paul and Paula’s true...

Jan 26, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singers Is No. 1

Jan. 26, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Walk Right In,” a recording by The Rooftop Singers, a folk-singing trio....