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Jan 18, 2023

Frankie Avalon Marries Dental Technician

Jan. 18, 1963 - Singer Frankie Avalon and Kay Diebel, former dental technician, were married at 11 a.m. today at St. Charles Catholic...

Jan 15, 2023

New LP: “Moving” by Peter, Paul and Mary

Jan. 15, 1963 - On sale today is folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary’s second long-playing record, “Moving.” Standout songs on the album are...

Jan 13, 2023

On Sale: “Dean ‘Tex’ Martin: Country Style”

Jan. 13, 1963 - On sale today is Dean Martin’s new long-playing record, “Dean ‘Tex’ Martin: Country Style.” It is Mr. Martin’s first...

Jan 12, 2023

Billboard Hot 100: “Go Away Little Girl” is No. 1

Jan. 12, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Go Away Little Girl,” a recording by Steve Lawrence. The song, written...

Dec 26, 2022

“West Side Story” Soundtrack is Voted Best LP of 1962

Dec. 26, 1962 - The soundtrack for the movie “West Side Story” was chosen today by more than 100 British record columnists as the best...

Dec 22, 2022

Billboard Hot 100: The Tornados’ “Telstar” is No. 1

Dec. 22, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Telstar,” an instrumental recording by the English group The...

Dec 18, 2022

Movies: “Frank Sinatra in Israel”

Dec. 18, 1962 - “Frank Sinatra in Israel” is a film which documents the singer’s first ever visit to Israel as part of his multi-national...

Dec 4, 2022

Music: “All Aboard the Blue Train with Johnny Cash”

Dec. 4, 1962 - On sale today is the latest Johnny Cash long-playing record, “All Aboard the Blue Train with Johnny Cash.” The album is a...

Nov 17, 2022

Top of the Charts: “Big Girls Don’t Cry”

Nov. 17, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” a recording by The Four Seasons (pictured). The...

Nov 3, 2022

Top of the Charts: “He’s a Rebel”

Nov. 3, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “He’s a Rebel,” a recording by the girl group The Crystals. The song,...

Oct 20, 2022

“Monster Mash” by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers Hits No. 1

Oct. 20, 1962 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today — and just in time for Halloween — is the novelty song “Monster Mash,”...

Oct 5, 2022

Music: “Love Me Do” by The Beatles

Oct. 5, 1962 - The Beatles, an English rock ‘n’ roll band formed in Liverpool two years ago, released their first single today on the...

Oct 1, 2022

Music: “Surfin’ Safari” by The Beach Boys

Oct. 1, 1962 - On sale in local record stores today is the debut album by The Beach Boys, “Surfin’ Safari.” The LP album was preceded by...

Sep 15, 2022

Billboard: The Four Seasons’ “Sherry” Hits No. 1

Sept. 15, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Sherry,” written by Bob Gaudio and recorded by The Four Seasons. Gaudio...

Sep 1, 2022

Tommy Roe’s “Sheila” Hits No. 1

Sept. 1, 1962 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Sheila” by Tommy Roe, an ABC-Paramount release. Roe originally...

Aug 25, 2022

Top of the Charts: “The Loco-Motion” by Little Eva

Aug. 25, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “The Loco-Motion” by Little Eva. The song was written by the...

Aug 11, 2022

Top of the Charts; “Breakins Up Is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka

Aug. 11, 1962 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is Neil Sedaka’s “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” an RCA Victor release....

Jul 14, 2022

Top of the Charts: “Roses Are Red (My Love)” by Bobby Vinton

July 14, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Roses Are Red (My Love)” by Bobby Vinton. Mr. Vinton discovered the song...

Jun 18, 2022

Tony Bennett's Latest LP On Sale Now

June 18, 1962 - On sale today is Tony Bennett’s latest album, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” released by Columbia Records. The title...

Jun 17, 2022

Sinatra Returns from Charity Tour, Raised $1.2 Million for Underprivileged Children

June 17, 1962 - Frank Sinatra Airport in New York today from London after a benefit tour of two and a half months for handicapped and...