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Jun 6, 2022
Sinatra Performs at the Lido in Paris
June 6, 1962 - Frank Sinatra sang last night for the first time in Paris. He appeared at the Lido nightclub, where an audience of 600...
Jun 4, 2022
"The Sound of Johnny Cash" LP Hits Record Stores
June 4, 1962 - On sale today is Johnny Cash’s latest album, “The Sound of Johnny Cash.” Among other songs, it contains “In the Jailhouse...
Jun 2, 2022
Top of the Charts: Ray Charles's "I Can't Stop Loving You"
June 2, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today was "I Can't Stop Loving You,” a recording by Ray Charles. Mr. Charles...
May 31, 2022
"Peter, Paul and Mary" Hits Record Stores
May 31, 1962 - On sale in record stores now is “Peter, Paul and Mary,” the debut long-playing album by the eponymous folk music trio. The...
May 26, 2022
"Stranger on the Shore" Tops the Billboard Hot 100
May 26, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Stranger on the Shore,” a piece for clarinet written by Acker Bilk...
May 5, 2022
Shirelles' "Soldier Boy" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
May 5, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Soldier Boy,” by The Shirelles. The song’s lyrics are a profession of love...
Apr 21, 2022
Billboard Hot 100: "Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley Hits No. 1
Apr. 21, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley. The song was written by Aaron...
Sep 4, 2021
"Michael Row the Boat Ashore" No. 1 on Billboard Chart
Sept. 4, 1961 - Reaching no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 is "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" by the Highwaymen. The song is an old Negro...
Jul 10, 2021
Bobby Lewis's "Tossin' and Turnin'" Hits #1 on Billboard Charts
July 10, 1961 - Reaching no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 is "Tossin' and Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis. Lewis was born in Indiana and raised in...
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