Bob Dylan Earns Cheers at Carnegie Hall
Oct. 27, 1963 - The solo program by Bob Dylan at Carnegie Hall last night left his listeners stirred and cheering for more. The capacity...
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Oct 11, 2023
Peter, Paul and Mary Release New LP: “In the Wind”
Oct. 11, 1963 - On sale today is Peter, Paul and Mary’s third long-playing record, “In the Wind.” Two singles from the album have already...
Oct 11, 2023
Edith Piaf Dead at 47
Oct. 11, 1963 - Edith Piaf (pictured in 1951), the beloved idol of the French music halls who made a world hit of “La Vie en Rose,” died...
Oct 9, 2023
Bob Dylan to Join Joan Baez at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Oct. 9, 1963 - Folk singer Joan Baez will be joined by Bob Dylan in her concert at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday evening. Although it had...
Oct 7, 2023
Sinatra Pulling Out of Vegas
Oct. 7, 1963 - Frank Sinatra said today he was pulling out of his Nevada gambling interests, estimated to be worth $3.5 million. The...
Oct 7, 2023
Beach Boys Release New LP: “Little Deuce Coupe”
Oct. 7, 1963 - On sale today is The Beach Boys’ fourth long-playing record, “Little Deuce Coupe.” It follows by just three weeks the...
Sep 28, 2023
Florida State Student Arrested at Football Game
Sept. 28, 1963 - James D. Morrison (pictured), a 19-year-old student at Florida State University, was arrested today for being a publicly...
Sep 21, 2023
Billboard Hot 100: “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton
Sept. 21, 1963 - Taking the top spot today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Blue Velvet,” a recording by Bobby Vinton (pictured). The song...
Sep 21, 2023
Music: “Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas
Sept. 21, 1963 - On sale today is “Heat Wave,” the second long-playing record by the girl group Martha and the Vandellas. Released on...
Sep 16, 2023
Music: “She Loves You” by The Beatles
Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is “She Loves You,” a new single by The Beatles, a rock ’n’ roll group from Liverpool, England....
Sep 16, 2023
Music: “Surfer Girl” by The Beach Boys
Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is the newest long-playing record from The Beach Boys,“Surfer Girl.” The single from the album is the...
Sep 10, 2023
Relay Team of Pianists Performs 18-hour 40-minute Composition
Sept. 10, 1963 - A relay team of 10 pianists, with an assist from a New York music critic, finished playing the world’s longest piece of...
Aug 31, 2023
Top of the Charts: “My Boyfriend’s Back” by The Angels
Aug. 31, 1963 - Hitting the top of the charts today is “My Boyfriend’s Back,” a recording by a girl group called The Angels. The song...
Aug 18, 2023
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan Perform in Forest Hills
Aug. 18, 1963 - Joan Baez performed last night for a capacity audience of 14,700 at the Forest Hills Music Festival at the Tennis Stadium...
Aug 10, 2023
Top of the Charts: “Fingertips” by Little Stevie Wonder
Aug. 10, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Fingertips,” a recording by Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder, who is...
Aug 9, 2023
America’s Newest Musical Craze: Surf Music
Aug. 9, 1963 - America’s newest musical craze, which has drowned traditional rock ’n’ roll, has set up 23-year-old Dick Dale (pictured)...
Aug 3, 2023
Top of the Charts: “So Much in Love” by The Tymes
Aug. 3, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “So Much in Love,” a recording by The Tymes. The soul vocal group was...
Jul 12, 2023
Singer-Guitarist José Feliciano Shines at NYC’s Gerde’s Folk City
July 12, 1963 - Performing at New York City’s Gerde’s Folk City this week is José Feliciano, a 17-year-old guitarist and singer. Mr....
Jul 3, 2023
Dinah Washington Marries NFL Star Dick “Night Train” Lane
July 3, 1963 - Jazz singer Dinah Washington married professional football star Dick “Night Train” Lane last night in a surprise ceremony...
Jul 1, 2023
Top of the Charts: “Easier Said Than Done” by The Essex
July 1, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Easier Said Than Done,” a recording by The Essex released by...
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