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Oct 27, 2023

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...

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...