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Jun 20, 2023

Jazz and Folk Concerts Scheduled at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium

June 20, 1963 - A series of jazz and folk music events has been scheduled for Saturday evenings at the Forest Hills (Queens) Tennis...

Jun 15, 2023

Top of the Charts: “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto

June 15, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Sukiyaki," a song performed by Japanese crooner Kyu Sakamoto (pictured...

Jun 10, 2023

Music: “The Patsy Cline Story”

June 10, 1963 - On sale today is “The Patsy Cline Story,” a double compilation album consisting of the late country singer’s best-known...

Jun 2, 2023

Top of the Charts: “It’s My Party” by Leslie Gore

June 2, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “It’s My Party,” a recording by Lesley Gore produced by Quincy Jones. The...

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 28, 2023

Jazz Trumpeter Chet Baker Deported from Britain

Mar. 28, 1963 - American jazz trumpet player Chet Baker has been deported from Great Britain to France, the British home office announced...

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 6, 2023

🚨Country Singer Patsy Cline, Three Others Dead in Plane Crash

Mar. 6, 1963 - The shattered bodies of Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas — all top country singers — were found today in...

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...