Sam Cooke Releases “Mr. Soul,” 9th LP Album
Feb. 28, 1963 - On sale today is “Mr. Soul,” the ninth long-playing studio album by singer-songwriter Sam Cooke (pictured). The album was...
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Feb 25, 2023
Beatles Release Single “Please Please Me”
Feb. 25, 1963 - On sale now is “Please Please Me,” a single recording by the British rock-and-roll group The Beatles. The B-side is...
Feb 23, 2023
Johnny Cash Releases 15th LP Album — “Blood, Sweat and Tears”
Feb. 23, 1963 - On sale today is “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” the 15th long-playing album by singer Johnny Cash. It is a collection of songs...
Feb 15, 2023
New Album from The Crystals: “He’s a Rebel”
Feb. 15, 1963 - On sale today is a new long-playing album by The Crystals (pictured), “He’s a Rebel.” The album, the second by the New...
Feb 9, 2023
No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100: “Hey Paula”
Feb. 9, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Hey Paula,” a recording by the duo Paul & Paula. Paul and Paula’s true...
Jan 26, 2023
Billboard Hot 100: “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singers Is No. 1
Jan. 26, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Walk Right In,” a recording by The Rooftop Singers, a folk-singing trio....
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 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 16, 2022
Brazilian “Bossa Nova” Dance Sweeps the Nation
Dec. 16, 1962 - A dance rhythm from Brazil known as the bossa nova may become the nation’s biggest ballroom favorite since the early days...
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 24, 2022
Peter, Paul and Mary Perform at Carnegie Hall
Nov. 24, 1962 - Riding a crest of national popularity, folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary gave their first Carnegie Hall concert tonight....
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...
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