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Feb 28, 2023

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...

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...