Video: 'Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)'
(Monday, May 4, 1959, evening PDT) — The 1st Annual Grammy Awards, presented by The Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry, was held tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Continue reading First Grammy Awards ceremony to recognize achievements in music industry held 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
Video: 'Will The Real Mr. Sellers Please Stand Up (1969)' (May 4, 1969, at 20:58-21:22)
(Sunday, May 4, 1969; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a wrap party tonight at Les Ambassadeurs in London, for the film The Magic Christian, which had concluded principal photography on May 2, 1969. Continue reading Three Beatles attend wrap party for ‘The Magic Christian’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1969)
(Monday, May 4, 1959) — “Almost Grown” by Chuck Berry peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Grown’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #32 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1959)
