‘Taking a Chance on Love’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1943)

(Saturday, June 12, 1943) — “Taking a Chance on Love” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal chorus by Helen Forrest) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (June 12/19/26, 1943).