‘We Shall Overcome’ by Joan Baez peaks at #90 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1963)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 9, 1963) — “We Shall Overcome” by Joan Baez peaked at #90 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

It was the singer’s first of eight appearances on the chart (through 1975).