(Monday, July 13, 1959) — “Lonely Boy” by Paul Anka peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (July 13/20/27, Aug. 3 1959). Continue reading ‘Lonely Boy’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1959) →

(Monday, July 13, 1959) — “I Only Have Eyes for You” by The Flamingos peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by The Flamingos peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1959) →

(Monday, July 13, 1959) — “Back in the U.S.A.” by Chuck Berry peaked at #37 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Back in the U.S.A.’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #37 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1959) →

Video: 'Steve Dahl’s Notorious 1979 Disco Demolition'

(Thursday, July 12, 1979, 8:40 p.m. CDT) — Thousands of spectators at a Chicago White Sox game rushed the field at Comiskey Park tonight during Disco Demolition Night, declaring dance-oriented disco music dead. Continue reading ‘Disco Demolition Night’ erupts into melee at Comiskey Park 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1979) →

(Saturday, July 12, 1969) — “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (July 12/19/26, Aug. 2/9/16, 1969). Continue reading ‘In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)’ by Zager and Evans peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1969) →

(Saturday, July 12, 1969) — “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Starshine’ by Oliver peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1969) →