(Monday, September 15, 1958) — “Born Too Late” by The Poni-Tails peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Born Too Late’ by The Poni-Tails peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1958)
Category Archives: 1950s
‘West Side Story’ Broadway cast perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1958)
Video: 'West Side Story "Cool" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, September 14, 1958, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Broadway cast of West Side Story performed “Cool” on tonight’s 11th season premiere of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Broadway cast perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1958)
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‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1958)
Video: '01. Wanted Dead or Alive Season 1 Episode 01 - The Martin Poster'
(Saturday, September 6, 1958, 8:30-9:00 p.m EDT) — Wanted Dead or Alive, an American Western television series about a bounty hunter, debuted tonight on CBS-TV, starring Steve McQueen. Continue reading ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ debuts on CBS-TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1958)
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‘Volare’ by Dean Martin peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1958)
(Monday, September 1, 1958) — “Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)” by Dean Martin With Orchestra Conducted By Gus Levene peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Volare’ by Dean Martin peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1958)
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‘Little Star’ by The Elegants peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1958)
(Monday, August 25, 1958) — “Little Star” by The Elegants peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Little Star’ by The Elegants peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1958)
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‘Fever’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1958)
(Monday, August 25, 1958) — “Fever” by Peggy Lee with Jack Marshall’s Music peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fever’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1958)
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‘Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)’ by Domenico Modugno peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1958)
(Monday, August 18, 1958) — “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)” by Domenico Modugno with Fonit Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 18, Sept. 1/8/15/22, 1958). Continue reading ‘Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)’ by Domenico Modugno peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1958)
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‘Poor Little Fool’ by Ricky Nelson first #1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson peaked at #1 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 4/11, 1958). Continue reading ‘Poor Little Fool’ by Ricky Nelson first #1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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‘Splish Splash’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin peaked at #3 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Splish Splash’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
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‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ by The Johnny Otis Show peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
(Monday, August 4, 1958) — “Willie and the Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show peaked at #9 on today’s debut Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ by The Johnny Otis Show peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1958)
