Video: '1957 HITS ARCHIVE: That’ll Be The Day - Buddy Holly & The Crickets (his #1 version)'
(Monday, February 25, 1957) — “That’ll Be The Day,” a song written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison was re-recorded today by Holly and his new band, the Crickets at Norman Petty Recording Studio in Clovis, New Mexico. Continue reading Buddy Holly and the Crickets record ‘That’ll Be The Day’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1957)
Video: 'The Seventh Seal' trailer
(Saturday, February 16, 1957) — The Seventh Seal, a Swedish drama-fantasy film about a medieval knight who challenges Death to a chess game to save himself and his friends, opened today in Sweden.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, the film starred Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Inga Landgré and Åke Fridell.
(Saturday, February 16, 1957) — “Young Love” by Tab Hunter peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for six consecutive weeks (Feb. 16/23, Mar. 2/9/16/23, 1957).
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Too Much” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three consecutive weeks (Feb. 9/16/23, 1957). It was Presley’s sixth of 18 number one hits on the pop charts (1956-1969).
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Don’t Forbid Me” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Young Love” by Sonny James peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “The Banana Boat Song” by The Tarriers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.
Video: 'Bill Haley - Newsreel - London Feb -1957'
(Tuesday, February 5, 1957) — Bill Haley and His Comets were mobbed by fans when they arrived in London today for a tour. Continue reading Bill Haley and His Comets mobbed by fans as they arrive in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1957)
(Saturday, February 2, 1957) — “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for six weeks.
Video: 'George P. Metesky confesses after being arrested in the United States. HD Stock Footage'
(Monday, January 21, 1957, shortly before midnight EST) — 53-year-old George Metesky, suspected of being the “Mad Bomber” who injured 15 people over a 16-year period, was arrested tonight in Waterbury, Connecticut. Continue reading New York City ‘Mad Bomber’ arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1957)
