(Saturday, November 6, 1943) — “Paper Doll” by The Mills Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of 12 consecutive weeks (Nov. 6/13/20/27, Dec. 4/11/18/25, 1943, Jan. 1/8/15/22, 1944). Continue reading ‘Paper Doll’ by The Mills Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1943) →

(Saturday, October 30, 1943) — “Pistol Packin’ Mama” by Al Dexter and his Troopers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pistol Packin’ Mama’ by Al Dexter peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1943) →

(Saturday, August 21, 1943) — “In the Blue of Evening” by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Frank Sinatra) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (Aug. 21/28, Sept. 4, 1943). Continue reading ‘In the Blue of Evening’ by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1943) →

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(Monday, July 26, 1943) — Mick Jagger, an English singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead vocalist and one of the founder members of the rock band The Rolling Stones, was born Michael Philip Jagger today in Dartford, England. Continue reading The Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger born in Dartford, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1943) →

(Saturday, July 24, 1943) — “You’ll Never Know” by Dick Haymes featuring the Song Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (July 24/31, Aug. 7/14, 1943). Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Know’ by Dick Haymes featuring the Song Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1943) →

(Saturday, July 3, 1943) — “Comin’ In On A Wing And A Prayer” by The Song Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (July 3/10/17, 1943). Continue reading ‘Comin’ In On A Wing And A Prayer’ by The Song Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1943) →

(Saturday, May 29, 1943) — “That Old Black Magic” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra (with vocals by Skip Nelson and the Modernaires) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National Best Selling Retail Records chart for one week. Continue reading ‘That Old Black Magic’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1943) →

(Saturday, March 6, 1943) — “I’ve Heard That Song Before” by Harry James and his Orchestra (with Helen Forrest on vocal), peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard National List of Best Selling Retail Records chart for the first of thirteen weeks (March 6/13/20/27, April 3/10/17/24, May 1/8/15/22, June 5, 1943). Continue reading ‘I’ve Heard That Song Before’ by Harry James peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1943) →