(Saturday, June 20, 1942) — “Sleepy Lagoon” by Harry James and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (June 20/27, July 4/11, 1942). Continue reading ‘Sleepy Lagoon’ by Harry James peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1942)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1940s
Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Documentary'
(Thursday, June 18, 1942) — Paul McCartney, an English singer, songwriter, and musician who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter, and bassist for the rock music band The Beatles, was born James Paul McCartney today at Walton Hospital in the Walton area of Liverpool. Continue reading Rock music icon Paul McCartney born in Liverpool, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 18 1942)
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Bing Crosby records ‘White Christmas,’ best-selling single of all-time, in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1942)
(Friday, May 29, 1942) — “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, the world’s best-selling single (in terms of sales of physical media), was recorded today with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers at the Radio Recorders recording studio, 932 N. Western Avenue in Los Angeles. Continue reading Bing Crosby records ‘White Christmas,’ best-selling single of all-time, in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1942)
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‘Tangerine’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1942)
(Saturday, May 9, 1942) — “Tangerine” by Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra (vocal choruses by Bob Eberly and Helen O’Connell) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (May 9/16/23/30, June 6/13, 1942). Continue reading ‘Tangerine’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1942)
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‘Moonlight Cocktail’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1942)
(Saturday, February 28, 1942) — “Moonlight Cocktail” by Glenn Miller (with vocals by Ray Eberle and The Modernaires) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of 10 consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4/11/18/25, May 2, 1942). Continue reading ‘Moonlight Cocktail’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1942)
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‘Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol’ Me)’ by Woody Herman peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1942)
(Saturday, February 14, 1942) — “Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol’ Me)” by Woody Herman And His Orchestra (with brief cameo vocal appearances by composer Harold Arlen) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol’ Me)’ by Woody Herman peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1942)
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Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork born in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1942)
Video: 'R.I.P Peter Tork (Tribute video)'
(Friday, February 13, 1942) — American musician, composer, and actor Peter Tork, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson today at the former Doctors Hospital in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork born in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1942)
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First gold record presented to Glenn Miller for ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1942)
(Tuesday, February 10, 1942) — The first gold record was presented today to Glenn Miller for “Chattanooga Choo Choo” by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, featuring vocals by Tex Beneke, Paula Kelly and the Modernaires, with sales of 1.2 million copies. Continue reading First gold record presented to Glenn Miller for ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1942)
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‘A String of Pearls’ by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1942)
(Saturday, February 7, 1942) — “A String of Pearls” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Feb. 7/21, 1942). Continue reading ‘A String of Pearls’ by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1942)
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‘Elmer’s Tune’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1941)
(Saturday, December 20, 1941) — “Elmer’s Tune” by Glenn Miller (with Ray Eberle on lead vocals and the Modernaires on backing vocals, recorded Aug. 11, 1941) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Elmer’s Tune’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1941)
