(Saturday, July 14, 1956) — “I’m in Love Again” by Fats Domino peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played in Jukeboxes chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m in Love Again’ by Fats Domino peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 14 1956)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1950s
Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
Video: 'July 9, 1956: Dick Clark makes his first appearance on American Bandstand'
(Monday, July 9, 1956, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — Dick Clark, 26, made his debut today as host of Bandstand on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia. Continue reading Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)
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‘Ooby Dooby’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #59 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 7 1956)
(Saturday, July 7, 1956) — “Ooby Dooby” by Roy Orbison peaked at #59 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ooby Dooby’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #59 in USA 70 years ago today (Jul 7 1956)
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Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley on the Steve Allen Show & Hy Gardner Calling (July 1, 1956)' (Steve Allen Show 0:00-17:58)
(Sunday, July 1, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” singing to an actual hound dog live tonight on NBC’s The Steve Allen Show at the Hudson Theater in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs live on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ variety show from New York City 70 years ago this hour (July 1 1956)
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‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956)
(Saturday, June 30, 1956) — “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #29 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 30 1956)
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‘Slippin’ and Slidin’’ by Little Richard peaks at #33 in USA 70 years ago today (June 30 1956)
(Saturday, June 30, 1956) — “Slippin’ and Slidin’” by Little Richard peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.
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‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)
(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “The Wayward Wind” by Gogi Grant peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for six consecutive weeks (June 16/23/30, July 7/14/21, 1956). Continue reading ‘The Wayward Wind’ by Gogi Grant peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 16 1956)
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‘Standing on the Corner’ by The Four Lads peaks at #3 in USA 70 years ago today (Jun 16 1956)
(Saturday, June 16, 1956) — “Standing on the Corner” by The Four Lads with Ray Ellis & his Orchestra & Chorus (recorded Mar. 1, 1956) peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three weeks.
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Elvis Presley performs on final ‘Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (June 5 1956)
Video: 'Elvis Presley at Milton Berle Show (Live TV 5th June 1956) Full Appearance Remastered HD | S8 E13'
(Tuesday, June 5, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” doing his hip-gyrating act live tonight on the final episode of the original The Milton Berle Show in Los Angeles. Continue reading Elvis Presley performs on final ‘Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (June 5 1956)
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‘Moonglow and Theme from Picnic’ by Morris Stoloff peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (June 2 1956)
(Saturday, June 2, 1956) — “Moonglow and Theme from Picnic” by Morris Stoloff peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for three consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16, 1956).
