(Monday, March 31, 1958) — “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry, ranked seventh on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” was released today by Chess Records. Continue reading ‘Johnny B. Goode’ by Chuck Berry released 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1958)
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‘Lollipop’ by The Chordettes peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1958)
(Monday, March 31, 1958) — “Lollipop” by The Chordettes peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lollipop’ by The Chordettes peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1958)
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Eddie Cochran records ‘Summertime Blues’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1958)
Video: 'Summertime Blues'
(Friday, March 28, 1958) — “Summertime Blues,” a song written by American rockabilly artist Eddie Cochran and his manager Jerry Capehart, was recorded by Cochran today at Gold Star Recording Studios in Hollywood, California, for release on July 21, 1958. Continue reading Eddie Cochran records ‘Summertime Blues’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1958)
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‘Catch a Falling Star’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958)
(Monday, March 24, 1958) — “Catch a Falling Star” by Perry Como peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Catch a Falling Star’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958)
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Elvis Presley inducted into U.S. Army 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958)
Video: 'Elvis Gets Drafted Into the War'
(Monday, March 24, 1958, 6:30 a.m. local time) — Rock music icon Elvis Presley, 23, reported for duty this morning at the draft board office in the M&M Building, 198 South Main in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue reading Elvis Presley inducted into U.S. Army 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1958)
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‘South Pacific’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1958)
Video: 'South Pacific' trailer
(Wednesday, March 19, 1958) — South Pacific, an American romantic musical film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific about a Navy nurse who must choose between love and prejudice during World War II, premiered tonight at the Criterion Theatre in New York City. Continue reading ‘South Pacific’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1958)
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‘Tequila’ by The Champs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
(Monday, March 17, 1958) — “Tequila” by The Champs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 17/24/31, Apr. 7/14). Continue reading ‘Tequila’ by The Champs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
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‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
(Monday, March 17, 1958) — “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Little Sixteen’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
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‘Good Golly, Miss Molly’ by Little Richard peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
(Monday, March 17, 1958) — “Good Golly, Miss Molly” by Little Richard peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Golly, Miss Molly’ by Little Richard peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
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‘Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
(Monday, March 17, 1958) — “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay” by Danny & the Juniors (orchestra conducted by Artie Singer) peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay’ by Danny & the Juniors peaks at #19 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1958)
