(Saturday, August 8, 1953) — “Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)” by Les Paul and Mary Ford peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of 11 non-consecutive weeks (Aug. 8/15/22/29, Sept. 5/12/19/26, Oct. 2, Nov. 7/14, 1953). Continue reading ‘Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)’ by Les Paul and Mary Ford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1953) →

(Saturday, July 25, 1953) — “I’m Walking Behind You” by Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra and Sally Sweetland peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (July 25, Aug. 1, 1953). Continue reading ‘I’m Walking Behind You’ by Eddie Fisher peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1953) →

(Saturday, May 16, 1953) — “The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)” by Percy Faith (with vocals by Felicia Sanders; recorded on Jan. 22, 1953) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of ten consecutive weeks (May 16/23/30, June 6/13/20/27, July 4/11/18, 1953). Continue reading ‘The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)’ by Percy Faith peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1953) →

(Saturday, March 21, 1953) — “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?” by Patti Page with Orchestra Conducted by Jack Rael peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of eight weeks (March 21/28, April 4/11/18/25, May 2/9, 1953). Continue reading ‘(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?’ by Patti Page peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1953) →

(Saturday, February 14, 1953) — “Till I Waltz Again with You” by Teresa Brewer peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five weeks (Feb. 14/21/28, Mar. 7/14, 1953). Continue reading ‘Till I Waltz Again with You’ by Teresa Brewer peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1953) →

(Saturday, January 10, 1953) — “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” by Perry Como with The Ramblers peaked at #1on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five weeks (Jan. 10/17/24/31, Feb. 7, 1953). Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes’ by Perry Como peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1953) →

(Saturday, November 29, 1952) — “Why Don’t You Believe Me?” by Joni James (Orchesta conducted by Lee Douglas) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (Nov. 29, Dec. 6/13/20, 1952; tied with It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2) by Johnny Standley on Nov. 29). Continue reading ‘Why Don’t You Believe Me?’ by Joni James peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1952) →

(Saturday, November 22, 1952) — “It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2)” by Johnny Standley with Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Nov. 22/29, 1952; tied with Why Don’t You Believe Me? by Joni James on Nov. 29). Continue reading ‘It’s in the Book (Parts 1 & 2)’ by Johnny Standley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1952) →