Video: 'The "Chirping" Crickets' (12 videos)
(Wednesday, November 27, 1957) — The “Chirping” Crickets, the self-titled debut album from the American rock and roll band The Crickets, led by Buddy Holly, was released today in the U.S. by Brunswick Records. Continue reading ‘The “Chirping” Crickets’ by The Crickets released 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1957)
(Monday, November 25, 1957) — “Summertime” by Sam Cooke peaked at #81 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Summertime’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #81 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1957)
(Monday, November 18, 1957) — “My Special Angel” by Bobby Helms peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Special Angel’ by Bobby Helms peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1957)
(Monday, November 18, 1957) — “The Twelfth of Never” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Twelfth of Never’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1957)
(Monday, November 11, 1957) — “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Little Bitty Pretty One’ by Thurston Harris peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1957)
(Monday, November 4, 1957) — “Silhouettes” by The Rays peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Silhouettes’ by The Rays peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1957)
(Monday, October 28, 1957) — “Keep A-Knockin’ (but You Can’t Come In)” by Little Richard peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top 100 Sides chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep A-Knockin’ (but You Can’t Come In)’ by Little Richard peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1957)
(Monday, October 28, 1957) — “Treat Me Nice” by Elvis Presley peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Treat Me Nice’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #18 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1957)
Video: 'ELVIS PRESLEY - JAILHOUSE ROCK - REMASTERED [take 6] IN STEREO'
(Monday, October 21, 1957) — “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 21/28, Nov. 4/11/18/25, Dec. 16, 1957. Continue reading ‘Jailhouse Rock’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1957)
(Monday, October 21, 1957) — “Chances Are” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Chances Are’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1957)
