(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) →

(Saturday, October 18, 1952) — “I Went to Your Wedding” by Patti Page (with Orchestra conducted by Jack Rael) was the #1 song on today’s “Billboard” Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five weeks (Oct. 18/25, Nov. 1/8/15, 1952). Continue reading ‘I Went to Your Wedding’ by Patti Page peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1952) →

(Saturday, September 13, 1952) — “You Belong to Me” by Jo Stafford with Paul Weston and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (Sept. 13/20/27, Oct. 4/11, 1952). Continue reading ‘You Belong to Me’ by Jo Stafford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1952) →

(Saturday, July 12, 1952) — “Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart” by Vera Lynn peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks (July 12/19/26, Aug. 2/9/16/23/30, Sept. 6, 1952). Continue reading ‘Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart’ by Vera Lynn peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1952) →

(Saturday, July 5, 1952) — “Delicado” by Percy Faith and his Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Delicado’ by Percy Faith peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1952) →

(Saturday, June 21, 1952) — “Here in My Heart” by Al Martino peaked at #1 today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of two weeks (June 21/28, 1952). Continue reading ‘Here in My Heart’ by Al Martino peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1952) →

(Saturday, May 17, 1952) — “Blue Tango” by Leroy Anderson (and his “Pops” Concert Orchestra) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (May 17/24/31, June 7/14, 1952). Continue reading ‘Blue Tango’ by Leroy Anderson peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1952) →

Video: 'Alan Freed apologized for The Moondog Coronation Ball riot 65 years ago.'

(Friday, March 21, 1952, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Alan Freed, a disc jockey who popularized the term “Rock and Roll” at WJW-Radio in Cleveland, Ohio, organized what is generally accepted as the first major rock and roll concert — the Moondog Coronation Ball — tonight at the Cleveland Arena. Continue reading Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed organizes first rock ‘n’ roll concert 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1952) →