(Saturday, March 2, 1957) — “Love Is Strange” by Mickey & Sylvia peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for two weeks.

Video: '1957 HITS ARCHIVE: That’ll Be The Day - Buddy Holly & The Crickets (his #1 version)'

(Monday, February 25, 1957) — “That’ll Be The Day,” a song written by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison was re-recorded today by Holly and his new band, the Crickets at Norman Petty Recording Studio in Clovis, New Mexico. Continue reading Buddy Holly and the Crickets record ‘That’ll Be The Day’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1957) →

(Saturday, February 16, 1957) — “Young Love” by Tab Hunter peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for six consecutive weeks (Feb. 16/23, Mar. 2/9/16/23, 1957).

(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Don’t Forbid Me” by Pat Boone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week.

(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “Young Love” by Sonny James peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.

(Saturday, February 9, 1957) — “The Banana Boat Song” by The Tarriers peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week.

Video: 'Bill Haley - Newsreel - London Feb -1957'

(Tuesday, February 5, 1957) — Bill Haley and His Comets were mobbed by fans when they arrived in London today for a tour. Continue reading Bill Haley and His Comets mobbed by fans as they arrive in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1957) →

(Saturday, February 2, 1957) — “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for six weeks.