(for the week ending Wednesday, December 21, 1955) — “White Christmas” by The Drifters featuring Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinckney peaked at #80 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart (published Dec. 31, 1955) for one week. Continue reading ‘White Christmas’ by The Drifters peaks at #80 in USA 70 years ago today (Dec 21 1955)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1950s
Carl Perkins records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in Memphis 70 years ago today (Dec 19 1955)
Video: '(1955) Sun ''Blue Suede Shoes'' (Take 1) Carl Perkins'
(Monday, December 19, 1955) — “Blue Suede Shoes,” considered one of the first rockabilly records, was recorded by Carl Perkins today at Sun Studio in Memphis. Continue reading Carl Perkins records ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in Memphis 70 years ago today (Dec 19 1955)
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‘Nuttin’ for Christmas’ by Art Mooney with Barry Gordon debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 7 1955)
(Saturday, December 7, 1955) — “Nuttin’ for Christmas” by Art Mooney and His Orchestra, with six-year-old Barry Gordon as lead vocalist debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard “The Top 100” chart (for survey week ending November 30). Continue reading ‘Nuttin’ for Christmas’ by Art Mooney with Barry Gordon debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 7 1955)
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‘Sixteen Tons’ by Tennessee Ernie Ford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 26 1955)
(Saturday, November 26, 1955) — “Sixteen Tons” by The Tennessee Ernie Ford peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven consecutive weeks (Nov. 26, Dec. 3/10/17/24/31, 1955, Jan. 7, 1956). Continue reading ‘Sixteen Tons’ by Tennessee Ernie Ford peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 26 1955)
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RCA Records signs Elvis Presley after buying out his Sun Records contract 70 years ago today (Nov 21 1955)
Video: 'Elvis Presley and Heartbreak Hotel & Elvis signs with RCA Records | Elvis Presley 1955'
(Monday, November 21, 1955) — RCA Records purchased the contract, singles and released masters of 20-year-old Elvis Presley today from Sam Phillips of Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $40,000 ($35,000 to Sun and a $5,000 bonus to Presley).
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Bo Diddley performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1955)
Video: 'Bo Diddley - Ed Sullivan Show 1955'
(Sunday, November 20, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Bo Diddley performed “Bo Diddley” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Bo Diddley performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1955)
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‘Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie’ by Bill Haley and the Comets peaks at #23 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 19 1955)
(Saturday, November 19, 1955) — “Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie” by Bill Haley and the Comets peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie’ by Bill Haley and the Comets peaks at #23 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 19 1955)
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‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by The Platters peaks at #5 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 5 1955)
(Saturday, November 5, 1955) — “Only You (And You Alone)” by The Platters peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by The Platters peaks at #5 in USA 70 years ago today (Nov 5 1955)
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‘Autumn Leaves’ by Roger Williams peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Oct 29 1955)
(Saturday, October 29, 1955) — “Autumn Leaves” by Roger Williams was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 29, Nov. 5/12/19, 1955).
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Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)
Video: 'Nat King Cole & Maria Cole "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, October 23, 1955, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Nat “King” Cole performed “Walking My Baby Back Home” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Nat ‘King’ Cole performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Oct 23 1955)
