(Saturday, November 18, 1950) — “Harbor Lights” by Sammy Kaye (vocals by Tony Alame and The Kayets) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 18/25, 1950). Continue reading ‘Harbor Lights’ by Sammy Kaye peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1950) →

(Saturday, August 19, 1950) — “Goodnight Irene” by Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra and The Weavers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for 13 consecutive weeks (Aug. 19/26, Sept. 2/9/16/23/30, Oct. 7/14/21/28, Nov. 4/11, 1950). Continue reading ‘Goodnight Irene’ by Gordon Jenkins and his Orchestra and The Weavers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 19 1950) →

(Saturday, April 15, 1950) — “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake” by Eileen Barton with the New Yorkers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 15/22, 1950). Continue reading ‘If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake’ by Eileen Barton peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1950) →

(Saturday, March 18, 1950) — “Music! Music! Music!” by Teresa Brewer with The Dixieland All Stars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 18/25, Apr. 1/8, 1950). Continue reading ‘Music! Music! Music!’ by Teresa Brewer peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1950) →

(Saturday, February 18, 1950) — “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” by Red Foley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 18/25, Mar. 4/11, 1950). Continue reading ‘Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy’ by Red Foley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1950) →

(Saturday, February 11, 1950) — “Rag Mop” by Ames Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rag Mop’ by Ames Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1950) →

(Saturday, January 14, 1950) — “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” by Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 14/21/28, Feb. 4, 1950). Continue reading ‘I Can Dream, Can’t I?’ by Andrews Sisters with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1950) →