(Saturday, May 11, 1963) — “Puff, the Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ by Peter, Paul and Mary peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1963)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
The Rolling Stones record their first single ‘Come On’/’I Want to Be Loved’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1963)
Video: 'Come On (2022 Stereo Mix / Remaster) - The Rolling Stones'
(Friday, May 10, 1963, evening British Summer Time) — The Rolling Stones recorded their first single tonight at Olympic Studios on Carton Street in London, covering Chuck Berry’s “Come On” and “I Want to Be Loved” by Willie Dixon. Continue reading The Rolling Stones record their first single ‘Come On’/’I Want to Be Loved’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1963)
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‘Pipeline’ by The Chantays peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1963)
(Saturday, May 4, 1963) — “Pipeline” by The Chantays peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Pipeline’ by The Chantays peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1963)
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‘I Will Follow Him’ by Little Peggy March peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “I Will Follow Him” by Little Peggy March peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three consecutive weeks (Apr. 27, May 4/11, 1963). Continue reading ‘I Will Follow Him’ by Little Peggy March peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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‘Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)’ by The Cookies peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)” by The Cookies peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad (About My Baby)’ by The Cookies peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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‘On Broadway’ by The Drifters peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “On Broadway” by The Drifters peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘On Broadway’ by The Drifters peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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‘Watermelon Man’ by Mongo Santamaría peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
(Saturday, April 27, 1963) — “Watermelon Man” by Mongo Santamaría peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Watermelon Man’ by Mongo Santamaría peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1963)
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The Beatles perform live for BBC radio’s ‘Swinging Sound ’63’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1963)
Audio: 'The Beatles Live At Royal Albert Hall, London (18 April, 1963)'
(Thursday, April 18, 1963, 10:02 p.m. BST) — The Beatles performed live for the BBC Light Programme Swinging Sound ’63, topping the bill tonight at Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform live for BBC radio’s ‘Swinging Sound ’63’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1963)
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The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)
Audio: 'When the Beatles met the Rolling Stones'
(Sunday, April 14, 1963) — The Beatles had a rare night off so, after their third appearance on the ITV show Thank Your Lucky Stars, they drove tonight to Richmond, a town in southwest London, to see a new group, The Rolling Stones, perform. Continue reading The Beatles meet The Rolling Stones at Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1963)
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‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
(Saturday, April 13, 1963) — “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” by Andy Williams ( written by Jerome “Doc” Pomus and Mort Shuman) peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’ by Andy Williams peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1963)
