(Saturday, March 31, 1962) — “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Roy Orbison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 #1962)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1962)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 24 1962)
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The Beach Boys’ first hit ‘Surfin’ peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Mar 24 #1962)
(Saturday, March 24, 1962) — “Surfin’” by The Beach Boys peaked at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading The Beach Boys’ first hit ‘Surfin’ peaks at #75 in USA 60 years ago #OnThis Day #OTD (Mar 24 #1962)
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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
Video: 'Bob Dylan (Debut Album - Official)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, March 19, 1962) — Bob Dylan, the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, 20, (born Robert Allen Zimmerman), was released today by Columbia Records, produced by Columbia’s legendary talent scout John H. Hammond. Continue reading American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan releases debut studio album 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 19 1962)
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‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Midnight in Moscow” by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Midnight in Moscow’ by Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen peaks at #2 in USA #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “Let Me In” by The Sensations peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let Me In’ by The Sensations peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
(Saturday, March 17, 1962) — “What’s Your Name” by Don and Juan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’s Your Name’ by Don and Juan peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1962)
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‘Hey! Baby’ by Bruce Channel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1962)
(Saturday, March 10, 1962) — “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 10/17/24, 1962). Continue reading ‘Hey! Baby’ by Bruce Channel peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1962)
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The Beatles record radio debut in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1962)
Video: 'The Beatles First Radio Air Play - Teenager’s Turn – BBC Here We Go –'
(Wednesday, March 7, 1962, 8:00-8:45 p.m. GMT) — British rock group The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best) recorded their radio debut tonight at the Playhouse Theatre, Hulme, Manchester, for the BBC Light Programme Teenager’s Turn – Here We Go. Continue reading The Beatles record radio debut in Manchester, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1962)
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‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1962)
(Saturday, March 3, 1962) — “Break It to Me Gently” by Brenda Lee peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1962)
