(Monday, February 13, 1961) — “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
The Beatles perform at Liverpool’s Cavern Club for first time 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1961)
Video: 'The Cavern Club: The Beat Goes On - Official Trailer'
(Thursday, February 9, 1961, 12:00-2:00 p.m. GMT) — The English rock band The Beatles (featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best) debuted today at The Cavern Club, situated on Mathew Street in central Liverpool, swiftly establishing themselves as the club’s signature act and attracting a loyal audience.
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‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’ by The Shirelles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 30 1961)
(Monday, January 30, 1961) — “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 1961).
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‘Angel Baby’ by Rosie and the Originals peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 23 1961)
(Monday, January 23, 1961) — “Angel Baby” by Rosie and the Originals peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘Wonderland by Night’ by Bert Kaempfert peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1961)
(Monday, January 9, 1961) — “Wonderland by Night” by Bert Kaempfert peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 9/16/23, 1961).
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‘You’re Sixteen’ by Johnny Burnette peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1960)
(Monday, December 26, 1960) — “You’re Sixteen” by Johnny Burnette peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘A Thousand Stars’ by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)
(Monday, December 12, 1960) — “A Thousand Stars” by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Thousand Stars’ by Kathy Young with The Innocents peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)
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‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)
(Monday, December 12, 1960) — “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1960)
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‘He Will Break Your Heart’ by Jerry Butler peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1960)
(Monday, December 5, 1960) — “He Will Break Your Heart” by Jerry Butler peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘He Will Break Your Heart’ by Jerry Butler peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1960)
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Jackie Wilson, Mort Sahl perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1960)
Video: 'Jackie Wilson "Lonely Teardrops" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, December 4, 1960, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Jackie Wilson performed “Lonely Teardrops” and comedian Mort Sahl talked about the Korean War on tonight’s CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Jackie Wilson, Mort Sahl perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1960)
