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)
(Monday, November 28, 1960) — “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Nov. 28, Dec. 5/12/19/26, Jan. 2, 1961).
Continue reading ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1960)
(Monday, November 21, 1960) — “Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stay’ by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1960)
(Monday, November 14, 1960) — “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Georgia on My Mind’ by Ray Charles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1960)
(Monday, November 14, 1960) — “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Talk Too Much’ by Joe Jones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1960)
(Monday, November 7, 1960) — “Blue Angel” by Roy Orbison peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blue Angel’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1960)
(Monday, October 24, 1960) — “I Want to Be Wanted” by Brenda Lee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want to Be Wanted’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1960)
(Monday, October 17, 1960) — “Save the Last Dance for Me” by The Drifters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/31, Nov. 7, 1960). Continue reading ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’ by The Drifters peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1960)
Video: 'The Beatles in Hamburg'
(Saturday, October 15, 1960, afternoon Central European Time; during The Beatles in Hamburg) — For the very first time, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — the final line-up of The Beatles — recorded music together today in Hamburg, West Germany. Continue reading John, Paul, George & Ringo record music together for the first time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1960)
(Monday, October 10, 1960) — “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Custer’ by Larry Verne peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1960)
