(Monday, July 11, 1960) — “Alley Oop” by The Hollywood Argyles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Alley Oop’ by The Hollywood Argyles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1960) →

(Monday, July 4, 1960) — “Because They’re Young” by Duane Eddy and The Rebels peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Because They’re Young’ by Duane Eddy peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1960) →

(Monday, June 27, 1960) — “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” by Connie Francis peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 27, July 4, 1960). Continue reading ‘Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool’ by Connie Francis peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1960) →

(Monday, May 23, 1960) — “Cathy’s Clown” by The Everly Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (May 23/30, June 6/13/20, 1960). Continue reading ‘Cathy’s Clown’ by The Everly Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 23 1960) →

(Monday, May 16, 1960) — “Bésame Mucho” by The Coasters peaked at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bésame Mucho’ by The Coasters peaks at #70 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1960) →

(Monday, April 18, 1960) — “Sweet Nothin’s” by Brenda Lee peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sweet Nothin’s’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1960) →

(Monday, April 18, 1960) — “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ by Barrett Strong peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1960) →

Video: 'Eddie Cochran - Cherished Memories (2001 British documentary)'

(Saturday, April 16, 1960, 11:50 p.m. GMT) — American rock musician Eddie Cochran, 21, who wrote and recorded the classic “Summertime Blues,” was fatally injured tonight when the taxi he was riding in blew a tire and crashed into a lamp post on the A4 in Chippenham, England. Continue reading Rock star Eddie Cochran fatally injured in crash in Britain 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1960) →