Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘It’s Over’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 23 1964)

(Saturday, May 23, 1964) — “It’s Over” by Roy Orbison peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Over’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 23 1964)

‘Sie Liebt Dich’/’I’ll Get You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1964)


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(Thursday, May 21, 1964) — “Sie Liebt Dich,” a German language version of the smash hit “She Loves You,” and “I’ll Get You” by The Beatles were released today in the U.S. as a single on the Swan label. Continue reading ‘Sie Liebt Dich’/’I’ll Get You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1964)

‘My Guy’ by Mary Wells peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1964)

(Saturday, May 16, 1964) — “My Guy” by Mary Wells peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 16/23, 1964). Continue reading ‘My Guy’ by Mary Wells peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1964)

‘Ronnie’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1964)

(Saturday, May 16, 1964) — “Ronnie” by The Four Seasons peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ronnie’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1964)

The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)


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(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)

‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan and Dean peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “The Pink Panther Theme” by Henry Mancini peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)