Aug. 15, 1964 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Everybody Loves Somebody,” performed by Dean Martin.
The song was written by Irving Taylor and Ken Lane in 1947 and has been recorded by several artists, including Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.
Although still a major recording artist, Mr. Martin had not had a top 40 hit since 1948. With the “British Invasion” groups ruling the charts, few had hopes that an Italian crooner who had been singing mainly standards for 20 years would sway many teenagers. Mr. Martin is reported to resent rock ’n’ roll, and his attitude has created conflict at home with his 12-year-old son, Dean Jr., who is a Beatles fan. Mr. Martin told his son: “I’m gonna knock your pallies off the charts.”
Now, he has done just that. “Everybody Loves Somebody” knocked the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” off the No. 1 slot on Billboard.
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