Top of the Charts: “I’m Leaving It Up to You” by Dale & Grace
Nov. 23, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “I'm Leaving It Up to You,” a recording by the American duo Dale &...
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- Nov 22
On Sale Today: “A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector”
Nov. 22, 1963 - On sale today is a new long-playing album called “A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector.” The Christmas selections...
- Nov 16
Top of the Charts: “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo & April Stevens
Nov. 16, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Deep Purple,” a recording by Nino Tempo & April Stevens (pictured). The...
- Nov 11
On Sale Now: “The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey”
Nov. 11, 1963 - On sale today is “The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey,” a long-playing album by The Miracles. It includes the group’s Top...
- Nov 4
“Beatlemania” Strikes Britain
Nov. 4, 1963 - “Beatlemania,”a new form of madness, is striking everywhere in Britain, and tonight the Queen Mother herself confronted...
- Oct 27
Bob Dylan Earns Cheers at Carnegie Hall
Oct. 27, 1963 - The solo program by Bob Dylan at Carnegie Hall last night left his listeners stirred and cheering for more. The capacity...
- Oct 11
Peter, Paul and Mary Release New LP: “In the Wind”
Oct. 11, 1963 - On sale today is Peter, Paul and Mary’s third long-playing record, “In the Wind.” Two singles from the album have already...
- Oct 11
Edith Piaf Dead at 47
Oct. 11, 1963 - Edith Piaf (pictured in 1951), the beloved idol of the French music halls who made a world hit of “La Vie en Rose,” died...
- Oct 9
Bob Dylan to Join Joan Baez at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Oct. 9, 1963 - Folk singer Joan Baez will be joined by Bob Dylan in her concert at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday evening. Although it had...
- Oct 7
Sinatra Pulling Out of Vegas
Oct. 7, 1963 - Frank Sinatra said today he was pulling out of his Nevada gambling interests, estimated to be worth $3.5 million. The...
- Oct 7
Beach Boys Release New LP: “Little Deuce Coupe”
Oct. 7, 1963 - On sale today is The Beach Boys’ fourth long-playing record, “Little Deuce Coupe.” It follows by just three weeks the...
- Sep 28
Florida State Student Arrested at Football Game
Sept. 28, 1963 - James D. Morrison (pictured), a 19-year-old student at Florida State University, was arrested today for being a publicly...
- Sep 21
Billboard Hot 100: “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton
Sept. 21, 1963 - Taking the top spot today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Blue Velvet,” a recording by Bobby Vinton (pictured). The song...
- Sep 21
Music: “Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas
Sept. 21, 1963 - On sale today is “Heat Wave,” the second long-playing record by the girl group Martha and the Vandellas. Released on...
- Sep 16
Music: “She Loves You” by The Beatles
Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is “She Loves You,” a new single by The Beatles, a rock ’n’ roll group from Liverpool, England....
- Sep 16
Music: “Surfer Girl” by The Beach Boys
Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is the newest long-playing record from The Beach Boys,“Surfer Girl.” The single from the album is the...
- Sep 10
Relay Team of Pianists Performs 18-hour 40-minute Composition
Sept. 10, 1963 - A relay team of 10 pianists, with an assist from a New York music critic, finished playing the world’s longest piece of...
- Aug 31
Top of the Charts: “My Boyfriend’s Back” by The Angels
Aug. 31, 1963 - Hitting the top of the charts today is “My Boyfriend’s Back,” a recording by a girl group called The Angels. The song...
- Aug 18
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan Perform in Forest Hills
Aug. 18, 1963 - Joan Baez performed last night for a capacity audience of 14,700 at the Forest Hills Music Festival at the Tennis Stadium...
- Aug 10
Top of the Charts: “Fingertips” by Little Stevie Wonder
Aug. 10, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Fingertips,” a recording by Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder, who is...
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