“Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francis Tops Charts
Mar. 31, 1962 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” by Connie Francis. Miss...
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- Mar 19, 2022
Bob Dylan's Debut Album Hits Stores Today
Mar. 19, 1962 - For sale in local record stores today is “Bob Dylan,” the debut album by the folk singer-songwriter. The album was...
- Mar 10, 2022
"Hey! Baby" Hits the Top of the Charts
Mar. 10, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel. The song features well-known...
- Feb 17, 2022
"Duke of Earl" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Feb. 17, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Duke of Earl” by Gene Chandler (top). The song originated from...
- Jan 30, 2022
Narcotics Case Against Ray Charles Thrown Out
Jan. 30, 1962 - A criminal case against Ray Charles (pictured in court today), the blind singer-pianist, was dismissed in Indianapolis...
- Jan 28, 2022
Movies: "Don't Knock the Twist"
Jan. 28, 1962 - The Twist dance craze appears to have taken firm hold at Columbia Pictures. Producer Sam Katzman, responsible for the...
- Jan 27, 2022
"Peppermint Twist" Hits Top of the Charts
Jan. 27, 1962 - Replacing Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” today as No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Peppermint Twist” by Joey Dee and...
- Jan 13, 2022
Chubby Checker's "The Twist" Retakes Top Spot on Billboard Hot 100
Jan. 13, 1962 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and setting a new record today is “The Twist” by Chubby Checker. Last year,...
- Jan 8, 2022
Leonard Bernstein Honors Father Samuel with Original Composition
Jan. 8, 1962 - Leonard Bernstein (pictured left), conductor of the New York Philharmonic, played an original composition on the piano...
- Dec 18, 2021
Billboard Hot 100: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" Hits No. 1
Dec. 18, 1961 - Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” by the Tokens. The doo-wop-style group was...
- Dec 11, 2021
Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" Hits No. 1
Dec. 11, 1961 - Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Please Mr. Postman,” by the Marvelettes. The recording features lead...
- Nov 24, 2021
Carnegie Recital Hall Presents Music of Yoko Ono, 28
Nov. 24, 1961 - Here are some of the things that happened in almost total darkness at Carnegie Recital Hall today, all in the name of...
- Nov 6, 2021
"Big Bad John" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Charts
Nov. 6, 1961 - “Big Bad John," a recording by Jimmy Dean (pictured), hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart today. The song is about...
- Oct 24, 2021
“The Twist” Banned at New York’s Roseland
Oct. 24, 1961 - The new dance called the Twist has been banned at New York’s Roseland Dance City, 239 West 52nd Street. “It is not a...
- Oct 23, 2021
Music: Dion’s “Runaround Sue” Hits Top of the Charts
Oct. 23, 1961 - Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Runaround Sue,” a rock and roll song in a modified doo-wop style,...
- Oct 19, 2021
Café Society Embraces “The Twist”
Oct. 19, 1961 - Café society, having ignored rock ’n’ roll for years, has suddenly embraced the teenage craze. The elite of the social...
- Oct 9, 2021
Music: “Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles Hits #1
Oct. 9, 1961 - "Hit the Road Jack," a recording by Ray Charles, has hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, written by...
- Oct 3, 2021
Keely Smith and Louis Prima Divorce
Oct. 3, 1961 - Keely Smith (right), the singer, today divorced Louis Prima (left) in the breakup of one of the best-known teams of...
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