"Peter, Paul and Mary" Hits Record Stores
May 31, 1962 - On sale in record stores now is “Peter, Paul and Mary,” the debut long-playing album by the eponymous folk music trio. The...
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- May 26, 2022
"Stranger on the Shore" Tops the Billboard Hot 100
May 26, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Stranger on the Shore,” a piece for clarinet written by Acker Bilk...
- May 5, 2022
Shirelles' "Soldier Boy" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
May 5, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Soldier Boy,” by The Shirelles. The song’s lyrics are a profession of love...
- Apr 30, 2022
New Ray Charles LP, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music," On Sale Now
Apr. 30, 1962 - On sale in local record stores today is “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” by pianist and singer Ray Charles....
- Apr 21, 2022
Billboard Hot 100: "Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley Hits No. 1
Apr. 21, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley. The song was written by Aaron...
- Apr 7, 2022
Billboard Hot 100: "Johnny Angel" by Shelley Fabares is No. 1
Apr. 7, 1962 - Hitting the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Johnny Angel,” by Shelley Fabares (right). Miss Fabares appears on...
- Apr 1, 2022
Sam Cooke's Latest LP: "Twistin' the Night Away"
Apr. 1, 1962 - RCA Victor today released Sam Cooke’s latest album, “Twistin’ the Night Away,” the 31-year-old singer’s eighth studio...
- Mar 31, 2022
“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...
- 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 14, 2021
Ray Charles Arrested on Narcotics Charge
Nov. 14, 1961 - Ray Charles, one of the country’s leading popular singers and pianists, was arrested on a narcotics charge today in his...
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