May 31, 2022"Peter, Paul and Mary" Hits Record StoresMay 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...
May 26, 2022"Stranger on the Shore" Tops the Billboard Hot 100May 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, 2022Shirelles' "Soldier Boy" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100May 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, 2022New Ray Charles LP, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music," On Sale NowApr. 30, 1962 - On sale in local record stores today is “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” by pianist and singer Ray Charles....