Category: Oldies

On This Day in Music History – April 12th

1954 – Bill Haley and the Comets recorded “Rock Around the Clock.” The song was released a year later in the movie “Blackboard Jungle.” 1954 – Big Joe Turner’s “Shake, Rattle and Roll” was released. 1955 – The national radio show “Your Hit Parade” celebrated its 20th anniversary. 1963 – Bob Dylan performed his first […]

This Day in Music History – April 5th

1964 – The Searchers appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” It was the Searchers’ U.S. debut. 1968 – Simon & Garfunkel’s single “Mrs. Robinson” was released. 1974 – The Guess Who hosted a celebrity tennis tournament in Toronto to benefit Ballet of Canada. 1977 – David Bowie appeared on Dinah Shore’s TV special. 1978 – […]

U.S. Postal Service Salutes ‘Prince of Soul’

On what would have been Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today honored the music legend with the dedication of a new commemorative Forever stamp during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Greek Theatre, where he once performed. “The Postal Service is honored to recognize Marvin Gaye, the Motown legend, with a stamp on […]

This Day in Music History – April 2nd

1963 – “Best Foot Forward” with Liza Minnelli opened in New York City. 1964 – The Beach Boys recorded “I Get Around.” 1965 – Freddie & the Dreamers recorded “Do The Freddie.” 1965 – The Beach Boys appeared on ABC-TV’s “Shindig!” and performed “Do You Wanna Dance?” 1978 – KISS released the album “Double Platinum.” […]

This Day in Music History – April 1st

1956 – Elvis Presley filmed his first Hollywood screen test. 1961 – Troy Shondell recorded “This Time.” 1963 – Fats Domino signed with ABC-Paramount after his Imperial contract ended. 1964 – John Lennon was reunited with his father after 17 years. 1966 – The first single under just the name David Bowie was released for […]