1926 – “The Girl Friend” opened in New York City. The musical ran for 409 performances.
1956 – Carl Perkins appeared on ABC-TV’s “Ozark Jubilee” and performed “Blue Suede Shoes.” It was his first television appearance. Elvis Presley performed the song the same night on CBS-TV’s “Stage Show.”
1958 – The Coasters recorded “Yakety Yak.”
1962 – Billboard reported that Ray Charles had started Tangerine, his own record label.
1967 – Bobby Vee recorded “Come Back When You Grow Up.”
1968 – The Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” They performed “To Love Somebody” and “Words.”
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