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CHUBBY HAD THE #1 HIT ON THIS DAY IN 1960

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“The Twist” gave birth to a dance craze when Chubby Checker released
the song in 1960. The song was written and originally released in 1959
by Hank Ballard and the midnighters.

 

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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DAY IN 1961

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"Take Good Care of My Baby" was written by Carole King and Gerry
Goffin. It was Bobby Vee’s first and only #1 hit.

BOBBY VEE TODAY
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NUMBER ONE SONG ON THIS DAY IN 1962

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“Sherry” was The Four Seasons first nationally-released single and their 
first number one hit. It remained at the position for five consecutive
weeks and was also on top of the R&B charts for one week.

 

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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE IN 1971

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“Go Away Little Girl” remained in the top position for three weeks.

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NUMBER ONE SONG BY THE SUPREMES IN 1966

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"You Can’t Hurry Love" by The Supremes was honored by inclusion
in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s  permanent collection of 500
Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

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