Elvis was in basic training at Fort Hood Army post in Texas when
this song hit the top of the Billboard chart.

 
South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela

Surf City was written by Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

Pictured is Dean Torrance today. Jan and Dean ended with Jan
Berry’s death on March 26, 2004, at the age of 62.

Brenda Lee

According to the Billboard Book of Number One Hits by Fred Bronson,
Brenda Lee recorded the song early in 1960 but her label, Decca
Records, held it from release for several months out of concern that
a 15-year-old girl was not mature enough to sing about unrequited love.

Brenda Lee today at 66

Frankie Valli

“Rag Doll” remained at number one on the Billboard chart for
two weeks.