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ALBUM RELEASED ON THIS DAY IN 1963


Little Deuce Coupe
is the fourth studio album by The Beach Boys, and third
overall LP release within 1963.The album was a success, reaching number
four during a 46-week chart stay, and eventually certified platinum by the
RIAA.

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OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN IS 67 TODAY


Olivia Newton-John was born in England.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning actress and singer Olivia Newton-John
gained fame in the musical romantic comedy-drama Grease (1978). She
has sold over 100 million records and has released over 10 Top Ten
Billboard Hot 100 singles.
 

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RELEASED ON THIS DAY IN 1963

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Described by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson as "One of our
biggest records ever in life", "Mickey’s Monkey" was a Billboard Top
10 Pop hit, reaching # 8 on that chart, and a Top 10 R&B hit as well,
reaching # 3. It was also the Miracles’ third million selling record in
as many years.

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William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. turned 75 in February

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RELEASED ON THIS DAY IN 1972

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The single (originally titled "Join Together With the Band") was
successful, reaching number 17 on the
Billboard Hot 100.

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Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who

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RECORD RECORDED ON THIS AY IN 1962

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This Chris Montez song went to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Chris Montez (Ezekiel Christopher Montanez) turned 72 in January.

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