MIKE GRACIA

Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) is 76 years old today.

The Platters version of “My Prayer” reached number one on the charts and
was featured in the 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, as well
as the 1985 film Mischief and the 1999 film October Sky.Billboard ranked
this version as the number-four song for 1956.

The song "Sing, Sing, Sing" was recorded in Hollywood with
Benny Goodman on clarinet, and Harry James in the trumpet
section. It was written and composed by Louis Prima.

Goodman’s recording was an extended work. It lasted 8 min
43 seconds, and it took up both sides of a 12-inch 78 RPM
record.

Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman
(May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986)

ROSS SIMPSON

Roy Rogers (Leonard Franklin Slye)
(November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998)

The song "How Do You Do It?" was the debut single by Liverpudlian
band Gerry and the Pacemakers. It reached number-nine on the U.S.
charts.