Al Martino (Jasper Cini) (October 7, 1927 – October 13, 2009)
Al Martino’s recording of “Here in My Heart” made history as the first number one
on the UK Singles Chart, on 14 November 1952, the song remained in the top
position for nine weeks in the United Kingdom, setting a record for the longest consecutive run at number one, a record which, over 50 years on, has only been
beaten by five other singles.
Brian Douglas Wilson co-wrote over twenty-five top forty hits
as co-founder of the Beach Boys.
“Moody River” was written by and originally recorded by country
rockabilly singer Chase Webster, also with Dot Records. It was
the title track from one of Boone’s better-selling albums.
Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone turned 81 on June 1
Camille Bohannon
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Sir James Paul McCartney is 73 years old today.
"Silly Love Songs" was written by Paul McCartney and performed by
Wings. The song appears on the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of
Sound.
CBS Laboratories head research scientist Peter Goldmark (below) led a team
to develop a phonograph record that would hold at least 20 minutes per side.
Research began in 1941, was suspended during World War II, and then
resumed in 1945. Columbia Records unveiled the LP at a press conference
in the Waldorf Astoria on June 18, 1948.
Peter Carl Goldmark (December 2, 1906 – December 7, 1977)
Dr. Goldmark (left) examining the first 33 1/3 LP record developed.
