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The year 1961 was a pivotal moment in the history of popular music. It marked the beginning of a new era that was characterized by the rise of rock and roll and the emergence of several new genres such as soul, R&B, and surf rock. This was also the year that saw the birth of
We now start the M list of top-10 hits of the 1960s, but first a word about a new digital streaming release from Elton John.
By Keefer Feb 9, 2021 1964 - The Beatles made their live U.S. television debut on CBS-TV's The Ed Sullivan Show. They performed five songs, including their No. 1 hit at the time, "I Want To Hold Your Hand." An estimated 73 million people watched the program. Prior to the broadcast, CBS received more than 50,000 applications for the 728 seats in the TV studio. 1972 - Paul McCartney's Wings played the first night of a UK College tour in Nottingham. The group arrived unannounced asking social secretaries if they would like them to perform that evening. The band's intended first stop on the tour...