Top 25 Songs of the 1960s The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself 1. Hey Jude – The Beatles 2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith 3. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
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Top Oldies – 1959-1963/1964Oldies: Pre-Beatles The post-50s-pre-Beatles brought an amazing and often under-estimated, even forgotten, selection of quality popular music. This Era of Pop Music brought us the Girl Groups, Phil Spectre, and the post-do-wop sound of rock and roll. After this era, the Beatles changed music again.The Top Instrumentals 1959-1963/41. Yakety Sax – Boots… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1962:December 18, 1961 – January 12, 1962:The Tokens – The Lion Sleeps TonightJanuary 13, 1962 – January 26, 1962:Chubby Checker – The TwistJanuary 27, 1962 – February 16, 1962:Joey Dee and the Starliters – Peppermint Twist – Part 1February 17, 1962 – March 9, 1962:Gene Chandler – Duke of EarlMarch… Read More
1962 Fun Facts, Trivia, and HistoryQuick Facts from 1962World Changing Event: The Cuban Missile Crisis between The United States, The USSR, and Cuba between Oct 16, 1962, and Oct 28, 1962.Space Race: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, keeping the Space Race with the USSR about even.The Top Song was I Can’t… Read More
1962 Top 100 Music Hits ChartThe Twist by Chubby Checker was a bigger hit in 1960, but we just had to mention it again since it charged on Billboard at #1 for the second time.1. Miserlou – Dick Dale2. Twist and Shout – Isley Brothers3. Do You Love Me – Contours4. Can’t Help Falling In… Read More
What Happened In 1962?62 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1962 History(answers)1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1962?2. Where did the cartoon character Yogi Bear live?3. This company used the advertising line “We Try Harder” – name the company.4. Name the fictional town where the musical The Music Man occurs.5. In 1962, what… Read More
By John F. KennedyPresident Pitzer, Mr. Vice President, Governor, Congressman Thomas, Senator Wiley, and Congressman Miller, Mr. Webb, Mr. Bell, scientists, distinguished guests, and ladies and gentlemen:I appreciate your president having made me an honorary visiting professor, and I will assure you that my first lecture will be very brief.I am delighted to be here,… Read More
1962 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: May 29, 1962Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles and New YorkHost: Frank SinatraEligibility Year: December 1, 1960 – November 30, 1961Music Highlights and AchievementsSinatra’s Hosting Charm: The Rat Pack’s very own Frank Sinatra took on the hosting duties, adding a layer of elegance and swagger to the ceremony.Henry Mancini’s Night: Composer… Read More
Two true submarine stories…Once on the USS Piper back in 1962, we were operating with a group of navy SEALS. The SEALS had just been formed as a special forces group a year earlier from the navy Underwater Demolition Team or UDT. Usually the UDT teams were culled from the navy seabees or construction battalions.… Read More
Duty, Honor, Countryby General Douglas MacArthurHis Sylvanus Thayer Award Acceptance Address on May 12, 1962General Westmoreland, General Grove, distinguished guests, and gentlemen of the Corps!As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman asked me, “Where are you bound for, General?” And when I replied, “West Point,” he remarked, “Beautiful place. Have you ever… Read More
1962 Oscars 34th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 9, 1962Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1961Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsWest Side Story Sweeps: The musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet took home 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director for Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, and Best Supporting Actress… Read More
1962’s Biggest Artists and SongsPeter Nero (Best New Artist Grammy Winner)Judy Garland (Grammy for Album of the Year) Judy’s concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, which produced the 2-record Judy at Carnegie Hall lasted 13 weeks at number one and earned a total of four Grammys. It has been described as “the… Read More