December 22, 1962 – The Tornadoes started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Telstar’. Produced and written by Joe Meek it was the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart. The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in July 1962. #ROCkabillyHop #telstar
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Day: December 22, 2021
December 22, 1960 – Elvis Presley
December 22, 1960 – The Elvis movie “Flaming Star” opens nationally to warm reviews, but unlike “GI Blues,” this dramatic film with little singing, does not set the box office on fire. It was #12 for the week. Elvis does however earn recognition from a tribal council for his positive portrayal of a Native American in this racially charged drama. The film is banned in South Africa due to its interracial theme. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #FlamingStar
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December 22, 1958 – The Chipmunks
December 22, 1958 – The Chipmunks’ “The Chipmunk Song” hits #1 on the Hot 100, the last Christmas song to ever top the chart. #ROCkabillyHop #thechipmonks #Hot100
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