December 23, 1960 – Elvis finishes filming “Wild In The Country” where he plays a troubled young man who overcomes his adversities to go to college to become a writer. This was Elvis’ last dramatic lead role until “Charro!,” and featured ONLY three songs by Elvis. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #WildInTheCountry
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Day: December 23, 2021
December 23, 1957 – Simon and Garfunkel (Tom and Jerry)
December 23, 1957 – Simon & Garfunkel (then known as Tom & Jerry) released their first single, “Hey Schoolgirl,” with the B-side “Dancin’ Wild” on the B Side. #ROCkabillyHop #SimonAndGarfunkel @PaulSimonMusic #ArtGarfunkel #PaulSimon
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December 23, 1955 – Fats Domino
December 23, 1955 – Fats Domino records “My Blue Heaven” at J&M Studios in New Orleans. Domino’s cover of the 1927 sentimental ballad, combined with the flipside “I’m In Love Again” sold over a million copies. #ROCkabillyHop @RealFatsDomino #FatsDomino #MyBlueHeaven
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December 23, 1935 – Johnny Kidd
December 23, 1935 – Johnny Kidd (of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates) is born Frederick Albert Heath in Willesden, North London, England. Johnny Kidd & the Pirates were an English rock and roll group led by singer/songwriter Johnny Kidd. They scored numerous hit songs from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, including “Shakin’ All Over” and “Please Don’t Touch.” #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #JohnnyKidd #Pirates #ShakinAllOver #PleaseDontTouch
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