June 1, 1963 – “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore peaks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #Billboard #Hot100 #ItsMyParty #LesleyGore
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Month: June 2022
June 1, 1959 – Johnny Horton
June 1, 1959 – Johnny Horton’s “Battle of New Orleans,” about a real battle in the War of 1812, hits #1 on both the country charts and on the Billboard Hot 100. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #Billboard #Hot100 #JohnnyHorton #BattleOfNewOrleans
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June 1, 1959 – Dion and the Belmonts
June 1, 1959 – Dion and the Belmonts lip-sync “Teenager In Love” on “American Bandstand.” “Teenager In Love” reached #5 on the Billboard pop charts. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @dickclarkprod #DickClark #AmericanBandstand @OfficialDion #DionAndTheBelmonts #TeenagerInLove
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