May 19, 1958 – Ritchie Valens records “Come On, Let’s Go.” It was the first of four charting singles from his self-titled debut album. Released in September, backed with a cover of The Robins’ “Framed” on the B-side, “Come On, Let’s Go,” peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1958. #ROCkabillyHop #RitchieValens #ComeOnLetsGo #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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Day: May 19, 2023
May 19, 1958 – The Everly Brothers
May 19, 1958 – “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers made #1 on Billboard’s “Most Played by Jockeys” and “Top 100” charts, and remained there for five and three weeks, respectively. Written by the husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, the track was recorded in just two takes. #ROCkabillyHop #EverlyBrothers @EverlyBrosInt #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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May 20, 1954 – Bill Haley and His Comets
May 20, 1954 – Bill Haley and His Comets released “Rock Around The Clock” for the first time. It stalls on the charts but becomes a hit a year later when it is used in the movie Blackboard Jungle. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll @billhaleymusic #BillHaley #BlackboardJungle #RockAroundTheClock
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