December 26, 1959 – Freddy Cannon performed “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” on “The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show.” Reaching #3 on the Billboard pop chart, it was the first record in the rock era to have a full brass section. Also appearing are Brook Benton and Jimmy Clanton. #OTD #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @DickClarkProd #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #RockNRoll #FreddyCannon #WayDownYonderInNewOrleans
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