Today we’re taking a look at songs that were sitting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on October 13.
It is absolutely astounding how much music changed over the course of the 21 year period we’re covering … and before you think I have gone a little crazy with the first song, I must point out that the song was #1 in the U.S. for six weeks, in addition to reaching #1 in Australia and #2 in Britain!
And the final #1 on the list? That one is for Wendy Plante who, at the age of five, fell in love with it. ❤
In between are eight songs that should all ring a bell. I hope the memories come at you in waves!
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
Play buttons are on the left … Volume sliders are on the right
#1 Songs On This Date
Mitch Miller & His Orchestra (1955)
Everly Brothers (1957) – Ray Charles (1961)
Four Seasons (1962) – Manfred Mann (1964)
Beatles (1965) – Four Tops (1966)
Temptations (1969) – Neil Sedaka (1975)
Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots (1976)
Wake up Little Suzie. – My dad called every girl that I brought home “Suzie “. A very fond memory for me. Thank you, Ray…for bringing back a different memory each mix that you produce!
Jim, that is a wonderful memory and I am so glad I could bring it back for you!
Oh gosh, Mitch Miller, and the yellow Rose of Texas! What a way to start I hadn’t thought of that song in such a long time. I have to be honest in that I did not even recognize that last song, I must’ve been so wound up in real estate at that point that I never paid that much attention to the radio. I really loved all the number one hits from the different years, and I did know all the words. Thanks for this treat this was really special! Thanks Ray you’re the best! 🥰
Thank you, Sandy 🥰
Yeah, Mitch Miller was really thrown in for fun. I don’t think anyone should expect more from him (or Lawrence Welk) on this site. 🤣
As for the last song, it stayed in the Top 10 for ten weeks. I remember Wendy asking me to play it about 10 times a day! ❤
I’m very happy you enjoyed them!
The waves did come and I enjoyed them all. <3
Thank you, Nancy ❤ I am happy you enjoyed the songs!
Well that was different
I don’t know if that means good or bad, Mary Helen. Either way, thanks for listening. 🥰
Thanks Ray. My mom loved the Everly Brothers and Wake Up Little Suzie. Brings back memories.
Thank you, Evelyn. I am so happy I was able to bring back a very pleasant memory! 🥰
Wow the Yellow Rose of Texas!! What a great song!! Emily Morgan was that rose!! Amarillo Texas!! And now I’m chair dancin’ with Suzzie!! I better hit the road Ray!! Sherry Baby if you watch the video she was in it!! She did look good but she sings Doo Wah Ditty Ditty Do!! Ray yesterday did come suddenly but I believe in today!! But don’t worry I’ll be there!! Ray can you still fly like a bird in the sky??!! Nice drum solo!! Ray I still get Temptations so I just but I have forgotten about bad blood and that Disco Duck!! This really was fun!! I’m still stuck on that Duck!! Does that make me a “Quack”!! Great tunes!! love ya!
Fred, you are still killing it with these commentaries! It is always so nice to read one of your very cheerful (and well thought out) breakdown of the music. Today’s was absolutely brilliant, although you might be wise to chair dance with Nancy instead of Suzie! 😉
Love Ya!
Good one, Fred!
He nailed it, didn’t he? 🥰
Great songs again today, Ray. Disco Duck was really # one?
Thanks, Pat 🥰
Indeed it was. Hard to believe, I know.