Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard

The first Billboard singles chart was published on this day in 1940. It was 85 years ago that Billboard began compiling and publishing the National Best Selling Retail Records chart. It became the first official national music chart. Wiki says: Debuting in the issue dated July 27, it marked the beginning of the magazine's nationwide tracking … Continue reading Happy 85th Birthday to Billboard →

The Music of My Life – 1970

As I celebrate birthday 54, I am borrowing (ok, stealing) an idea from another blogger. I have altered the idea a bit, and may decide to change it up after a few posts ... I am calling the feature "The Music of My Life." I plan on starting with the year I was born and … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1970 →

Today in 1964

Back in 1964, something amazing happened on the Billboard chart! The Beatles held the top 5 spots! This is something that has never happened before or since! My friend Ken also pointed out: they also had seven other songs in the top 100 for a total of 12 tunes! That same week, The Beatles also … Continue reading Today in 1964 →

I Miss Record Stores!

My first job was a paper route. I delivered for both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. I guess I was probably about 10 or 11. Some of your customers paid the paper directly, but most of the time, you had to go door to door to "collect" for the week's deliveries. My … Continue reading I Miss Record Stores! →