1961 – Experimental FM Stereo Heard For First Time

June 1, 1961

Experimental FM stereo is heard for the first time in the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Schenectady, NY markets.

Releases

1966:The Rolling Stones, Aftermath
1971:Joni Mitchell, Blue
1973:Paul Simon, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon
1973:Paul McCartney and Wings, “Live And Let Die”
1975:Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger
1977:KISS, Love Gun

Recording

1957:Sam Cooke, “You Send Me”
1964:The Beatles: “Matchbox,” “I’ll Cry Instead,” “Slow Down,” “I’ll Be Back”
1966:The Beatles, “Yellow Submarine”
1970:Bob Dylan: “Ballad Of Ira Hayes,” “Sara Jane”

Charts

1959:Johnny Horton’s “The Battle Of New Orleans” hits #1
1963:Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party” hits #1
1968:Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” hits #1
1968:Merrilee Rush’s “Angel Of The Morning” enters the charts

Source – about entertainment.com

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