1963 – Paul Revere And The Raiders

May 23rd, 1963

Paul Revere and the Raiders sign their first major label contract with Columbia.

Releases

1964: The Beach Boys, “I Get Around”
1966: The Beatles, “Paperback Writer” b/w “Rain”
1969: The Who, Tommy

Recording

1940: Frank Sinatra, “I’ll Never Smile Again”
1967: Pink Floyd, “See Emily Play”
1976: Bob Dylan, Hard Rain

Charts

1953: Bill Haley and his Comets’ “Crazy, Man, Crazy” enters the charts
1960: The Everly Brothers’ “Cathy’s Clown” hits #1
1964: Millie Small’s “My Boy Lollipop” enters the charts
1970: Paul McCartney’s LP McCartney hits #1

Certifications

1975: B.J. Thomas’ “(Hey, Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” is certified gold
1979: Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” is certified platinum

Source: about entertainment

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