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In 1961, “Surfin'” by the Beach Boys — their first record — was released on Candix Records, a small L-A based company. It became a local hit in Los Angeles but only made it to #75 nationally. The surfin' music craze didnʹt take hold across America for another year. By the time “Surfin' Safari” entered the Top 40, though (September, 1962), the Beach Boys were ridin' a wave of popularity that continues today even though the Beach Boys have become Beach Men. The song was written by Brian Wilson and his cousin Mike Love and recorded with Brianʹs brothers, Carl and Dennis and their friend Alan Jardine — Carl playing acoustic guitar, Al on double bass and Brian keeping time on a garbage can.
In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dick Van Dyke”. Other Articles: Roy Rogers, Virginian
In 1962, R.C., “(Dance With) The Guitar Man” by Duane Eddy peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Donʹt Hang Up” by The Orlons peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Ride!” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)” by The Tijuana Brass peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah” by Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1962, Flatt and Scruggs performed their famed Carnegie Hall show…the same day their “Ballad of Jed Clampett” debuted on the charts. It became the first bluegrass single to reach number one
In 1963, Cookie Gilchrist of the Buffalo Bills sets an AFL record with 243 yards rushing and ties a league record with five touchdowns in a 45-14 rout of the New York Jets. Me want Cookie! COOKIE! Raoum-rum-rum-rum-rum-rum!
In 1967, Beatles “Magical Mystery Tour” album was released in the U.K.
In 1967, Trafficʹs debut album…“Mr. Fantasy”…was released.
In 1968, Graham Nash left the Hollies after a London concert. Graham Nash announced he would form a group with ex-Byrd David Crosby and ex-Buffalo Springfield member Stephen Stills.
In 1969, “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” single by Steam was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, The Beatles recorded “Octopusʹs Garden”
In 1960, "The Sundowners" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, “Baby Has Gone Bye Bye” by George Maharis peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Don't Hang Up” by The Orlons peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Eso Beso (That Kiss!)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “If You Were A Rock and Roll Record” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Mary Ann Regrets” by Burl Ives peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “My Own True Love” by The Duprees peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Night Time” by Pete Antell peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Ride!” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Still Waters Run Deep” by Brook Benton peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Jitterbug” by The Dovells peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Zero-Zero” by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Everlasting Love” by Robert Knight peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Flying On The Ground Is Wrong” by The Guess Who peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “For Once In My Life” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “High and Mighty” by Keepsake peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Lazy Day” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Of The Common People” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mr. Dream Merchant” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Out Of The Blue” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Paint It, Black” by Chris Farlowe peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Paper Cup” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pata Pata” by Miriam Makeba peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soul Man” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Suzanne” by Noel Harrison peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Watch The Flowers Grow” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wild Honey” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Desafinado” by Ella Fitzgerald peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Next Door To An Angel” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The James Bond Theme” by The John Barry Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Lovesick Blues” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Susie Darlin'” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “King Of The Whole Wide World” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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