It Happened 50 Years Ago: John Denver “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”
John Denver hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four times. Exactly 50 years ago, the third of those...
June 7, 2025
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It Happened 50 Years Ago: Freddy Fender “Before the Next Teardrop Falls”
Among his seven appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, Freddy Fender‘s biggest hit was his lone number one hit. Exactly...
May 31, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Earth, Wind & Fire “Shining Star”
Among their thirty-three appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, Earth, Wind & Fire‘s biggest hit was their lone number one...
May 24, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils “Jackie Blue”
Among The Ozark Mountain Daredevils‘ five appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, their biggest hit was their lone Top 10...
May 17, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: The Blackbyrds “Walking in Rhythm”
Among The Blackbyrds‘ six appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, their biggest hit was their lone Top 10 hit. Exactly...
May 10, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Tony Orlando & Dawn “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)”
Tony Orlando and Dawn hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart three times. Exactly 50 years ago, the last...
May 3, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: B.J. Thomas “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”
B.J. Thomas topped Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart two times. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of that pair of hits,...
April 26, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Barry White “What Am I Gonna Do With You”
Barry White hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart six times. Exactly 50 years ago, the fifth of...
April 19, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Elton John “Philadelphia Freedom”
Elton John has hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart nine times. Exactly 50 years ago, the fourth of...
April 12, 2025
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Minnie Riperton “Lovin’ You”
Minnie Riperton made just two appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, with only one of those songs, “Lovin’ You,” reaching...
April 5, 2025
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