Three Number One hits from March 28th
in The Evolution of Rock ‘n Roll…
1963: Chiffons
In the fall of 1962, writer/manager/entrepreneur Ronnie Mack took some his songs to a new production team in New York City.
The company Bright Tunes and the producers were Phil and Mitch Margo, Jay Siegel, and Hank Medress a.k.a. The Tokens of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” fame.
"He's So Fine" was one of those songs.
Mack brought The Chiffons in to record the tune and The Tokens not only produced it, but played all the instruments too.
By March 20th "He's So Fine" was the #1 record on both the Pop and R&B charts.
“He’s So Fine”
1968: Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay
It was first recorded by Otis Redding in 1967, just days before his death. It was released posthumously on Stax Records' Volt label in 1968, becoming the first posthumous number-one single in US and UK chart history. (From Wikipedia)
1971: Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Released on the Gordy (Motown) label,
and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit. When released as a single, "Just My Imagination" became the third Temptations song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100…
and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit. When released as a single, "Just My Imagination" became the third Temptations song to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100…
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| The Temptations, OF COURSE!!! |
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