Sunday, June 2, 2013

June 2nd in the Evolution of Rock ‘n Roll…






June 2, 1962: Ray Charles hits #1 with
 
 









June 2, 1962: 
"I Sold My Heart To the Junkman" 
by the Blue-Belles goes to #15…


Although the lead vocal is sung by someone else,this version is credited to
Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles…


June 22, 1971: Rare Earth hits #7 with
"I Just Want to Celebrate"…


June 2, 1972: Joe Tex hits #2 with
 "I Gotcha"…


June 2, 1973: Alice Cooper hits #25 with
 "No More Mr. Nice Guy"…


June 2, 1976: Wild Cherry hits #1 with
 "Play That funky Music"…


June 2, 1993: A Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to Ray Charles by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, with Billy Joel as his presenter…



 Recorded and on top of the chart in 1962, On Top of the WORLD in 1993...

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