September 19, 1960:
Chubby Checker's version of "The Twist" reached the top of the Billboard Pop chart for a one week stay. The same record would make a return to number one in January, 1962, becoming the first single in history to accomplish that feat—AND IT WASN’T EVEN CLOSE TO BEING HIS TUNE!!!
Sept 19, 1968:
Steppenwolf earn a Gold record for their US #2 hit, "Born to be Wild". It reached #18 in the UK. Although the song is often used in films about biker gangs, it was originally written by Mars Bonfire as a slow ballad…
Sept 19, 1969:
Creedence Clearwater Revival scored their only UK #1 single with "Bad Moon Rising"…
Sept 19, 1981:
On the strength of the single "Start Me Up", The Rolling Stones album "Tattoo You" started a nine week run at #1 on the Billboard album chart. Primarily composed of out-takes from previous recording sessions, some dating back a decade, it is the last Rolling Stones album to reach the top position of the US charts…
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