The First of December 1961 ~ 1967
in
The EVOLUTION of ROCK ‘n ROLL…
December 1, 1961: "Please Mr. Postman," by the Marvelettes, becomes Motown's first Number one pop hit and second million-seller…
December 1, 1963:
"I Want to Hold Your Hand,"
the Beatles' first American single, is released by Capitol Records…
December 1, 1965: The Dave Clark Five reach Number One with "Over and Over"
December 1, 1967:
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine,"
written by Marvin Gaye and recorded by Gladys Knight and the Pips, rises to Number Two…
Exactly a year later, Gaye's own version will become the top song in the country…
December 1, 1967: The Jimi Hendrix Experience releases 'Axis: Bold as Love' in the UK…
DECEMBER 1:
A MIGHTY SIGNIFIGANT DATE
IN THE EVOLUTION of ROCK ‘n ROLL!!!
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