Tag Archives: 1960

Every Hot 100 Number-One Single: “Stuck on You” (1960) by Elvis Presley

Posted on 23 November, 2018 by Lyzette

It’s a bit funny that out of all the chart-topping singles that I could have landed on that would’ve been this challenge‘s introduction to the King himself (he has eighteen!), the very first one ended up being one of his … Continue reading →

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One Random Single a Day #102: “I segreti li tengono gli angeli (Pissi pissi, bao bao)” (1960) by Gianni Meccia

Posted on 30 April, 2017 by Lyzette

I don’t know where to start with this one… so I guess I’ll start at the beginning. So, Gianni Meccia is an Italian pop performer who seems to be mostly famous for performing novelty, humorous, or otherwise nonsensical songs, mostly throughout … Continue reading →

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One Random Single a Day #72: “Maria” (1960) by Johnny Mathis

Posted on 17 March, 2017 by Lyzette

I do enjoy myself some Johnny Mathis every now and again – but then, who wouldn’t? The man has got some of the silkiest vocals to come from an era of popular music wherein it would be completely necessary for … Continue reading →

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Alley Oop: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1960

Posted on 13 May, 2015 by Lyzette

My coverage of previous years in Hot 100 year-end lists: – Rock and Roll Music: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1957 – Great Balls of Fire: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1958 – Teen Beat: Billboard’s Hot 100 of  1959 Wow. If I thought 1959 … Continue reading →

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