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- January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama
- January 29 - Bo Diddley records "Say Man", a #3 R&B hit when it is released in the Fall of 1959. This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s The table of years in music is a tabular display of all years in Music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. Events December 29 - Les Paul and Mary Ford marry Mitch Miller begins his career as one of the 20th century's Events January 3 - Sam Phillips launches Sun Records at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis Tennessee. Events July 11 - Disc jockey and music promoter Alan Freed broadcasts his first Rhythm and blues radio programme from station WJW in Events Pierre Schaeffer publishes his A la recherche d'une musique concrète (The Search for a Concrete Music, an explanation of his experimental Events Arthur Bliss replaces Arnold Bax as Master of the Queen's Music. Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here to Eternity, 1953 resuscitating his singing Events January 1 - RCA victor announces a marketing plan called "Operation TNT Events The Malt Shop Era Begins With Love Is Strange By Mickey & Sylvia January 1 - Blue Suede Shoes Events January 5 - Renato Carosone and his band start their American tour in Cuba. Events 1959 (date unknown Jimi Hendrix buys first Electric guitar: a White Single pickup Supro Ozark 1560 S. Events January 14 - Elvis Presley is promoted to Sergeant in the U Events January 15 - Motown Records signs The Supremes January 20 - Francis Poulenc 's Gloria Events January 1 - The Beatles and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes both audition at Decca Records, a company which has the option Events January 1 - The Beatles start a 5 day tour in Scotland to support the release of their new single "Love Me Do" Events January 1 - Top of the Pops premieres on BBC television See also Events January 4 - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is sold to CBS for $13 million Events January 3 - Hullabaloo shows promotional videos of The Beatles songs "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It The year 1967 was an important year for Psychedelic rock, with releases from The Beatles ( Sgt Events January 4 - Guitarist Jimi Hendrix is jailed by Stockholm police after trashing a hotel room during a drunken fist fight with This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 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List of years in Art Awards Archibald Prize: William Pidgeon - Mr Ray Walker Royal Architectural Institute of Canada The year 1958 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1958 in architecture involved some significant events The year 1958 in literature involved some significant events and new books The year 1958 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter Oakwood University of Seventh-day Adventists, commonly referred to as Oakwood University is a historically black University located in Huntsville Alabama Huntsville is a city in Madison and Limestone Counties in the U Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American
- February 14 - The Iranian government bans rock & roll because they claim that the form of music is against the concepts of Islam and also a health hazard. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Iranian doctors warned of the risk of injuries to the hips from the "extreme gyrations" of rock & roll dances.
- March 12 - Billie Holiday is given a year's probation by a Philadelphia court following her arrest and guilty plea on narcotics possession charges in 1956. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7 1915 – July 17 1959 was an American Jazz singer and songwriter Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- March 12 - Dors, mon amour by André Claveau (music by Pierre Delanoë, text by Hubert Giraud) wins Eurovision Song Contest 1958 for France
- March 24 - Elvis Presley enters the U.S. Army. The Eurovision Song Contest 1958 was the 3rd Eurovision Song Contest. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities.
- April 14 - Gladys Presley, Elvis´ mother dies. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- May 30 - Béla Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 1 is premiered in Basel, 50 years after it was composed
- August 4 - Billboard magazine debuts its "Hot 100" singles chart, with Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" as the No. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Béla Viktor János Bartók (March 25 1881&ndashSeptember 26 1945 was a Hungarian Composer and Pianist, considered to be one of the greatest Béla Bartók 's Violin Concerto No 1, BB 48a was written around the years 1907 &ndash 1908, but only published in 1956, after the composer's "Basilia" redirects here For the Fly Genus, see Basilia (fly. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson ( May 8, 1940 &ndash December 31, 1985) was an 1 record.
- September 24 - Italian singers Natalino Otto and Flo Sandon's scout the young, talented Mina
- Cleo Laine marries John Dankworth. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Natalino Otto, Stage name of Natale Codognotto ( 25 December 1912 - 4 October 1969) was an Italian Singer Mammola Sandon, known by the Stage name of Flo Sandon's ( 29 June 1924 &ndash 17 November 2006) was an Italian Singer Mina Anna Mazzini (born in Busto Arsizio on 25 March 1940) professionally known as Mina, is an Italian pop Singer Dame Cleo Laine DBE, (born Clementina Dinah Campbell on 28 October 1927 in Southall, Middlesex, England) is a Jazz Sir John Phillip William Dankworth, CBE (born 20 September, 1927) often known as Johnny Dankworth, is an English Jazz
- The Festival dei Due Mondi is founded by Gian Carlo Menotti. For the Spoleto Festival USA see Spoleto Festival USA and for the Spoleto Festival Melbourne see Melbourne International Arts Festival.
- Marvin Gaye begins recording with his first group. Marvin Pentz Gay Jr, known as Marvin Gaye ( April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American Singer-songwriter
- Otis Williams & the Distants begin their musical career. The Temptations (sometimes abbreviated as The Temps or The Tempts) are a Grammy -winning vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful They will later join with The Primes and become The Temptations. The Temptations (sometimes abbreviated as The Temps or The Tempts) are a Grammy -winning vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful
- Phil Spector begins his recording career. Harvey Philip Spector (born December 26 1940) is an American Record producer and Songwriter.
- Dalida receives the Music Hall "Bravos" along with Yves Montand. Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Yves Montand (iv mɔ̃ˈtɑ̃ in French ( 13 October 1921 &ndash 9 November 1991) was an Italian -born French
- RCA introduces its first stereo LPs. RCA Corporation, founded as Radio Corporation of America, was an electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986
- Fred Foster opens Monument Records in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Fred Luther Foster (born July 26, 1931) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and founder of Monument Records. Monument Records was a Record label founded in 1958 by Fred Foster and Bob Moore. Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States, on Old Hickory Lake.
- Ernesto Bonino leaves the USA and returns to Italy. Ernesto Pietro Bonino ( 16 January[[ 922]]&mdash 29 April[[ 008]] was an Italian singer of pop and jazz standards whose peak of popularity was during the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest
- Van Cliburn wins the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr (b July 12, 1934) is an American Pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 when at age 23 The International Tchaikovsky Competition is one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world
Albums released
- Around The World - Bing Crosby
- As Long As There's Music - Eddie Fisher
- E=MC² - Count Basie
- Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
- Breezin' Along - The Four Lads
- The Chirping Crickets - The Crickets
- Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
- Destination Moon - The Ames Brothers
- Dream - The Mills Brothers
- Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday at Newport - Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday
- Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook - Ella Fitzgerald
- Ella Swings Lightly - Ella Fitzgerald
- Everybody Digs Bill Evans - Bill Evans
- Fancy Meeting You Here - Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney
- For Teenagers In Love - Teresa Brewer
- Foreign Affair - Frankie Laine and Michel LeGrand
- Give Him the Ooh-La-La - Blossom Dearie
- Gogi Grant - Welcome To My Heart - Gogi Grant
- Gondolier - Dalida
- Greatest Hits - Frankie Laine
- A Guy In Love - Guy Mitchell
- He's So Fine - Jackie Wilson
- Hooray for Hollywood (Vol. Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. E=MC² (also known as The Atomic Basie, and reissued as The Complete Atomic Mr Basie) is a 1957 Album by William "Count" Basie ( August 21, 1904 &ndash April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, Organist Bo Diddley is the debut album by Rock and roll pioneer and Blues icon Bo Diddley. Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American Breezin' Along was an LP album by The Four Lads released by Columbia Records as catalog number CL 1223 (monaural and CS 8035 (stereo in 1958 The Four Lads were a Canadian singing group They grew up together in Toronto Ontario, and were members of St Come Fly With Me is an Album by American singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1958. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor The Ames Brothers were a Singing quartet from Malden, Massachusetts, who were particularly famous in the 1950s for their Traditional pop music The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday at Newport is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) Live album by Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7 1915 – July 17 1959 was an American Jazz singer and songwriter Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) album by the American Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with a Ella Swings Lightly is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) album by the American Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, recorded with the Marty Paich Dek-tette Everybody Digs Bill Evans is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) album by Jazz musician Bill Evans. William John Evans (better known as Bill Evans) ( August 16, 1929 &ndash September 15, 1980) was one of the most famous and influential Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Rosemary Clooney ( May 23, 1928 &ndash June 29, 2002) was an American Singer and actress whose warm radiant Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Michel Legrand (born February 24, 1932 in Paris) is a French musical composer arranger conductor and pianist of Armenian descent Give Him the Ooh-La-La is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) studio album by Blossom Dearie. Blossom Dearie (born April 28 1926) is an American Jazz Singer and Pianist, often performing in the Bebop genre Gogi Grant (born Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg, September 20, 1924) is an American popular Singer. A Gondola is a traditional Venetian rowing Boat. Gondolas were for centuries the chief means of transportation within Venice and still have Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Guy Mitchell ( February 22, 1927 - July 1, 1999) was a Croatian-American pop Singer, was successful in his homeland Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson Jr ( June 9, 1934 &ndash January 21, 1984) was an American singer Hooray for Hollywood was the name of a two-album set recorded by Doris Day, released by Columbia Records. 1) - Doris Day
- Johnny Horton Sings Free And Easy - Johnny Horton
- Julie Is Her Name, Volume II - Julie London
- Kate Smith Sings Folk Songs - Kate Smith
- King Creole - Elvis Presley
- The Kingston Trio - The Kingston Trio
- Les Gitans - Dalida
- Little Girl Blue - Nina Simone
- Milestones - Miles Davis
- The Mills Brothers In Hi-Fi - The Mills Brothers
- The Mills Brothers Sing - The Mills Brothers
- Miss Music - Teresa Brewer
- Mmmm, The Mills Brothers - The Mills Brothers
- Music! Music! Music! - Teresa Brewer
- My Happiness - Connie Francis
- Oklahoma - Original Soundtrack
- Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely - Frank Sinatra
- Our Gal Sal - Sally Starr (with The Comets)
- Paris Holiday - Bing Crosby
- Rhonda - Rhonda Fleming
- Ricky Nelson - Ricky Nelson
- Rockin' Around the World - Bill Haley & His Comets
- Rockin' the Joint - Bill Haley & His Comets
- Rockin' With Kay Starr - Kay Starr
- Saturday Night With Mr. C - Perry Como
- Anita Sings the Winners - Anita O'Day
- Smoochin' Time - The Ames Brothers
- Some Pleasant Moments In The 20th Century - Oscar Levant
- Songs I Wish I Had Sung - Bing Crosby
- South Pacific - Original Soundtrack
- Star Dust - Pat Boone
- Surprise Package - The Crew Cuts
- Swingin' Down Broadway - Jo Stafford
- Teresa - Teresa Brewer
- Teresa Brewer At Christmas Time - Teresa Brewer
- Them There Eyes - Kay Starr
- This Is Sinatra Volume 2 - Frank Sinatra
- 'Til Morning - Johnnie Ray
- Time For Teresa - Teresa Brewer
- Torchin' - Frankie Laine
- Vaughan and Violins - Sarah Vaughan
- When You Come To The End of The Day - Perry Como
- Who's Sorry Now? - Connie Francis
- Yes Indeed! - Pat Boone
Biggest hit singles
The following songs achieved the highest chart positions in the charts of 1958. Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Johnny Horton ( April 30, 1925  &ndash November 5, 1960) was an American Country music singer who was most famous Julie Is Her Name Volume II was an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records on August 1, 1958, under catalog numbers Julie London ( September 26, 1926 &ndash October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith ( May 1, 1907 &ndash June 17, 1986) was an American Singer, best known for her rendition The Kingston Trio is an American folk and Pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to early 1960s Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Little Girl Blue is the debut album by singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone (1933–2003 for Bethlehem Records. Eunice Kathleen Waymon, better known by her Stage name Nina Simone ( IPA: ninɐ sʌmɞnɑ (February 21 1933 – April 21 2003 was a fifteen-time Milestones is an album recorded in February and March 1958 by Miles Davis. Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely (also known as Sings for Only the Lonely and simply Only the Lonely) is an album by Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Sally Starr ( January 23, 1909 -1996 was a movie actress from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Rhonda Fleming (born Marilyn Louis in Hollywood California, August 10 1923 is an American Motion picture and Television actress Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson ( May 8, 1940 &ndash December 31, 1985) was an This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. Saturday Night With Mr C was Perry Como's third RCA Victor 12" long-play album and his first in full Stereophonic sound. Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Anita O'Day Sings The Winners is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) album by Anita O'Day. Anita O'Day ( October 18, 1919 &ndash November 23, 2006) was an American Jazz singer The Ames Brothers were a Singing quartet from Malden, Massachusetts, who were particularly famous in the 1950s for their Traditional pop music Oscar Levant ( December 27, 1906 &ndash August 14, 1972) was an American Pianist, Composer, Author Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide They named themselves Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. This Is Sinatra Volume 2 is an album by American singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1958 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor John Alvin Ray ( January 10 1927 &ndash February 24 1990) was an American Singer, Songwriter, and Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Vaughan and Violins is a 1958 (see 1958 in music) album by Sarah Vaughan, orchestrated and conducted by Quincy Jones. Sarah Lois Vaughan (nicknamed " Sassy " and " The Divine One ") ( March 27 1924, &ndash April When You Come To The End Of The Day was Perry Como's fourth RCA Victor 12" long-playing album released in 1958 and the second recorded in full Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s
| # |
Artist |
Title |
Year |
Country |
Chart Entries |
| 1 |
Domenico Modugno |
Volare |
1958 |
 |
US BB 1 - Aug 1958, US CashBox 1 of 1958, Italy 1 of 1958, Australia 1 for 5 weeks Mar 1958, Grammy in 1958, Canada 2 - Jul 1958, Norway 2 - Oct 1958, South Africa 5 of 1958, Australia 6 of 1958, UK 10 - Sep 1958, RYM 29 of 1958, Europe 34 of the 1950s, DDD 56 of 1958 |
| 2 |
The Kingston Trio |
Tom Dooley |
1958 |
 |
US BB 1 - Oct 1958, Canada 1 - Oct 1958, Norway 1 - Jan 1959, Australia 1 for 10 weeks May 1958, UK 5 - Nov 1958, Australia 5 of 1958, Italy 5 of 1959, South Africa 8 of 1958, Europe 18 of the 1950s, US CashBox 20 of 1958, US BB 37 of 1958, POP 37 of 1958, RYM 89 of 1958, DDD 94 of 1958, RIAA 197, Acclaimed 1001 |
| 3 |
The Platters |
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes |
1958 |
 |
UK 1 - Jan 1959, US BB 1 - Dec 1958, Canada 1 - Dec 1958, Australia 1 for 9 weeks Jul 1958, Australia 3 of 1959, South Africa 3 of 1959, Italy 4 of 1959, RYM 6 of 1958, US CashBox 14 of 1959, Europe 25 of the 1950s, DDD 34 of 1958, RIAA 190, Acclaimed 1720 |
| 4 |
The Everly Brothers |
Bird Dog |
1958 |
 |
US BB 1 - Aug 1958, Canada 1 - Aug 1958, Australia 1 for 3 weeks Mar 1958, UK 2 - Sep 1958, Australia 2 of 1958, US CashBox 5 of 1958, Norway 5 - Oct 1965, US BB 25 of 1958, POP 25 of 1958, RYM 30 of 1958, Europe 33 of the 1950s, DDD 35 of 1958, Italy 88 of 1959, Acclaimed 1925 |
| 5 |
Tommy Edwards |
It's All in the Game |
1958 |
 |
UK 1 - Oct 1958, US BB 1 - Aug 1958, Canada 1 - Sep 1958, Australia 1 for 1 weeks May 1958, US CashBox 2 of 1958, US BB 6 of 1958, POP 6 of 1958, Australia 7 of 1958, RYM 9 of 1951, US 1940s 18 - Nov 1951, South Africa 20 of 1958, DDD 47 of 1958 |
Top Hits on record
- "Bird Dog" - Everly Brothers
- "Blast Off" - The Tyrones
- "Blue Boy" - Jim Reeves
- "Breathless" - Jerry Lee Lewis
- "Broke Down Baby" - The Tyrones
- "Catch A Falling Star" - Perry Como
- "Chipmunk Song" - The Chipmunks with David Seville
- "Come Dance With Me" - Frank Sinatra
- "Come On Let's Go" - Ritchie Valens
- "Come Prima (Tu me donnes)" - Dalida
- "Dans le bleu du ciel bleu" - Dalida
- "The Day The Rains Came" - Jane Morgan
- "El Diablo" - Frankie Laine
- "Fever" - Peggy Lee
- "Get a Job" - The Silhouettes
- "Gondolier" - Dalida
- "Great Balls Of Fire" - Jerry Lee Lewis
- "Guitare et tambourin" - Dalida
- "Hava Naguila" - Dalida
- "I am a Mole and I Live in a Hole" - The Southlanders
- "I Have To Cry" - Frankie Laine
- "I Wonder Why" - Dion & the Belmonts
- "I'm Not Just Anybody's Baby" - Mindy Carson
- "I'm Shook" - The Tyrones
- "It's All In The Game" - Tommy Edwards
- "Jailhouse Rock" - Elvis Presley
- "Johnny B. Domenico Modugno ( January 9 1928 - August 6 1994) was a twice Grammy Award -winning Italian Singer, Songwriter " Nel blu dipinto di blu " (literally "In the blue painted blue" popularly known as " Volare " ( Italian for the infinitive form of the The Kingston Trio is an American folk and Pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to early 1960s " Tom Dooley " is an old North Carolina folk song based on the 1866 murder of a woman named Laura Foster in Wilkes County North The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era " Smoke Gets in Your Eyes " is a Show tune written by American composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Otto Harbach for their 1933 Operetta The Everly Brothers ( Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1 1937 Brownie Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Bird Dog is a song by The Everly Brothers released in 1958 It became their third (and last #1 hit on the U Tommy Edwards ( 15 October 1922 — 22 October 1969) was an African American Singer. " It's All in the Game " was a 1958 hit for Tommy Edwards. The Everly Brothers ( Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1 1937 Brownie Muhlenberg County, Kentucky The Tyrones were a popular Philadelphia Rock and roll group of the 50s run by Tyrone DeNittis and featuring George Lesser that recorded a number James Travis "Jim" Reeves ( August 20 1923 &ndash July 31 1964) was an American country and Pop singer Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American Rock and roll and Country music Singer, Songwriter The Tyrones were a popular Philadelphia Rock and roll group of the 50s run by Tyrone DeNittis and featuring George Lesser that recorded a number Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Alvin and the Chipmunks is a six-time Grammy Award -winning animated music group created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Ritchie Valens ( Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13 1941 February 3 1959) was an American singer songwriter and guitarist " Come Prima " is a popular song with Lyrics by Mario Panzeri and music by Vincenzo Di Paola and Sandro Taccani. Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her " Nel blu dipinto di blu " (literally "In the blue painted blue" popularly known as " Volare " ( Italian for the infinitive form of the Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Jane Morgan (born December 25, 1920, Newton Massachusetts) is an American popular Singer, specializing in Traditional Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Fever (also known as pyrexia, from the Greek pyretos meaning fire or a febrile response, from the Latin word Febris Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter " Get a Job " is one of the best known Doo-wop songs of the 1950s The Silhouettes were an American Doo wop / R&B group whose single " Get A Job " was a #1 hit on the Billboard "Gondolier" is a French language popular Song. The music was written by Pete De Angelis, the words by Jean Broussolle Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American Rock and roll and Country music Singer, Songwriter Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her " I am a Mole and I Live in a Hole " is their most recognised song by The Southlanders, though not their biggest commercial hit - this was 1958 The Southlanders are a British vocal group that combines Caribbean style with a South London flair Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) The Belmonts are a Doo wop group that originated in the mid 1950s Mindy Carson (born July 16, 1927) was an American traditional pop singer The Tyrones were a popular Philadelphia Rock and roll group of the 50s run by Tyrone DeNittis and featuring George Lesser that recorded a number Tommy Edwards ( 15 October 1922 — 22 October 1969) was an African American Singer. Goode" - Chuck Berry
- "Journey's End" - Frankie Laine
- "Heartbeat" - Buddy Holly
- "Johnny B. Goode" - Chuck Berry
- "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" - Jimmie Rodgers
- "Le jour où la pluie viendra" - Dalida
- "Left Right Out Of Your Heart" - Patti Page
- "Les Gitans" - Dalida
- "Maybe Baby" - Buddy Holly
- "Mexican Hat Rock" - Dave Appell/the Applejacks
- "Milord" - Édith Piaf
- "Move It" - Cliff Richard
- "The Purple People Eater" - Sheb Wooley
- "One Summer Night" - Danleers
- "Partners" - Jim Reeves
- "Poor Little Fool" - Ricky Nelson
- "Rave On" - Buddy Holly
- "Rawhide" - Frankie Laine
- "Return To Me (Rittorna A Me)" - Dean Martin
- "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay" - Danny & the Juniors
- "Rocka-Conga" - Dave Appell/the Applejacks
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee
- "Rockin' Robin" - Bobby Day
- "Scarlet Ribbons" - The Kingston Trio
- "Short Shorts" - Royal Teens
- "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" - The Platters
- "Stupid Cupid" - Connie Francis
- "Summertime Blues" - Eddie Cochran
- "Sweet Little Sixteen" - Chuck Berry
- "Teacher's Pet" - Doris Day
- "Tequila" - The Champs
- "Tom Dooley" - The Kingston Trio
- "Twilight Time" - The Platters
- "Well All Right" - Buddy Holly
- "Who's Sorry Now?" - Connie Francis
See also: Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1958 (USA)
Published popular music
- "16 Candles" w. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. " Johnny B Goode " is a seminal 1958 Rock and roll Song by Chuck Berry, ranked by Rolling Stone as the seventh greatest Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St " Kisses Sweeter than Wine " is a popular Love song written by The Weavers in 1950 and a hit for Jimmie Rodgers in 1957 James Frederick Rodgers (born September 18 1933, Camas Washington) is an American singer sometimes classified as a Rock and Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her " Left Right Out Of Your Heart " is a popular Song. The music was written by Mort Garson, the lyrics by Earl Shuman. Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists Dalida ( January 17, 1933 &ndash May 3, 1987) was an Egyptian born singer of Italian origin who lived most of her Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. Dave (David Appell (born March 24 1922, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) worked as an arranger, producer, and Musician Édith Piaf (December 19 1915&mdashOctober 10 1963 was a French singer and cultural icon who "is almost universally regarded as France's greatest popular singer " Move It " is a song recorded by Cliff Richard and the Drifters (the UK band that would evolve into The Shadows) Sir Cliff Richard, OBE, (born Harry Roger Webb on 14 October 1940 is an English Singer, Actor and Businessman. Shelby F "Sheb" Wooley ( April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character Actor and Singer, best known The Danleers was a Doo Wop group in the 1950s They were a Quintet hailing from Brooklyn, New York. James Travis "Jim" Reeves ( August 20 1923 &ndash July 31 1964) was an American country and Pop singer " Poor Little Fool " is a pop / rock song written by Sharon Sheeley. Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson ( May 8, 1940 &ndash December 31, 1985) was an Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality Danny & The Juniors were a Philadelphia based Quartet comprising of Danny Rapp, Dave White, Frank Maffei and Dave (David Appell (born March 24 1922, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) worked as an arranger, producer, and Musician Brenda Lee (born December 11, 1944) is an American country - pop Singer, who was popular during the 1950s and 1960s Bobby Day ( July 1 1928 - July 15 1990) was an early African American Rock and roll and R&B Musician " Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair " is a popular Song. The music was written by Evelyn Danzig, the lyrics by Jack Segal, at Ms The Kingston Trio is an American folk and Pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to early 1960s The Royal Teens were a rock and roll band formed in 1957 known for their single "Short Shorts" a #3 hit in the U The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Raymond Edward "Eddie" Cochran ( October 3, 1938 He took music lessons in school but quit the band to play drums Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as The Champs were a Rock and roll band most famous for their Latin-tinged Instrumental " Tequila. Tom Dooley or Thomas Dooley may refer to Tom Dooley (humanitarian (1927-1961 American humanitarian who worked in Laos and Vietnam The Kingston Trio is an American folk and Pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to early 1960s The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. " Who's Sorry Now? " is a popular Song with music written by Ted Snyder and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby. Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs m. Luther Dixon & Allyson R. Khent
- "A Toujours (Till Always)" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "All I Have to Do is Dream" w. " All I Have to Do Is Dream " is a popular Song made famous by the Everly Brothers written by the legendary husband and wife songwriting team Felice m. Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
- "All Of These And More" w. Felice Bryant ( August 7, 1925 – April 22, 2003) and Boudleaux Bryant ( February 13, Sheldon Harnick m. Sheldon Harnick (born April 30, 1924) is an American Lyricist best known for his collaborations with Composer Jerry Bock Jerry Bock
- "The All-American Boy" w. Jerry Bock (born November 23 1928) is a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize -winning American Musical theatre Composer m. Orville Lunsford & Bill Parsons (See: Bobby Bare)
- "Almost In Your Arms" w. William Raymond "Bill" Parsons (born August 17, 1948) was a 6' 6" Right handed baseball pitcher from Riverside California. Bobby Bare (born Robert Joseph Bare on April 7, 1935 in Ironton Ohio) is an American Country music singer and songwriter m. Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
- "Am I That Easy To Forget?" w. Jay Livingston ( March 28, 1915 – October 17, 2001) was a partner with Ray Evans in a composing and songwriter duo best Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. m. Carl Belew, W. S. Stevenson & Shelby Singleton
- "Another Time, Another Place" w. m. Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
- "Any Way The Wind Blows" w. " Any Way The Wind Blows " is a popular Song. The music was written by Joseph Hooven and Marilyn Hooven, the lyrics by William m. William Dunham, Joseph Hooven & Marilyn Hooven
- "Are You Really Mine?" w. William D "By" Dunham ( May 2, 1910 &ndash April 12, 2001) was an American Songwriter and film producer The best-known recording of the song was done by Jimmie Rodgers, charting in 1958. m. Al Hoffman, Dick Manning & Mark Markwell
- "Baby I Don't Care" Leiber and Stoller
- "Baby Lover" Wandra Merrell
- "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" w. Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in Dick Manning (1912&mdash April 11, 1991) was a Russian born American songwriter best known for his many collaborations with Al Hoffman Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential m. Jack Clement
- "The Ballad Of Paladin" w. Jack Henderson Clement (born April 5, 1931 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American Singer, Songwriter, and a record m. Richard Boone, Sam Rolfe & Johnny Western
- "Beep Beep" w. Richard Allen Boone ( June 18 1917 &ndash January 10 1981) was an American Actor who starred in over 50 films and was notable Sam Rolfe ( February 18, 1924 – July 10, 1993) was an American Screenwriter. Johnny Western (born October 28, 1934) is an American country singer-songwriter musician actor and radio show host m. Donald Clapps & Carl Cicchetti
- "Big Best Shoes" w. m. Sandy Wilson
- "A Big Hunk O' Love" w. Sandy Wilson (born May 19, 1924) is an English Composer and Lyricist, best known for his musical The Boy Friend " A Big Hunk o' Love " a song sung by Elvis Presley, was recorded on June 10 1958 in RCA 's Nashville Tennessee studio while m. Aaron Schroeder & Sid Wyche
- "Big Man" w. m. Bruce Belland & Glenn Larson
- "Bimbombey" w. m. Mack David, Hugo Peretti & Luigi Creatore
- "Bird Dog" w. Mack David ( July 5, 1912 - December 30, 1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his work in film and television in the Hugo Peretti ( December 6 1916 - May 1 1986) was an American Songwriter and Record producer. Luigi Creatore (born December 21 1920 in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City) is a retired American Songwriter m. Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
- "The Blob" w. Felice Bryant ( August 7, 1925 – April 22, 2003) and Boudleaux Bryant ( February 13, Mack David m. Mack David ( July 5, 1912 - December 30, 1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his work in film and television in the Burt Bacharach
- "Blue, Blue Day" w. Burt Bacharach (ˈbækəræk born May 12, 1928) is an American Pianist and Composer. m. Don Gibson
- "Born Too Late" w. Donald Eugene Gibson ( April 3, 1928 – November 17, 2003) was an American Songwriter Fred Tobias m. Charles Strouse
- "Breathless" w. Charles Strouse (born June 7 1928) is a three-time Tony Award -winning American Composer and Lyricist. m. Otis Blackwell
- "Broken Hearted Melody" w. Otis Blackwell ( 16 February 1931 – 6 May 2002) was an American Songwriter, Singer, and Pianist " Broken Hearted Melody " is a Popular song first published in 1958. Hal David m. Hal David (born May 25, 1921 in New York City, New York) is an American Lyricist and Songwriter. Sherman Edwards
- "Bye, Bye Baby Goodbye" F. Sherman Edwards ( April 4, 1919 - March 30, 1981) was a songwriter born in New York City and raised in Weequahic New Jersey McNulty
- "Cannonball" m. Duane Eddy & Lee Hazlewood
- "A Certain Smile" w. Duane Eddy (born April 26, 1938) is a Grammy Award -winning American Guitarist. Lee Hazlewood ( July 9, 1929  &ndash August 4, 2007) was an American country and pop Singer, Songwriter " A Certain Smile " is a popular Song. The music was written by Sammy Fain, the lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Paul Francis Webster m. Paul Francis Webster ( December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards Sammy Fain
- "Chanson d'Amour" w. m. Wayne Shanklin
- "Chantilly Lace" w. m. Jiles Perry Richardson
- "The Chipmunk Song" w. m. Ross Bagdasarian
- "Claudette" w. Ross Bagdasarian may refer to Ross Bagdasarian Sr (1919-1972 creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks Ross Bagdasarian Jr m. Roy Orbison
- "C'mon Everybody" w. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning m. Eddie Cochran & Jerry Capeheart
- "Come Prima" w. Raymond Edward "Eddie" Cochran ( October 3, 1938 He took music lessons in school but quit the band to play drums (Eng) Buck Ram (Ital) M. Buck Ram ( November 21, 1907 Chicago Illinois - January 1, 1991 Las Vegas Nevada) was an American songwriter Panzeri m. V. Di Paola & S. Taccani
- "Dance Only With Me" Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne
- "Devoted to You" w. Betty Comden ( May 3 1917 November 23 2006) along with Adolph Green (1914 2002 was one-half of the musical duo Comden and Green Adolph Green ( December 2, 1914 October 23, 2002) was an American Lyricist and Playwright who with long-time Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially " Devoted to You " is a popular Song. It was written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and published in 1958. m. Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
- "The Diary" w. Felice Bryant ( August 7, 1925 – April 22, 2003) and Boudleaux Bryant ( February 13, Howard Greenfield m. Howard Greenfield ( March 15 1936 – March 4 1986) was an American Lyricist and Songwriter. Neil Sedaka
- "Do You Want To Dance?" w. Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939 in Brooklyn New York) is an American pop Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter m. Bobby Freeman
- "Donna" w. Bobby Freeman (born June 13 1940) is an African-American soul Singer, Songwriter, and Record producer who m. Richie Valens
- "Don't" w. Ritchie Valens ( Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13 1941 February 3 1959) was an American singer songwriter and guitarist m. Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
- "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" w. Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential m. Johnny Cash
- "Early In The Morning" w. Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. m. Bobby Darin & Woody Harris
- "El Rancho Rock" w. Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert "Bobby" Cassotto, May 14 1936 &ndash December 20, 1973) was one of the most popular Ben Raleigh m. Silvano R. Ramos
- "Enchanted Island" w. " Enchanted Island " is a popular Song with music written by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman. Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
- "The End" w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular Sid Jacobson m. Jimmy Krondes
- "Endless Sleep" Jody Reynolds, Dolores Nance
- "Everybody Loves a Lover" w. " Everybody Loves a Lover " is a popular Song. The writers were both people who were best known for collaborations with other partners Richard Adler m. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Robert Allen
- "Firefly" w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular Carolyn Leigh m. Carolyn Leigh (born August 21, 1926 New York City, USA died November 19, 1983 New York City) was an American Cy Coleman
- "Fly Away Lovers" Frank Stanton & Tommie Connor
- "For Your Precious Love" Jerry Butler
- "French Foreign Legion" w. For the fictional principal Seymour Kaufman see Room 222. Cy Coleman ( June 14, 1929 - November 18, 2004) was an American Jerry Butler (born Jerry Butler Jr December 8, 1939, Sunflower, Mississippi) is an American soul Singer "French Foreign Legion" is a popular Song.The music was written by Guy Wood, the lyrics by Aaron Schroeder. Aaron Schroeder m. Guy Wood
- "Get A Job" w. m. Earl T. Beal, Raymond W. Edwards, William F. Horton & Richard A. Lewis
- "Gotta Travel On" trad (Brit 19th century) adapt w. m. Paul Clayton, Larry Ehrlich, David Lazar & Tom Six
- "Green Christmas" Stan Freberg
- "Hard Headed Woman" w. Stanley Victor Freberg (b August 7, 1926, Los Angeles, California) is an American author recording artist Animation m. Claude Demetrius
- "Hoots Mon" Harry Robertson
- "The Hula Hoop Song" w. Claude Demetrius (born August 3, 1916 - May 1, 1988) was an African American songwriter m. Carl Maduri Jr & Donna Kohler
- "A Hundred Million Miracles" w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
- "I Beg Of You" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York m. Rose Marie McCoy & Kelly Owens
- "I Enjoy Being A Girl" w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
- "I Got A Feeling" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York m. Baker Knight
- "I Got Stung" w. m. Aaron Schroeder & David Hill
- "I Met Him On A Sunday" Shirley Owens, Addie Harris, Doris Coley
- "I Remember It Well" w. David Hill may refer to David B Hill, Governor of the US state of New York 1885&ndash1891 U Doris Coley (born August 2, 1941 in North Carolina - February 4, 2000) was a member (and occasional Lead singer) of the Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "If Dreams Came True" w. Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
- "If I Had A Hammer" w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular m. Pete Seeger & Lee Hays
- "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" w. Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3 1919 is an American folk singer political Activist, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday" w. m. R. Hayes, D. Bartholomew & Fats Domino
- "It's Late" w. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll m. Dorsey Burnette
- "It's Only Make Believe" w. Dorsey Burnette ( December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer from Memphis m. Conway Twitty & Jack Nance
- "Java" m. Conway Twitty (born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, September 1 1933; died June 5 1993) was one of the United States ' most successful Freddy Friday, Allen Toussaint & Alvin Tyler
- "Johnny B. Allen Toussaint, ˈtuːseɪnt (born January 14 1938 is an American Musician, Songwriter and Record producer. Alvin "Red" Tyler ( 5 December 1925 – 3 April 1998) was an American R&B and Neo-bop jazz Saxophonist Goode" w. m. Chuck Berry
- "Kewpie Doll" w. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St " Kewpie Doll " is a popular Song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C m. Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett
- "Kumbayah" recorded by Joe Hickerson and by Pete Seeger
- "Lazy Moon" J. Sid Tepper is an American songwriter best known for his collaborations with Roy C Roy C Bennett (born August 12, 1918 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Songwriter. This article is about the song For the town in Ecuador see Cumbayá. Joe Hickerson (born 1935 is a noted folk singer and songleader Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3 1919 is an American folk singer political Activist, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American Kerr, W. Kerr, Ford
- "Learning The Game" Buddy Holly
- "Left Right Out Of Your Heart" w. Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. " Left Right Out Of Your Heart " is a popular Song. The music was written by Mort Garson, the lyrics by Earl Shuman. Earl Shuman m. Mort Garson
- "Let The Bells Keep Ringing" w. m. Paul Anka
- "The Little Serenade" w. Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a m. Antonio Amurri, Paolo Esposito, Geoffrey C. Parsons & James J. T. Phillips
- "Little Star" w. m. Vito Picone & Arthur Venosa
- "Lollipop" w. m. Beverly Ross & Julius Dixon
- "The Long, Hot Summer" w. Julius Edward Dixson (who also used the spelling Dixon) ( May 20, 1913 - January 30, 2004) was an African-American songwriter and record Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Alex North
- "Love Makes The World Go 'Round" w. Alex North ( December 4, 1910 – September 8, 1991) was an American Composer responsible for the first Jazz m. Ollie Jones
- "Love, Look Away" w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
- "A Lover's Question" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York m. Brook Benton & Jimmy Williams
- "Mad Passionate Love" Dick Sherman & David E. Brook Benton ( 19 September 1931 — 9 April 1988) was an American Singer and Songwriter who was popular Coleman
- "Make Me A Miracle" Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, Mark Markwell
- "Mandolins In The Moonlight" w. The best-known recording of the song was done by Jimmie Rodgers, charting in 1958 Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in Dick Manning (1912&mdash April 11, 1991) was a Russian born American songwriter best known for his many collaborations with Al Hoffman m. George David Weiss & Aaron Schroeder
- "Maverick" w. George David Weiss (born April 9, 1921) is an American Songwriter and President of the Songwriters Guild of America. Paul Francis Webster m. Paul Francis Webster ( December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards David Buttolph
- "Maybe Baby" w. m. Norman Petty & Charles Hardin
- "Moon Talk" w. Norman Petty ( May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984) was an American musician songwriter and pioneer Record producer Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. m. Al Hoffman & Dick Manning
- "My True Love" w. Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in Dick Manning (1912&mdash April 11, 1991) was a Russian born American songwriter best known for his many collaborations with Al Hoffman "My True Love" is a popular Song. It was written by Jack Scott, who also recorded the song and had a hit with it in 1958. m. Jack Scott
- "Nairobi" w. Jack Scott can refer to Jack Scott (baseball (1892-1959 an American baseball player John Scott (cricketer, and Australian cricketer m. Bob Merrill
- "Never Be Anyone Else But You" w. Bob Merrill ( May 17 1921 - February 17 1998) was an American Songwriter, theatrical Composer and m. Baker Knight
- "The Night They Invented Champagne" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling In Love Again" w. "Oh-Oh I'm Falling in Love Again" is a popular Song written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Mark Markwell and published m. Al Hoffman, Dick Manning & Mark Markwell
- "Once Upon A Summertime" (Original title "La Valse des Lilas") Eddie Barclay, Michel Legrand, Eddy Marnay, Johnny Mercer
- "One Night" w. Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in Dick Manning (1912&mdash April 11, 1991) was a Russian born American songwriter best known for his many collaborations with Al Hoffman Eddie Barclay ( January 26, 1921 &ndash May 13, 2005) was a French music producer whose singers included Jacques Michel Legrand (born February 24, 1932 in Paris) is a French musical composer arranger conductor and pianist of Armenian descent John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer ( November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American Songwriter and Singer m. Dave Bartholomew & Pearl King
- "The Only Man On The Island" Bob Hilliard & Dave Mann
- "Only The Lonely" Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
- "Padre" w. Bob Hilliard (28 January 1918 - 1 February 1971 was an American Lyricist, born in New York. " Only the Lonely (Know The Way I Feel " is a 1960 song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. (Eng) Paul Francis Webster (Fr) Marcel Algeron & Jacques Larue m. Alain C. Romans
- "Patricia" w. Bob Marcus m. Perez Prado
- "Peter Gunn" m. Dámaso Pérez Prado ( December 11, 1916 in Cuba - September 14, 1989 in Mexico) was a Cuban Mexican Henry Mancini
- "Pink Shoelaces" w. Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor m. Mickie Grant
- "Plain Jane" Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- "Poor Little Fool" w. Doc Pomus ( June 27 1925 - March 14 1991) was a twentieth century American Blues Singer and Songwriter Mort Shuman ( November 12 1936 - January 2 1991) was an American Singer, Pianist and Songwriter, best " Poor Little Fool " is a pop / rock song written by Sharon Sheeley. m. Shari Sheeley
- "Problems" w. m. Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
- "Promise Me, Love" w. Felice Bryant ( August 7, 1925 – April 22, 2003) and Boudleaux Bryant ( February 13, m. Kay Thompson
- "The Purple People Eater" w. m. Sheb Wooley
- "Queen Of The Hop" w. Shelby F "Sheb" Wooley ( April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character Actor and Singer, best known m. Woody Harris & Bobby Darin
- "Raining In My Heart" w. Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert "Bobby" Cassotto, May 14 1936 &ndash December 20, 1973) was one of the most popular m. Felice and Boudleaux Bryant
- "Rave On" w. Felice Bryant ( August 7, 1925 – April 22, 2003) and Boudleaux Bryant ( February 13, m. Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman & Sunny West
- "Rawhide" w. Norman Petty ( May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984) was an American musician songwriter and pioneer Record producer Rawhide was a television western series that aired on the US network CBS from 1959 to 1966. Ned Washington m. Ned Washington ( 15 August, 1901, Scranton Pennsylvania – 20 December, 1976 in Beverly Hills California) was an Dimitri Tiomkin. Dimitri Zinovievich Tiomkin (Дмитрий Зиновьевич Тёмкин Dmitrij Zinov'evič Tëmkin, sometimes translated as Dmitri Tiomkin) ( May Title tune of the TV series performed by Frankie Laine. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007)
- "Reeds In A Rush" m. John Serry, Sr.
- "Return To Me" w. John Serry Sr ( January 29, 1915 &ndash September 14, 2003) was a distinguished Concert Accordionist, Arranger m. Danny Di Minno & Carmen Lombardo
- "Rockin' Robin" w. Carmen Lombardo ( July 16, 1903 - April 17, 1971) was the younger brother of bandleader Guy Lombardo. m. Jimmie Thomas
- "Saturday Girl" w. Peter Benjamin m. Peter Stannard
- "Say A Prayer For Me Tonight" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "Secretly" w. The best-known recording of the song was done by Jimmie Rodgers, charting in 1958, reaching #3 on the Pop chart and #5 on the Country chart m. Al Hoffman, Dick Manning & Mark Markwell
- "Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" w. Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in Dick Manning (1912&mdash April 11, 1991) was a Russian born American songwriter best known for his many collaborations with Al Hoffman m. Hank Locklin
- "Short Shorts" w. Hank Locklin (born Lawrence Hankins Locklin, February 15 1918, McLellan, Florida) is an American Bob Gaudio & Bill Dalton m. Tom Austin & Bill Crandall
- "Since I Don't Have You" w. James Beaumont, Walter Lester, John Taylor, Joseph Verscharen & Janet Vogel m. Joseph Rock & Lennie Martin
- "Splish Splash" w. m. Bobby Darin & Jean Murray
- "Stagger Lee" trad arr. Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert "Bobby" Cassotto, May 14 1936 &ndash December 20, 1973) was one of the most popular North Tyneside is a Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. Lloyd Price & Harold Logan
- "Stupid Cupid" w. Lloyd Price (born 9 March 1933, Kenner, Louisiana) was an early New Orleans -style Rock and roll Musician. Howard Greenfield m. Howard Greenfield ( March 15 1936 – March 4 1986) was an American Lyricist and Songwriter. Neil Sedaka
- "Sugartime" w. Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939 in Brooklyn New York) is an American pop Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter " Sugartime " is a popular Song, written by Charlie Phillips and Odis Echols and published in 1958. m. Charlie Phillips & Odis Echols
- "Summertime Blues" Eddie Cochran, J. Raymond Edward "Eddie" Cochran ( October 3, 1938 He took music lessons in school but quit the band to play drums Capehart
- "Summertime, Summertime" w. m. Tom Jameson & Sherm Feller
- "Sunday" w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
- "Surprise" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York m. Ray Evans & Jay Livingston from the musical Oh, Captain!
- "Susie Darlin' " w. Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. Jay Livingston ( March 28, 1915 – October 17, 2001) was a partner with Ray Evans in a composing and songwriter duo best Oh Captain! is a Musical comedy based on the film The Captain's Paradise. m. Robin Luke
- "Sweet Little Sixteen" w. Robin Luke (born 20 March 1942, Los Angeles, California) is an American Rockabilly Singer. m. Chuck Berry
- "The Swingin' Shepherd Blues" w. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Rhoda Roberts & Kenny Jacobson m. Moe Koffman
- "Teacher Teacher" w. Moe Koffman ( December 28 1928 - March 28 2001) was a Canadian Jazz musician and composer Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
- "Teacher's Pet" w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular m. Joe Lubin
- "Tears On My Pillow" w. m. Sylvester Bradford & Al Lewis
- "Tequila" w. m. Chuck Rio
- "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" w. Daniel Flores (akas Danny Flores; Chuck Rio) (July 11 1929 &ndash September 19 2006 was the Singer on his self-written Song, " Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "There's Only One Of You" w. " There’s Only One of You " is a popular Song with music written by Robert Allen and lyrics by Al Stillman. Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
- "Think It Over" Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Jerry Allison
- "This Happy Feeling" w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. Norman Petty ( May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984) was an American musician songwriter and pioneer Record producer m. Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
- "This Is All I Ask" w. Jay Livingston ( March 28, 1915 – October 17, 2001) was a partner with Ray Evans in a composing and songwriter duo best Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. m. Gordon Jenkins
- "Time" w. Gordon Hill Jenkins ( 12 May 1910 – 1 May 1984) was an American Arranger who was an influential figure in popular music Julian More, David Heneker & Monty Norman m. David Heneker & Monty Norman
- "To Know Him Is To Love Him" w. m. Phil Spector
- "Tom Dooley" trad arr. Harvey Philip Spector (born December 26 1940) is an American Record producer and Songwriter. Tom Dooley or Thomas Dooley may refer to Tom Dooley (humanitarian (1927-1961 American humanitarian who worked in Laos and Vietnam Dave Guard
- "True Love Ways" w. Early life Guard spent his early years first in San Francisco and then his junior high school and high school years m. Norman Petty & Buddy Holly
- "Tulips From Amsterdam" Ralf Arnie & Gene Martyn
- "A Very Precious Love" w. Norman Petty ( May 25, 1927 – August 15, 1984) was an American musician songwriter and pioneer Record producer Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. Paul Francis Webster m. Paul Francis Webster ( December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards Sammy Fain
- "Volare" w. " Nel blu dipinto di blu " (literally "In the blue painted blue" popularly known as " Volare " ( Italian for the infinitive form of the (Eng) Mitchell Parish (Ital) Domenico Modugno & Franco Migliacci m. Mitchell Parish ( July 10, 1900 – March 31, 1993) was an American lyricist Domenico Modugno ( January 9 1928 - August 6 1994) was a twice Grammy Award -winning Italian Singer, Songwriter Domenico Modugno
- "Waltz At Maxim's (She Is Not Thinking Of Me)" w. Domenico Modugno ( January 9 1928 - August 6 1994) was a twice Grammy Award -winning Italian Singer, Songwriter Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
- "We Belong Together, S. " We Belong Together " was a 1958 American Rhythm and blues hit by Robert & Johnny. Weiss, Robert Carr, Johnny Mitchell
- "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" w. m. Bert Carroll & Russell Moody
- "What To Do" Buddy Holly
- "When" w. Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. " When " is a popular Song written by Jack Reardon and Paul Evans and published in 1958. m. Jack Reardon & Paul Evans
- "Witch Doctor" w. m. Ross Bagdasarian
- "The Wizard" David, Dane, Paul
- "Woman From Liberia" Rodgers, Whiting
- "The World Outside" Carl Sigman, Richard Addinsell
- "Yakety Yak" w. Ross Bagdasarian may refer to Ross Bagdasarian Sr (1919-1972 creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks Ross Bagdasarian Jr Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter Richard Stewart Addinsell ( January 13, 1904 - November 14, 1977) was a British composer best known for film music primarily his " Yakety Yak " is a song written produced and arranged by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for The Coasters and released on Atlantic Records m. Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
- "You Are Beautiful" w. Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
- "You Are My Destiny" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York " You Are My Destiny " is a song written and performed by Paul Anka. m. Paul Anka
- "You Cheated" w. Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a m. Don Burch
- "Young And Warm And Wonderful" w. Hy Zaret m. Hy Zaret ( August 21, 1907 &ndash July 2, 2007) was an American Lyricist and Composer best known as the co-author of the Lou Singer
- "Zorro" w. Norman Foster m. George Burns
Classical music
- Aldo Clementi - Episodi
- Mario Davidovsky - String Quartet No. Aldo Clementi (born May 25, 1925 in Catania Italy) is an Italian composer Mario Davidovsky (born March 4, 1934) is an Argentine - American Composer. 2
- Benjamin Frankel - Symphony No. Benjamin Frankel ( January 31 1906 &ndash February 12 1973) was a British composer 1
- Ferde Grofé - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D
- Dmitriy Borisovich Kabalevskiy - In the Magic Forest
- Leon Kirchner - String Quartet No. Ferde Grofé ( March 27 1892 &ndash April 3 1972) was an American Pianist, arranger and Composer. Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky (Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский (December 30 1904 &ndash February 18 1987 was a Russian Soviet Leon Kirchner (born January 24, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York is an American Composer of Contemporary classical music. 2
- György Ligeti - Artikulation
- Peter Mennin - Piano Concerto
- Thea Musgrave - String Quartet
- Ned Rorem - Symphony No. Peter Mennin (born Mennini) ( May 17 1923, Erie Pennsylvania &ndash June 17 1983, New York City) was an Thea Musgrave (b 27 May 1928, Barnton Edinburgh) is a Scottish -born American -based Composer of Opera and Ned Rorem (born October 23, 1923) is an American Composer and diarist. 3
- Edmund Rubbra - Pezzo Ostinato (Rubbra collections page with description) and Violin Concerto, opp. Edmund Rubbra ( Charles Edmund Duncan-Rubbra) ( 23 May 1901 &ndash 14 February 1986) was a British composer 102 and 103.
- Carl Ruggles - Exaltation
- Roger Sessions - String Quintet, Symphony No. Charles "Carl" Sprague Ruggles ( March 11, 1876 – October 24, 1971) was an American Composer part of the group Roger Huntington Sessions ( 28 December 1896 &ndash 16 March 1985) was an American Composer, critic and teacher of music 1
- Eduard Tubin - Symphony No. Eduard Tubin ( June 18, 1905 – November 17, 1982) was an Estonian composer and conductor 7
- Edgard Varèse - Poème électronique (1957-58)
- Ralph Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. 9
- Leó Weiner - Concerto for Violin No. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse, whose name was also spelled Edgar Varèse Ralph (reɪf Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 &ndash 26 August 1958 was an English Composer of symphonies, Chamber music The Symphony No 9 in E Minor was written by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams from 1956 to 1957 and given its premiere performance in London Leo Weiner ( 16 April 1885 in Budapest &ndash 13 September 1960 in Budapest was one of the leading Hungarian Music 1 in D major
- The Body Beautiful Broadway production
- The Boy Friend (Sandy Wilson) - off-Broadway revival
- Expresso Bongo London production
- Flower Drum Song (Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II) - Broadway production
- Irma La Douce London production
- Lola Montez, Brisbane production opened at Her Majesty's Theatre on October 1
- Nightcap off-Broadway production
- Oh, Captain! Broadway production opened at the Alvin Theatre on February 4 and ran for 192 performances. Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto Samuel Osborne Barber II ( March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American Composer of Orchestral, Opera, Vanessa is an Opera in three (originally four acts by Samuel Barber with an original English Libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Carlisle Floyd (born June 11, 1926, in Latta South Carolina) is an American Opera Composer. Jakoff Gotovac was born on October 11, 1895 in Split, Croatia, and died on October 16, 1982 in Zagreb, Croatia Ralph (reɪf Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 &ndash 26 August 1958 was an English Composer of symphonies, Chamber music Hugh the Drover (or Love in the Stocks) is an Opera in two acts by Ralph Vaughan Williams to an original English Libretto by Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. The Body Beautiful is a musical with a book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and music by Jerry Bock Sandy Wilson (born May 19, 1924) is an English Composer and Lyricist, best known for his musical The Boy Friend Expresso Bongo is a musical first produced on the stage at the Saville Theatre, London on 23 April 1958 Flower Drum Song is a musical written by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Chinese American Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was This article is about the film For the stage musical see Irma La Douce (musical Irma La Douce is a 1963 Eliza Rosanna Gilbert ( February 17, 1821 &ndash January 17, 1861) better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish Her Majesty's Theatre is a West End theatre, located on The Haymarket, in the City of Westminster. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Nightcap: The Unreleased Masters 1972-1991 (1993 is a Jethro Tull double CD album released on 22 November 1993 with older and previously unreleased Oh Captain! is a Musical comedy based on the film The Captain's Paradise. Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located The Neil Simon Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 250 West 52nd Street in midtown- Manhattan. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons
- Salad Days (Julian Slade) - Broadway production
- Valmouth London production
- West Side Story (Leonard Bernstein) - London production
- Where's Charley? London production
- April Love (film)
- Damn Yankees starring Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon and Ray Walston
- The Duke Wore Jeans starring Tommy Steele
- Gigi starring Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, Maurice Chevalier and Hermione Gingold
- King Creole starring Elvis Presley
- Mardi Gras
- Senior Prom
- The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw starring Kenneth More, Jayne Mansfield and Sid James. "Salad days" is an Idiomatic expression referring to a youthful time accompanied by the inexperience enthusiasm idealism innocence or indiscretion that one Julian Penkivil Slade ( 28 May 1930 &ndash 17 June, 2006) was an English writer of Musical theatre best-known for the show Valmouth is a 1919 novel by British author Ronald Firbank. Plot introduction A black woman moves into a spa-resort inhabited by wealthy centenarians West Side Story is a musical by Arthur Laurents (book Leonard Bernstein (music and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes Where's Charley? is a theatre musical with music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by George Abbott. The musical film is a Film genre in which several Songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative Damn Yankees is a 1958 Musical film made by Warner Bros, a modern version of the Faust legend set in 1950 involving the Tab Hunter (born July 11, 1931) is an American Actor and Singer who appeared in more than 40 major Feature films Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (January 13 1925 – October 18 2000 was an American Dancer and Actress. Ray Walston ( December 2 1914 – January 1 2001) was an American stage, Television and Feature film The Duke Wore Jeans is a 1958 English film by producer Nat Cohen and starring Tommy Steele. Tommy Steele OBE (born 17 December 1936 in London England) is an English entertainer Not to be confused with Gigli. Gigi is a 1958 motion picture musical set in Paris France. Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (lɛsli kaʁɔ̃ (born 1 July 1931 is a two-time Academy Award-nominated French Film actress and Dancer. This article is about the French actor for the Musician see Louis Jordan. Maurice Auguste Chevalier ( September 12, 1888 &ndash January 1, 1972) was a French Actor, Singer, and Hermione Gingold ( December 9, 1897 &ndash May 24, 1987) was an English actress known for her sharp-tongued eccentric persona King Creole is an American Motion picture directed by Michael Curtiz, released by Paramount Pictures on July 2, " Mardi Gras " ( French for Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday. Senior Prom is a still-classified US Air Force program to develop a stealth unmanned aerial reconnaissance vehicle (and possibly as a cruise missile designed to be launched The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw is a 1958 western comedy, starring Kenneth More and Jayne Mansfield. Kenneth Gilbert More CBE ( 20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English Actor. Jayne Mansfield (April 19 1933 – June 29 1967 was an American actress working both on Broadway and in Hollywood. Sid James (born Joel Solomon Cohen; 8 May 1913 &ndash 26 April 1976) was a South African Actor, who made
- South Pacific
- Tunnel of Love
Musical television
- Aladdin (Cole Porter) televised on February 21 starring Cyril Ritchard, Basil Rathbone, Dennis King, Sal Mineo, Anna Maria Alberghetti and Una Merkel. This article is about the 1958 film. For the stage musical see South Pacific (musical. Aladdin was a 1958 musical comedy with a book by SJ Perelman and music and lyrics by Cole Porter, televised in color on the DuPont Show of the Month Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Cyril Ritchard ( December 1, 1897 – December 18, 1977) was an Australian stage, screen and Television Basil Rathbone, MC (13 June 1892 – 21 July 1967 was a South African-born English Actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Dennis King ( November 2, 1897, Coventry - May 21, 1971, New York City) was an English actor and singer Salvatore "Sal" Mineo Jr ( January 10, 1939 – February 12, 1976) was a Golden Globe -winning American Anna Maria Alberghetti (born May 15, 1936) is an Italian-born actress and operatic singer Una Merkel ( December 10, 1903 &ndash January 2, 1986) was an American Film Actress.
- Hansel and Gretel (William Engvick and Alec Wilder) televised on April 27 starring Barbara Cook and Red Buttons
- Kiss Me, Kate starring Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson, Bill Hayes and Jack Klugman
Births
- January 1 - Grandmaster Flash
- January 11 - Vicky Peterson, The Bangles
- February 16 - Ice-T
- February 21 - Jake Burns, Stiff Little Fingers
- February 21 - Mary Chapin Carpenter
- March 5 - Andy Gibb (+ 1988)
- March 8 - Gary Numan
- March 9 - Martin Fry
- April 11 - Stuart Adamson, Big Country (+ 2001)
- April 12 - Will Sergeant, Echo & The Bunnymen
- April 18 - Les Pattinson, Echo & The Bunnymen
- May 2 - Mayumi Horikawa, Japanese singer-songwriter and model
- May 21 - Mike Barson, Madness
- May 25 - Paul Weller
- May 27 - Neil Finn, Crowded House
- May 29 - Marie Fredriksson, Roxette
- June 7 - Prince
- June 17 - Jello Biafra, Dead Kennedys
- June 30 - Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
- July 5 - Paul Daniel, conductor
- July 7 - Michala Petri, recorder performer
- July 25 - Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth
- July 30 - Kate Bush
- July 31 - Bill Berry, R.E.M.
- August 3 - Robert Buck, 10,000 Maniacs
- August 6 - Randy DeBarge
- August 7 - Bruce Dickinson, musician, Iron Maiden
- August 16 - Madonna
- August 17 - Belinda Carlisle, The Go-Go's
- August 22 - Ian Mitchell, Bay City Rollers
- August 22 - Vernon Reid, Living Colour
- August 29 - Michael Jackson
- September 6 - Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners
- September 10 - Siobhan Fahey
- September 19 - Lita Ford
- September 22 - Andrea Bocelli
- October 9 - Al Jourgensen, Ministry
- October 10 - Tanya Tucker
- October 13 - Derri Daugherty, The Choir, The Lost Dogs
- October 14 - Thomas Dolby, English rock musician
- October 20 - Mark King, Level 42
- October 20 - Ricky Byrd, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- October 27 - Simon Le Bon, Duran Duran
- November 10 - Frank Maudsley, A Flock of Seagulls
- November 22 - Jason Ringenberg, Jason & The Scorchers
- December 7 - Timothy Butler, Psychedelic Furs
- December 9 - Nick Seymour, Crowded House
- December 11 - Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe
- December 14 - Mike Scott, The Waterboys
- December 14 - Peter Stacy, The Pogues
- December 17 - Mike Mills, R.E.M.
- December 23 - Victoria Williams
- December 28 - Mike McGuire, Shenandoah
- date unknown
Deaths
- January 21 - Ataúlfo Argenta, conductor
- February 5 - Lew Brown, lyricist
- March 25 - Tom Brown, jazz trombonist
- March 28 - W.C. Handy - Blues composer
- April 1
- May 20 - Irma Baltuttis, singer
- June 15 - José Pablo Moncayo, Mexican composer
- June 23 - Armas Järnefelt, composer
- August 5 - Joseph Holbrooke, composer
- August 15 - Big Bill Broonzy, blues musician and composer
- August 17 - Florent Schmitt, composer
- August 21 - Stevan Hristić, composer
- August 26 - Ralph Vaughan Williams, composer
- September 20 - Yvonne Arnaud, pianist, singer and actress
- October 25 - Artie Matthews, ragtime composer and songwriter
- October 27 - John Wooldridge, film composer
- November 3 - Harry Revel, composer of musicals
- November 27 - Artur Rodziński, conductor
- December 1 - Boots Mallory, dancer
- December 8 - Julia Lee, female blues singer
- December 11 - Paul Bazelaire, cellist
- December 29 - Doris Humphrey, dancer and choreographer
- date unknown
Awards
"William Engvick" is a Lyricist, Many of his songs were collaborations with Alec Wilder. Alec Wilder (born Alexander Lafayette Chew Wilder in Rochester, New York, February 16 1907 d Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Barbara Cook (born October 25 1927) is an American Singer and Actress who first came to prominence in the 1950s after creating Red Buttons ( February 5, 1919 &ndash July 13, 2006) was an American comedian and Actor. Kiss Me Kate is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Alfred Drake ( October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American Actor and Singer. Patricia Morison (born March 19, 1915 Her mother Selena Morison (née Fraser worked for British Intelligence during World War I. Julie Wilson (born October 21, 1924) is an American Singer and Actress. Billy Hayes may refer to Billy Hayes (composer, best known for Blue Christmas Billy Hayes (writer (born 1947 Jacob Joachim "Jack" Klugman (born April 27 1922 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American television and film actor known primarily for his roles in Sitcoms New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Joseph Saddler (born January 1, 1958 in Bridgetown Barbados) better known as Grandmaster Flash, is an American Hip hop musician Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. The Bangles are an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s, scoring several hit singles through much of the decade Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Jake Burns (born John Burns, 21 February 1958 in Belfast) is a Singer and Guitarist, and is best known as a member Stiff Little Fingers are a punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 1977 Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is an American Country music artist Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Andy Gibb ( Manchester, 5 March 1958 – Oxford, 10 March 1988 was an English Singer and Teen idol, and the youngest brother Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on 8 March 1958 is an English singer composer and musician Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Martin Fry (born 9 March, 1958, in Manchester) is lead singer of the band ABC. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Stuart Adamson (born William Stuart Adamson, 11 April 1958 – 16 December 2001) was an English -born Scottish Big Country are a rock band from Dunfermline, Scotland, popular in the early to mid-1980s but still releasing material for a Cult Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Will Sergeant (born 12 April 1958, Liverpool) is an English Guitarist, best known for being a member of Echo & the Bunnymen Echo & the Bunnymen are an English Post-punk group formed in Liverpool in 1978 Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Les Pattinson (born 18 April 1958 in Ormskirk, West Lancashire) is an English Musician, best known for his work as the Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. is a model and Singer-songwriter born on 1958-05-02 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan of a Filipino father and a Ryukyuan mother Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Mike Barson (born Michael Barson 21 May 1958, North London, England) sometimes nicknamed Monsieur Barso, is an English Madness are an English pop / Ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976 Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Paul Weller (born John William Weller 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater near Woking, Surrey) is an English Singer-songwriter. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born May 27 1958, in Te Awamutu, New Zealand) is a Singer and Songwriter and one Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Marie Fredriksson ( May 30, 1958) is a Swedish pop Singer-songwriter and Pianist, best known as one half of the pop Roxette is a Swedish pop duo consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958) more widely known by the Stage name Jello Biafra, is a musician who first gained Dead Kennedys was an American Hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Esa-Pekka Salonen ( (born June 30 1958 is a prominent Finnish orchestral conductor and Composer. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. This is about the conductor For the stage magician see Paul Daniels. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Michala Petri (b 7 July 1958, Copenhagen) is a Danish Recorder player The recorder is a woodwind Musical instrument of the family known as Fipple Flutes ' or internal duct flutes &mdash whistle-like Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958 in Coral Gables Florida) is an American Musician best known as a Singer, Sonic Youth is an American Alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1981 Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Kate Bush (born Catherine Bush on 30 July 1958 is an English singer songwriter musician and Record producer. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently William "Bill" Thomas Berry (born July 31, 1958) is an American musician and multi-instrumentalist best known as the Drummer in Alternative REM is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe ( lead vocals) Peter Buck ( Guitar Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Robert Buck may refer to Robert Nietzel Buck (1914-2007 American aviator Robert Otis Buck, model for Norman Rockwell's Willie Gillis Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. William Randall "Randy" DeBarge (born August 6, 1958) is an African-American R&B / soul singer and Bass guitarist Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Paul Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England) is a British singer Airline pilot, radio show For other uses see Iron maiden. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Belinda Carlisle (born on August 17, 1958 in Hollywood California) is an American Singer-songwriter, as well as the lead vocalist For the 1960s band see The Go-Go's (1960s. The Go-Go’s are an all-female American Pop band formed in 1978 Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Ian Kevin David Mitchell (born August 22 1958 at home 27 Ardmeen Green Downpatrick, County Down Northern Ireland) is an Irish -born Guitarist The Bay City Rollers were a Scottish Pop/rock band of the 1970s Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Vernon Reid (born August 22, 1958) is an English Guitarist, Songwriter, composer and bandleader Living Colour is an American Funk metal band from New York City, formed in 1983 Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 is an American musician entertainer and businessman Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle 6 September 1958, in Hackney, London) is an English Singer and Frontman Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone Ska revival band. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle the band was formed Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Siobhan Fahey (born Siobhan Máire Deirdre Fahey on 10 September 1958) was a founding member of the 1980s British Girl group Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Lita Ford (born September 19, 1958) is an American rock Musician and Singer who was the lead guitarist for The Runaways Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Andrea Bocelli, Grande Ufficiale Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana OMRI (born 22 September 1958 is an Italian Operatic pop Tenor Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Al Jourgensen (born October 9, 1958 in Havana, Cuba) is an American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the Industrial Ministry was an American Industrial metal band founded by Frontman Al Jourgensen in 1981 Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Tanya Denise Tucker (pronounced /ˈtænjə ˈtʌkɚ/ (born October 10 1958 in Seminole Texas) is an American country music artist who had her first hit " Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Derri Daugherty ( October 13, 1958 -) is an American Record producer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Singer, best The Choir is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals Steve Hindalong on drums--who also writes For the Pearl Jam rarities compilation see Lost Dogs (album. Lost Dogs have been called a Country music supergroup Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Thomas Dolby (born Thomas Morgan Robertson, on 14 October 1958) is an English Musician, producer and inventor Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Mark King (born 20 October 1958, Cowes, Isle of Wight) is an English Musician. Level 42 are an English Pop rock and Jazz-funk band. The group had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s and have Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Joan Jett (born September 22 1958, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania) is an American rock Guitarist, Singer Joan Jett (born September 22 1958, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania) is an American rock Guitarist, Singer Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Simon John Charles Le Bon (born October 27, 1958) is the lead singer and lyricist of the pop/rock band Duran Duran and its offshoot Arcadia Duran Duran are an English Pop rock band famous for a long series of popular singles, albums and vivid Music videos for which they've won two Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw A Flock of Seagulls (also known as Flock of Seagulls) are an English band originally formed by brothers Mike Score ( keyboards, Vocals A Flock of Seagulls (also known as Flock of Seagulls) are an English band originally formed by brothers Mike Score ( keyboards, Vocals Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Jason Ringenberg (born on November 22 1958 in Kewanee Illinois) is an American musician Jason & The Scorchers, originally Jason and the Nashville Scorchers were a Rock / Country rock band formed in 1981 and led by singer/songwriter Jason Ringenberg Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways The Psychedelic Furs are an English rock band founded in 1977 Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Nick Seymour (born Nicholas More Seymour 9 December 1958 in Benalla Victoria, Australia) is a Bass guitar player painter Crowded House is a rock group formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand musician and Singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Nikki Sixx (born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr December 11, 1958, San Jose California) is an American bassist, Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Michael 'Mike' Scott (born December 14 1958 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is the founding member and chief Songwriter of rock band Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Peter "Spider" Stacy (born 14 December, 1958 in Eastbourne) is an English musician The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background playing Traditional Irish music with influences from Punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila This article is about Mike Mills the REM bassist Other similar sounding articles include the Irish journalist Michael Mills and Mike Mills (director. REM is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe ( lead vocals) Peter Buck ( Guitar Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Victoria Williams (born December 23, 1958 in Shreveport Louisiana) is an American Singer / Songwriter and musician Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Shenandoah are a Grammy Award -winning American Country music band founded in Muscle Shoals Alabama in 1985 by Marty Raybon ( Lead vocals Chuck Girard (born in Santa Rosa, California) and moved to pasadena in his young teens is an American Musician, and was a member of The For other uses of "Love song" see Love song (disambiguation. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Ataúlfo Exuperio Martin de Argenta Maza ( November 19, 1913 - January 21, 1958) was a distinguished Spanish conductor. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Lew Brown ( December 10, 1893 - February 5, 1958) was a Lyricist for Popular songs in the United States. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Tom Brown, sometimes known by the Nickname Red Brown ( June 3, 1888 &ndash March 25, 1958) was an early New Orleans Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. William Christopher Handy ( November 16 1873 &ndash March 28 1958) was a Blues Composer and Musician, often Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Břetislav Bakala ( February 12 1897 - April 1 1958) was a Czech conductor, Pianist, and Composer. Alfred Bryan ( September 15, 1871 - April 1, 1958) was a United States Songwriter. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Elsbeth Johanna Irma Baltuttis (lithuanian Baltutis, September 28 1920 &ndash May 20 1958) was a German Singer Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history José Pablo Moncayo ( June 29, 1912 – June 16, 1958) was a Mexican pianist percussionist music teacher Composer and Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Edvard Armas Järnefelt ( August 14, 1869, Vyborg &ndash June 23, 1958, Stockholm, Sweden) was a Finnish Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Joseph Charles Holbrooke ( Croydon, July 5 1878 &ndash London, August 5 1958) was an English Composer Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Big Bill Broonzy ( 26 June 1898 &ndash 14 August 1958) was a prolific American Blues Singer, songwriter Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli See also Florent Schmitt ( September 28 1870 – August 17 1958) was a French composer Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Stevan Hristić ( June 19, 1885 - August 21, 1958) was the most popular Serbian Composer of the first half of the 20th century Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Ralph (reɪf Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 &ndash 26 August 1958 was an English Composer of symphonies, Chamber music Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Yvonne Arnaud (20 December 1892 - 20 September 1958 was a French -born pianist singer and actress Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Artie Matthews ( November 15, 1888 - October 25, 1958) was a Songwriter, Pianist, and Ragtime composer Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Wing Commander John De Lacy Wooldridge, DSO, DFC and Bar DFM, ( 18 July 1919 – 27 October 1958) Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Harry Revel ( December 21, 1905 &ndash November 3, 1958) was an American Composer of Musicals. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Artur Rodziński ( January 1, 1892 &ndash November 27, 1958) was a Polish conductor. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Patricia "Boots" Mallory ( October 22, 1913 &ndash December 1, 1958) was an American Film actress, Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Julia Lee may refer to Julia Lee (musician, (1902 - 1958 American blues musician Julia Lee (actress, American actress Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Paul Bazelaire ( March 4, 1886 &ndash December 11, 1958) was a French cellist Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Doris Batcheller Humphrey (October 17 1895 &ndash December 29 1958 was a Dancer of the early twentieth century Samuel Antek (died 1958 was a violinist in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under conductor Arturo Toscanini. Myron ("Tiny" Bradshaw ( September 23 1905 &ndash November 26 1958) was an American Jazz and Rhythm and Martin Edward Fallas Shaw (1875–1958 was an English composer known mostly for his contribution to church music Vassili Vassilyevich Nebolsin (Russian Василий Васильевич Небольсин, 1898-1958 was a Russian conductor. Maude Nugent ( January 12 1877 &ndash June 3 1958) was a US songwriter John Strachan (1875 - 1958 was a Scottish farmer and singer of Bothy Ballads. The Eurovision Song Contest 1958 was the 3rd Eurovision Song Contest.
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