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  • Kyu Sakamoto. (1941-1985) Japanese singer, best known outside Japan for his international hit song "Ue o Muite Aruko" (known as "Sukiyaki" in English-speaking markets), which was sung in Japanese and sold over 13 million copies. It reached number one in the United States Billboard Hot 100 in June 1963, making Sakamoto the first Asian recording artist to have a number one song on the chart. (Photo by Sjöberg Bildbyrå/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

    3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1960s That No One Remembers Anymore (but They Were Better Than the Rest)

    January 27, 2026, 5:21 pm

  • 3 Nostalgic Rock Songs From 1964 That Take You Back Every Time

    January 27, 2026, 9:15 am

  • Bill Gaither, Gary McSpadden, and Shawn McSpadden

    Born on This Day in 1943, the Former Oak Ridge Boy Who Sang With Elvis Presley and Produced Award-Winning Gospel Albums

  • Claude Gray

    Born on This Day in 1932, the “Tall Texan” Who Wrote Songs Recorded by Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, and Conway Twitty

    January 26, 2026, 12:31 pm

  • The Beatles in 1964

    3 One-Word Songs by The Beatles From 1965 That Are Fantastic

    January 26, 2026, 5:15 am

  • An Upcoming Box Set Will Offer a Deep Dive into the Making of the Late Nick Drake’s Debut Album, ‘Five Leaves Left’

    3 Forgotten Folk Songs From 1969 You Need To Remember

    January 25, 2026, 6:15 am

  • 3 Songs That Resonated With Teens More Than Adults in the Late 1960s

    January 24, 2026, 3:25 pm

  • On This Day in 1968, Merle Haggard Topped the Country Charts With This Heartbreaking Tribute to His Prison Buddies

    On This Day in 1968, Merle Haggard Topped the Country Charts With This Heartbreaking Tribute to His Prison Buddies

    January 24, 2026, 11:30 am

  • 3 Songs From 1969 That Helped Define Country Rock

  • 3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1960s That Had Enough “It” Factor To Become Superstars

    January 24, 2026, 7:37 am

  • Lester Flatt of Flatt and Scruggs with Beverly Hillbillies star Buddy Ebson (Jed Clampett)

    On This Day in 1963, Bluegrass Greats Flatt and Scruggs Were at No. 1 With a Classic TV Theme Song

    January 23, 2026, 12:38 pm

  • Johnny Russell

    Born on This Day in 1940, the Legendary Songwriter and Comedian Who Penned Songs for Buck Owens, The Beatles, and George Strait

    January 23, 2026, 11:00 am

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