June 1, 1961
Experimental FM stereo is heard for the first time in the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Schenectady, NY markets.
Releases
1966:The Rolling Stones, Aftermath
1971:Joni Mitchell, Blue
1973:Paul Simon, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon
1973:Paul McCartney and Wings, “Live And Let Die”
1975:Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger
1977:KISS, Love Gun
Recording
1957:Sam Cooke, “You Send Me”
1964:The Beatles: “Matchbox,” “I’ll Cry Instead,” “Slow Down,” “I’ll Be Back”
1966:The Beatles, “Yellow Submarine”
1970:Bob Dylan: “Ballad Of Ira Hayes,” “Sara Jane”
Charts
1959:Johnny Horton’s “The Battle Of New Orleans” hits #1
1963:Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party” hits #1
1968:Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” hits #1
1968:Merrilee Rush’s “Angel Of The Morning” enters the charts