Monday’s Nostalgic News – May 22

“MUSIC TODAY”

• 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport to begin his first British tour, along with his new bride, 14 year old third cousin, Myra. The public’s shock over Lewis’ marriage marks the start of a controversy leading to his British tour being cancelled after just 3 of the scheduled 37 performances.
• 1961 – Ernie K Doe went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Mother In Law’.

• 1965 – The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Ticket To Ride’, the group’s eighth US No.1.

• 1965 – Marvin Gaye’s “I’ll Be Doggone” topped the R&B chart

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