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On April 13, 1985 the #1 song in the country belonged to USA for Africa
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM
We Are the World would end up spending 4 weeks at #1 in America
USA for Africa
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On April 13, 1965, The Beatles would win their first Grammy Awards
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Fab 4 would win “Best New Artist” and “Best Performance by a vocal group”
Patrick Hicks Music Stories
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Pet Food Drive Saturday was big success
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Thank you everyone who donated to this great cause
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Today we remember Little Eva, on the 23rd anniversary of her passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The singer died on April 10, 2003 after fighting cancer. She was 59
Polydor 1000
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Abba had the #1 song in the country on April 10, 1977
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Dancing Queen would spend 1 week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
Reuters- Henry Nicholls
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On April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney would quit The Beatles
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Announcement came in a press release, also announcing a solo album
REUTERS, Jeff Christensen
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A group from Sweden was #1 in America on April 9, 1974
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Blue Swede’s cover version of Hooked on a Feeling spent 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart.
1hit 1ders
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Vicki Lawrence had the #1 song in the country on April 9, 1973
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks.
REUTERS, Sam Mircovich
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Eight years ago, tonight, Fleetwood Mac fired Lindsey Buckingham
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Happened ahead of an upcoming tour, on April 9, 2018
Reuters, Mike Segar
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The #1 song in the country on April 8, 1984 belonged to Kenny Loggins
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The theme from Footloose spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Ethan Miller
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The Temptations were at #1 on April 8, 1971
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Just My Imagination, their 3rd #1, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks
Reuters, STR New
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E.L.O was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this date
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Along with Joan Baez, Journey, and Yes, on April 8, 2017
REUTERS, Lucy Nicholson
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The Righteous Brothers were at #1 on April 7, 1966
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
You’re my Soul and Inspiration topped the Billboard Singles Chart for3 weeks
REUTERS, Mike Segar
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The #1 song on April 6, 1975 belonged to Minnie Ripperton
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Lovin’ You would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
Minnie Ripperton- Epic Records
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The Beatles would be #1 in America on April 6, 1964
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Can’t Buy Me Love would spend 5 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart
Laurent Burcet
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On April 6, 1974, ABBA would become instant European stars
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
That was the day Waterloo would win the annual Eurovision Song Contest
Reuters-Henry Nicholls
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The #1 song in the country on April 3, 1976 belonged to Johnnie Taylor
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Disco Lady would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks
Rene Mendez
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REO Speedwagon had the #1 song in the country on April 3, 1981
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Keep On Loving You spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Rose Prouser
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Happy 82nd Birthday today to Tony Orlando
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Born April 3, 1944 in New York City
REUTERS, Lee Celano
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The Turtles had the #1 song in the country on April 2, 1967
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Happy Together would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks
Stereo Classics
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Today we remember Edwin Starr on the 23rd anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The soul singer died following a heart attack at his home in England on April 2, 2003. He was 61
The Midnight Special
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This was the #1 song in the country on April 2, 1974.
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:23 PM
John Denver spent 1 week at #1 on the Billboard Singles Chart with Sunshine on my Shoulders
REUTERS, Lev Nosov
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Today we remember Marvin Gaye, on the 42nd anniversary of his passing.
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The singer died April 1, 1984 after being shot by his father. He was 42.
Video from Gigs
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The #1 song in the country on April 1, 1975 belonged to Labelle
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Lady Marmalade was on top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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This was the #1 song in the country on April 1, 1965.
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Stop in the Name of Love would be the Supremes 4th #1
Reuters-Brad Wicker
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Pet Food Drive is getting close
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Saturday April 11th at Shop Rite in Hudson
The animals can use your help
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Thank you for this honor
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
winning was a complete surprise!
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Happy 58th Birthday today to Celine Dion
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The singer/entertainer was born on March 30, 1968 in Quebec Canada
Reuters, Gary Hershorn
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Today we remember Bill Withers, on the 6th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:12 PM
The legendary soul singer died on March 30, 2020 from heart complications. He was 81.
Bill Withers-Vevo
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Happy 81st Birthday today to Eric Clapton
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Born March 30, 1945 in Surrey England
Reuters, Jeff Mitchell US