It's the Mixter Himself Mickey Bo, 

1957 - American Bandstand

American Bandstand first aired on US TV. Dick Clark had replaced Bob Horn the previous year when the show was still called Bandstand, Clark went on to host the show until 1989. Countless acts appeared on the show over the years, including ABBA, The Doors, Talking Heads, Madonna, Otis Redding, R.E.M. and Pink Floyd.

Single 45:  having a birthday in August  1980

 

  • Aug 2 – Aug 23 – Magic — Olivia Newton‑John

  • Aug 30 – Sailing — Christopher Cross

Album: Top Seller August  1980

 

  • August 2, 1980

  • Emotional Rescue — The Rolling Stones

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1971 - James Taylor

James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Carole King song 'You've Got A Friend', (included in her album Tapestry and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim). The song would go on to win the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal male Performance and

July 31, 1959

Cliff Richard reaches the top of the U.K. charts for the first time with “Living Doll.” The single becomes Britain’s best‑selling record of the year and establishes Richard as one of the country’s leading young rock performers.

 

August 1, 1960

Aretha Franklin begins her first attempt at non‑gospel recording, stepping into Columbia Records for a jazz‑pop session that ultimately does not produce a major hit—but marks the start of her transition into secular music.

August 1, 1964

Billboard reports a surge in harmonica popularity, crediting artists like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, the Dave Clark Five, and Stevie Wonder for bringing the instrument back into mainstream pop. Radio stations across the U.S. join the trend by giving away harmonicas in on‑air promotions.

 

August 2, 1962

Aretha Franklin makes her television debut on American Bandstand, performing “Don’t Cry Baby” and “Try a Little Tenderness” for the national audience.

 

August 4, 1901

Louis Armstrong is born in New Orleans. Although he later claimed a July 4, 1900 birthday, historians have confirmed the 1901 date. As a youth, Armstrong spent time in the Colored Waif’s Home after firing a gun into the air; there he learned cornet and began the musical journey that would reshape jazz and influence generations of performers.

August 4, 1956

RCA Victor issues Elvis Presley’s “Don’t Be Cruel” backed with “Hound Dog.” Billboard combines both sides into a single listing, making it the first record to reach #1 as a double‑sided hit on the Best Sellers and Jukebox charts.

August 4, 1958

Billboard launches the Hot 100, replacing its separate Best Seller, Jukebox, and Disc Jockey charts. The first #1 is “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson. On the same date, Bobby Darin scores his first major hit as “Splish Splash” climbs to #3—a song later used on Sesame Street to encourage kids to enjoy bath time.

August 5, 1957

American Bandstand expands from a local Philadelphia program to a national ABC‑TV broadcast with host Dick Clark. The first guests on the network version are Billy Williams and The Chordettes.

 

August 6, 1960

Philadelphia teen Chubby Checker performs “The Twist” on Dick Clark’s Saturday night show, demonstrating the dance steps that help launch a nationwide craze. Clark had previously played Hank Ballard’s original version on Bandstand, but encouraged Cameo Records to record Checker’s cleaner‑image cover—an approach that helped the song reach #1 and become a cultural phenomenon.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Birthdays Singers and Songwriters:

  • 1939 - Sonny Sanders

    American soul music singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer Sonny Sanders. He formed the Satintones in Detroit in 1957 becoming the first vocal group signed to Motown, and released their first record, 'Going to the Hop' / 'Motor City' in 1960. He later arranged strings on may hits including Jackie Wilson’s 'Higher and Higher' and 'I Get the Sweetest Feeling'. He died on October 12, 2016.

    1958 - Randy Debarge

    Randy DeBarge singer from American family group DeBarge who had the 1983 US No.17 single 'All This Love', and the 1985 UK No.4 single 'Rhythm Of The Night'.

     

  • Those who we have lost but not forgotten

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  • Jazz session man George Duke in 2013

    Seeds guitarist Jan Savage (“Pushin' Too Hard”) in 2020

    Seekers lead singer Judith Durham (“Georgy Girl”) in 2022

    (Russell) "Rusty" Richards, American cowboy singer, yodeler, songwriter (Sons of the Pioneers

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     Early Beatles News :   

1965 - The Beatles

The Beatles released their fifth album and soundtrack to their second film Help! which included the title track, ‘The Night Before’, ‘You've Got to Hide Your Love Away’, ‘You're Going to Lose That Girl’, ‘Ticket to Ride’. The album's penultimate track, 'Yesterday', came partially to McCartney in his sleep. He spent about a month playing it to people to make sure he had not plagiarised it. He then wrote working lyrics for it under the title "Scrambled Eggs". "Yesterday" was later recognised by Guinness World Records as the most-covered pop song in history.

 

 
 

History of Gold Star Internet Radio 

 Gold Star Oldies USA

  • Gold Star Oldies USA is a classic‑hits radio station built around the timeless music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It focuses on feel‑good nostalgia, surf‑rock energy,  R& B , and the warm sound of early American pop radio. The station blends daily features, curated shows, and upbeat presentation to recreate the golden era of broadcasting. It’s designed as a clean, friendly, and always‑on destination for listeners who love the music that never fades.

1963 - The Beatles

The Beatles arrived in Jersey in the Channel Islands, where they spent the day go-carting and relaxing by the pool at The Revere Hotel before playing the first of four nights at the Springfield Ballroom. Some fans had found out where they were staying, but they were happy to chat and be photographed with them.

   DJ SPOTLIGHT   Dave Edwards 

    • Early Career (1970s–1980s)

      • Started in Hospital Radio in the mid‑1970s.

      • Helped found the Loughborough Hospitals Broadcasting Service (LHBS) in 1975, serving as Station Manager for several years.

      • Joined BBC Radio Leicester in 1976 as a Studio Assistant.

      • Became a commercial voice‑over talent for Radio Trent (Nottingham) and Mercia Sound (Coventry) during the 1980s.

      1990s–2000s

      • Produced and presented the Sunday Breakfast Show on Radio Fox in Leicester in the early 1990s.

      • Worked across both commercial and public radio in the UK and internationally.

      • Spent time broadcasting in Indonesia, expanding his global radio footprint.

      That Seventies Sound

      • Dave grew up in the 60s and lived through the 70s, giving him a deep personal connection to the music of the decade.

      • He produces and presents “That Seventies Sound” every week, now carried by stations around the world.

       

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To Celebrate Dave Edwards 500th Show this mural was painted for him. The Special Show will air this Saturday 9:00 AM (The painting is called Rock n Roll Heaven)

Visual Archive:

Happy Birthday

Rick Derringer  once the head singer for The McCoys , 

Sources:

Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
Eight Days a Week (Kenneth Best)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)
calendar.songfacts.com
onthisday.com/music