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22 unusual facts about 1962 in music


1,837 Seconds of Humor

1,837 Seconds of Humor is the debut album of Ray Stevens, released in 1962.

All Alone Am I

"All Alone Am I" is the title of a song from 1962 (see 1962 in music) popularized by the American singer Brenda Lee.

Allentown Jail

The Kingston Trio recorded a version in 1962 with plans of releasing it as a single, but the single never came to fruition.

Billboard Top Country Hits: 1962

Billboard Top Country Hits: 1962 is a compilation album released by Rhino Records in 1990, featuring 10 hit country music recordings from 1962.

Cha Cha de Amor

Cha Cha de Amor was released on November 5, 1962 (see 1962 in music).

Come Back Silly Girl

In 1962, The Lettermen released their version as a single from their album A Song for Young Love.

Der Flohwalzer

An elaborate variation on this piece, “Lesson One”, was a hit in 1962 for Russ Conway.

Dimension Records

Dimension Records was a record label founded in 1962 in New York City by Don Kirshner and Al Nevins, owners of Aldon Music.

Dino: Italian Love Songs

Dino: Italian Love Songs was released on February 5, 1962 (see 1962 in music).

Don't Let Me Cross Over

Originally released in November 1962, the song needed just four weeks to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Singles chart.

Don't Make a Beggar of Me

"Don't Make a Beggar of Me" is a popular song recorded by Frank Sinatra on 2 April 1953, at his first recording session for Capitol Records, but not released until the CD reissue of his 1962 album, Point of No Return.

Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson

Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson is a 1962 (see 1962 in music) studio album by the American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.

How Is Julie?

In 1962, The Lettermen released it as a single from their album Once Upon a Time.

Hymns from the Heart

Hymns from the Heart is the twelfth album and the second gospel album of singer Johnny Cash, released in 1962 (see 1962 in music).

Only Love Can Break a Heart

"Only Love Can Break a Heart" is the title of a popular song from 1962 (see 1962 in music) performed by the American singer-songwriter Gene Pitney.

Satumaa

The most famous recording is probably the one made by Reijo Taipale in 1962.

Schytts

Schytts is a dansband, established in 1962 as Public Killers before changing their name the upcoming year.

The Four Seasons Greetings

The Four Seasons Greetings was the second LP album by The Four Seasons, released by Vee-Jay Records under catalog number LP-1055 as a monophonic recording in 1962 and later in stereo under catalog number SR-1055 the same year.

The Sound of Johnny Cash

The Sound of Johnny Cash is the thirteenth album by country singer Johnny Cash, released in 1962 (see 1962 in music).

Twistin' the Night Away

It was released as a single in 1962 and became very popular, charting in the top ten of both the Billboard Hot 100 (#9) and Billboard's R&B chart (#1),.

WERGO

It was founded in 1962 by the art historian Werner Goldschmidt and the musicologist Helmut Kirchmayer.

Writings and Drawings

The book contained Dylan's lyrics from 1962's Bob Dylan to selections from 1971's Greatest Hits, Volume 2.