1961: Ricky Nelson records "Hello Mary Lou", which would climb to number 9 in the US by early May.
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2015: Kenny Loggins appeared on the TV talent show American Idol where he performed his 1984, US #1 hit, "Footloose"
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1965:The Standells appear on an episode of The Munsters, where they perform their version of "I Want To Hold Your Hand" to show the adults in the house what Rock music is all about.
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1958: The Coasters record what will prove to be their only US number one hit, "Yakety Yak". In the UK, it reached #12.
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1971: At the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, Simon And Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" wins Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists, Best Engineered Record and Best Contemporary Song.
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