In 1925, Wendy Bagwell, great gospel singer and comedian, was born in Chamblee, Georgia. His recording of "Here Come The Rattlesnakes" sold over one million copies. It is hilarious.
In 1948, "Anytime" by the late, great Eddie Arnold was at Number One, where it resided for nine weeks.
In
1960, the legendary Hank Locklin took "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" to
the Number One spot on the Billboard Charts. This gentleman deserves to be in the Hall of Fame for this and the other many
great works in his portfolio. By the way, this song was Number One for
14 weeks. Is that awesome, or what??????
In 1964, Buck Owens took "My Heart Skips A Beat" to Number One on the charts. It owned that spot for seven weeks.
In 1970, "My Love", by Sonny James, started a three week run at the top of the charts.
In 1981, T.G. Sheppard went to Number One with "I Loved "Em Every One".
In 1987, the Trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and EmmyLou Harris went to Number One with "To Know Him Is To Love Him".
In 2013, Doug Dillard, of The Dillards, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a major influence on many inside and outside the realm of country music, and is remembered for his part as one of The Darlings on the Andy Griffith Show.
