1960: Ray Peterson records "Tell Laura I Love Her", which will rise to #7 in the US the following Summer.

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1965: The Supremes release "Back In My Arms Again", which will become their fifth consecutive US number one hit.

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1977: Steve Miller's "Jet Airliner" is released. It will become his fourth US Top Ten hit.

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1967: Aretha Franklin releases "Respect", a song that will become her signature tune and go on to win two Grammy Awards in 1968 for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording and Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female.

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1979: Blondie brought a touch of New Wave music to the Hot 100 when "Heart Of Glass" reached #1. They would score three more chart toppers over the next two years.

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