1989: Paula Abdul had the number one song in the US with "Cold Hearted". In the UK however, the record stalled at #46.
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1962: Tommy Roe had his first number one hit when "Sheila" reached the top of the US Pop chart. The tune was a re-recorded version of a song that was first released in 1960 when Roe was part of a group called The Satins. Roe's recording success would continue until 1971, during which time he had five more Top 10 hits.
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1963/strong>: The Angels become the first white girl group to have a US number one hit when "My Boyfriend's Back" topped the Billboard Hot 10
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1961: 24 year old Gene Chandler records "Duke Of Earl" for Vee Jay Records. It will become the label's first number one and first million seller next February.
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1964: Rob Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" is released. It will reach Billboard's top spot just four weeks later and enjoy a three week stay.
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