The tease for Monday 23 February
Tonight a US#1(2) from 1 February and NZ#1(3) from 24 April 1969 This group’s 5th million-seller, with global sales of over 4 million - Monster Hit in N.Z.
The tease for Tuesday 24 February
Tonight a US#1(4) from 25 February 1956 and the 1st million-seller for this artist whose freelance arranging work on Nat ‘King’ Cole’s “Too Young” and “Mona Lisa” brought him to the attention of recording executives. This tune was originally published with Portugese words and with English lyrics became a million seller in 1956 and a Big Hit in N.Z.
The tease for Wednesday 25 February
Tonight, a UK#1(4) from 20 February and NZ#1 March 1959 for a singer from Tiger Bay who became a popular club attraction in America in 1961 but who didn't chart in the States until 1965. MODERATE HIT in N.Z. Written by the same American team that came up with "Whatever Will Be" for Doris Day
The tease for Thursday 26 February
This Cardiff based band first charted with the blues-based hit 'Gin House'. Their style changed to bubblegum pop with their next two releases before this hit - UK#1(2) from 12 February 1969 (7 weeks in Top 20) Monster Hit in NZ (#5)
The tease for Friday 27 February
Tonight, the 6th million-seller for this artist, US#5 in 1956, 23 weeks in Top 100 from 25 February with a cover of a R&B#15 hit the same year for Ivory Joe Hunter. Big Hit and popular artist in N.Z.
And the songs;
Monday, Tommy James & The Shondells – Crimson And Clover
Tuesday, Nelson Riddle – Lisbon Antigua
Wednesday, Shirley Bassey – As I Love You
Thursday, Amen Corner – (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
Friday, Teresa Brewer – A Tear Fell
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