On This Date In Music

1961 - Ray Charles started a two week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'Hit The Road Jack’.

1972 - Cream release the Heavy Cream compilation.

 1973 - Paul Simon's "Loves Me Like A Rock" is certified Gold.

1976 - One hit wonders Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'A Fifth Of Beethoven’.

1979 - Styx releases "Babe."