Top 10 Songs On The Day Elvis Got Called Up
Was Elvis on the chart the day he was called up? (YouTube)
On this day in 1957, Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. He wouldn’t suffer chart-wise as Colonel Tom Parker would insure a steady flow of Elvis singles while he was away on duty.
Was the King in the Top 10 on the day his notice came in? Let’s check venerable grid-minders Cashbox to see who was getting action on this day in ’57.
Indeed, Elvis was in the Top 10, along with the greats Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Top 40 radio must’ve sounded amazing on this day in ’57.
1. Bill Justus – “Raunchy”
2. Sam Cooke – “You Send Me”
3. Pat Boone – “April Love”
4. Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock”
5. Buddy Holly – “Peggy Sue”
6. Jimmie Rodgers – “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine”
7. Jerry Lee Lewis – “Great Balls of Fire”
8. Danny & The Juniors – “At The Hop”
9. The Rays – “Silhouettes”
10. Frank Sinatra – “All The Way”
More of Michael’s Top 10 picks can be found here …
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