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05/06/2026

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

🎙️ June 5, 1961 — Roy Orbison reaches #1
On this day in 1961, Roy Orbison scored his first U.S. number one hit with the dramatic and unforgettable “Running Scared.”
After already reaching the Top 10 with “Only the Lonely” and “Blue Angel,” Orbison delivered one of the most emotional vocal performances of the early ’60s: a song that builds slowly, almost like a movie scene, until that breathtaking final climax.
It’s said that Roy had to be encouraged to push his voice over the powerful instrumental build-up at the end — and that final note became pure magic.
Written with Joe Melson in just a few minutes, “Running Scared” proved that Roy Orbison wasn’t just another voice on the radio… he was something unique.
A voice full of drama, elegance and heartbreak.
A voice impossible to forget.
🎶 What’s your favorite Roy Orbison song?
#1961

05/06/2026

🎙️ Remembering Conway Twitty
September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993
Oggi ricordiamo Conway Twitty, una delle voci più intense e riconoscibili della musica americana.
Prima di diventare una leggenda del country, Conway conquistò il pubblico rock’n’roll con brani come “It’s Only Make Believe”, mostrando subito quel timbro profondo, romantico e inconfondibile che avrebbe accompagnato tutta la sua carriera.
Artista elegante, carismatico, capace di passare dal rockabilly al country con una naturalezza rara, Twitty ha lasciato un’eredità enorme: canzoni, emozioni e una voce che ancora oggi riesce a parlare al cuore.
Un grande interprete, un vero gentleman della musica.
Rest in peace, Conway Twitty.
La sua voce continua a vivere. 🎶

05/06/2026

🎙️ June 5, 1956
Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” is released in America
On this day in 1956, Gene Vincent made Rock ’n’ Roll history with the American release of “Be-Bop-A-Lula” — one of the wildest, coolest and most unforgettable records of the entire 1950s.
With its unmistakable groove, rebellious attitude and Gene’s magnetic voice, the song became an instant classic, climbing to #5 in the U.S. and selling over one million copies.
Even though he never quite equaled the huge impact of that first breakthrough, Gene Vincent remained one of the true icons of early Rock ’n’ Roll, returning to the charts with songs like “Lotta Lovin’” and “Dance To The Bop.”
Gone far too soon in 1971, at only 36 years old, Gene still lives on every time that legendary opening line starts to play.
🔥 “Be-Bop-A-Lula” wasn’t just a hit record — it was an attitude.
👉 What does “Be-Bop-A-Lula” mean to you?
Is it your favorite Gene Vincent song?
#1956

05/06/2026

🎙️ June 5, 1960 — Brenda Lee enters the Hot 100 with “I’m Sorry”
On this day in 1960, a young Brenda Lee, just 15 years old, entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #76 with what would become one of her most unforgettable songs: “I’m Sorry.”
The record would climb all the way to #1 the following July, also reaching #4 on the R&B chart and #12 in the UK.
A tender ballad, full of emotion and maturity far beyond her age, “I’m Sorry” became one of Brenda Lee’s signature songs and, in 1999, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Born Brenda Mae Tarpley, she would go on to place 27 more songs on the charts over the next seven years, proving that “Little Miss Dynamite” was much more than a teenage sensation.
💬 Do you prefer Brenda Lee in her rock’n’roll side… or in her emotional ballads like “I’m Sorry”?

04/06/2026

🎙️ Remembering Herb Reed
The unforgettable bass voice of The Platters
On June 4, we remember Herb Reed, legendary bass vocalist and founding member of The Platters, who passed away at the age of 83.
With their elegant harmonies, timeless class and unforgettable romantic sound, The Platters became one of the most loved vocal groups in music history.
Four of their songs reached #1:
✨ The Great Pretender
✨ My Prayer
✨ Twilight Time
✨ Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
And with 23 songs in the Billboard Top 40, their music continues to shine across generations.
Herb Reed’s deep bass voice was one of the foundations of that magical sound — smooth, powerful, and instantly recognizable.
❤️ What is your favorite song by The Platters?
🇮🇹 Ricordando Herb Reed
La leggendaria voce basso de The Platters.
Il 4 giugno ricordiamo Herb Reed, membro fondatore e voce basso dello storico gruppo vocale americano, scomparso all’età di 83 anni.
Con le loro armonie eleganti, il loro stile raffinato e alcune delle ballate più romantiche di sempre, The Platters hanno lasciato un segno indelebile nella storia della musica.
Una voce, un’epoca, un’eleganza senza tempo.
🎶 The Platters forever.

04/06/2026

🇬🇧 POLL TIME — ELVIS STAMP 1992
In 1992, the U.S. Postal Service asked fans to choose which Elvis should appear on the commemorative stamp.
The result?
Young Elvis won over Vegas Elvis.
But today we ask you again…
Which Elvis stamp would you have chosen?
❤️ A — Young Elvis
🔥 B — Vegas Elvis
Write A or B in the comments!
Did the fans make the right choice?
🇮🇹 SONDAGGIO — FRANCOBOLLO ELVIS 1992
Nel 1992 il servizio postale americano chiese ai fan di scegliere quale immagine di Elvis usare per un francobollo commemorativo.
Il risultato?
Il giovane Elvis vinse contro il più maturo Elvis di Las Vegas.
Ma oggi lo chiediamo a voi…
Quale francobollo avreste scelto?
❤️ A — Young Elvis
🔥 B — Vegas Elvis
Scrivi A o B nei commenti!
Secondo voi i fan fecero la scelta giusta?

04/06/2026

🎙️ June 4th, 1942 — Capitol Records was born 🎙️
On this day, Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the United States, creating one of the most legendary record labels in music history.
Over the years, Capitol became home to an incredible roster of artists, including Gene Vincent, Wanda Jackson, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bobby Darin, Glen Campbell, and many more.
Beyond the music itself, Wallichs also helped revolutionize the business side of the industry. He is widely credited with pioneering modern record promotion, sending copies of new releases directly to disc jockeys — a simple but brilliant idea that changed how music reached the public.
From rockabilly to rock’n’roll, from surf to pop, Capitol Records helped shape the soundtrack of generations. 🔥
💬 Which Capitol artist do you love the most?
Wanda Jackson? Gene Vincent? The Beatles? The Beach Boys?
Tell us in the comments! 👇
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Il 4 giugno 1942 nasceva la Capitol Records, una delle etichette discografiche più importanti e leggendarie della storia della musica.
Fondata da Glenn Wallichs, la Capitol avrebbe ospitato artisti straordinari come Gene Vincent, Wanda Jackson, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bobby Darin, Glen Campbell e moltissimi altri.
Wallichs fu anche un innovatore assoluto: è considerato il pioniere della moderna promozione discografica, grazie all’idea di inviare i nuovi dischi direttamente ai disc jockey radiofonici, contribuendo a cambiare per sempre il mondo della musica.
Dal rockabilly al rock’n’roll, fino al pop e al surf sound, la Capitol ha lasciato un segno indelebile nella storia. 🎵
💬 Qual è il vostro artista Capitol preferito?
Scrivetelo nei commenti! 👇

04/06/2026

🎹 June 3, 1958 — A controversial chapter in Rock ’n’ Roll history
On this day, Jerry Lee Lewis renewed his marriage vows to Myra, after it emerged that he had not actually been divorced from his second wife, Jane Mitcham, when he first married her.
It was one of the most talked-about and controversial stories of the early rock ’n’ roll era — a moment that deeply affected Jerry Lee Lewis’ career, especially during his rise as one of the wildest and most electrifying performers of the 1950s.
Behind the piano, “The Killer” was pure fire. Away from the stage, his life was often just as explosive.
🎶 History is not always comfortable, but it is part of the story.
What do you think: did the scandal change the way people saw Jerry Lee Lewis forever?
🎹 3 giugno 1958 — Una pagina controversa nella storia del Rock ’n’ Roll
In questo giorno, Jerry Lee Lewis rinnovò i voti matrimoniali con Myra, dopo che emerse che non era ancora ufficialmente divorziato dalla sua seconda moglie, Jane Mitcham, quando l’aveva sposata la prima volta.
Fu una delle vicende più discusse e controverse dell’epoca d’oro del rock ’n’ roll, un episodio che segnò profondamente la carriera di Jerry Lee Lewis proprio mentre stava diventando una delle figure più esplosive degli anni ’50.
Sul palco era “The Killer”: fuoco puro al pianoforte. Fuori dal palco, la sua vita era spesso altrettanto travolgente.
🎶 La storia non è sempre comoda, ma fa parte del racconto.
Secondo voi, quello scandalo cambiò per sempre il modo in cui il pubblico vedeva Jerry Lee Lewis?
#1958