On March 7, 1962, The Beatles wore their famous Beno Dorn suits for the first time. They recorded their first radio appearance on a show called Teenager’s Turn at the Playhouse Theatre in Hulme, Manchester, in front of a live teenage audience.
March 7 has seen some significant moments in rock music history. Here are a few highlights:
1970: Simon & Garfunkel’s album Bridge Over Troubled Water topped the Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for 10 weeks, becoming the best-selling album of the year.
1983: Tears for Fears released their debut album, The Hurting, which quickly reached No. 1 in the U.K. It featured the hit “Mad World” and was certified Gold just three weeks after its release.
1987: The Beatles’ first four albums were reissued on CD, re-entering the UK charts. A Hard Day’s Night was at No. 30, Please Please Me at 32, With The Beatles at 40, and Beatles For Sale at 45.
Cultural milestones also shaped rock music on this day:
1976: A wax figure of Elton John was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, making him the only rock musician besides The Beatles to have a statue there.
1983: The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inducted Stevie Wonder and Neil Sedaka, celebrating their contributions to music.
Notable recordings on March 7 include:
1966: Tina Turner recorded “River Deep – Mountain High” with producer Phil Spector, who had her repeat the song for hours.
1966: Brian Wilson released “Caroline, No,” his first solo recording.
1968: Elvis Presley recorded “A Little Less Conversation,” which became a hit years later after a remix.
1969: Led Zeppelin played a small show at the Bluesville 69 Club in London before they became famous.
1983: New Order released “Blue Monday” as a 12-inch single, making the top 10 in several countries.
