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On Ths Day in 1960, a B-Side Made Connie Francis the First Woman To Top the Hot 100
Carole King’s First No. 1 Hit Was a Complete Accident
Nedra Talley Ross helped make the Ronettes the platonic ideal of a girl group
Nedra Talley Ross helped make the Ronettes the platonic ideal of a girl group
On Ths Day in 1960, a B-Side Made Connie Francis the First Woman To Top the Hot 100
Carole King’s First No. 1 Hit Was a Complete Accident
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Overview
Connie Francis nearly recorded what would become one of Elvis Presley's most iconic songs, while her 1960 B-side made her the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100. Carole King's 1971 album 'Tapestry' launched a 15-week run at number one, marking a defining moment in Brill Building-era pop, with her first number one hit arising unexpectedly. Nedra Talley Ross contributed significantly to the Ronettes' signature sound, helping shape the girl group ideal of the era.
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