This was a good day for the Beatles in 1970 … even though they were breaking up.

Their “Let It Be” album was at number one, and “The Long and Winding Road” was number one:

Today in 1980, Billy Joel’s “Glass Houses” was number one:

The short list of birthdays includes Dennis Locorriere, guitarist for Dr. Hook …

… and Robert “Bo” Donaldson, singer of this one-hit wonder:

Today is the anniversary of the deaths of Clyde McPhatter of the Drifters …

… and Benny Goodman:

Our double-play today comes from Bo Donaldson’s era — the first is conventional, the second is, well …