June 8, 2024 Record of the Day

On September 29, 1958 the song on top of the charts is one written by a Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge. His name is Charles Dawes. His composition of “Melody in A Minor” was written in 1912. In 1958, lyrics and a rock and roll beat were added and gave Tommy Edwards a #1 hit with “It’s All in the Game.” A copy of the 45 is worth up to $20.00 while a copy on a 78 can sell for $150.00 today.

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