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Stories Behind the Music: Two Old Guys Kicked the Beatles' Butts
The Beatles dominated the singles chart in the early 1960's. In April of 1964, the Beatles released a song that is, arguably, their most significant hit. Can't Buy Me Love, and the group, set many milestones: Greatest dominance in the top five; greatest dominance in the top 100; biggest jump to #1, from #27; most consecutive #1 singles; largest advance sales. Four of those accomplishments still hold today. Can't Buy Me Love is not as well-known, or as highly-touted today, as some of their other tunes but it was a monumental success.

The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love (Live) - The best home videos are here
 So what knocked that song out of the #1 slot after a five week run? It was a song by an old guy. Sixty-three year old Louis Armstrong, who hadn't been in the top 10 for eight years, nudged the fab four out of their exalted top slot. Can't Buy Me Love fell to #5 and Satchmo became the oldest artist in history to have a number one song. If you are about my age, you have to remember this song.
 
My understanding is that the Beatles loved it, that Satchmo bumped them ... more

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