Events in Music History in June 1960

  • Jun 1 Revival of Burton Lane and Yip Harburg's musical "Finian's Rainbow" closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 12 performances

Steve Allen Show Ends

Jun 6 "Steve Allen Show" last airs on NBC-TV

Only the Lonely

Jun 9 Roy Orbison releases single "Only the Lonely"; it becomes his 1st major hit - peaking at #2 in the US and topping the UK charts

  • Jun 13 "Alley-Oop" by Dyna-Sores peaks at #59
  • Jun 18 "Destry Rides Again" closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 472 performances

I'm a Honky Tonk Girl

Jun 19 Loretta Lynn records "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl"