1959
in MusicAlbums
5
Artists
8
Milestones
12
Notable Releases
ALBUM1959
Little Girl Blue
Nina SimoneNina Simone's debut album on Bethlehem Records, featuring her breakthrough hit 'I Loves You, Porgy' which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
SINGLE1959
What'd I Say
Ray CharlesA breakthrough fusion of gospel, jazz, blues, and Latin music that reached number six on the pop chart and number one on the R&B chart.
Significant Milestones
Apollo Theater Debut
DebutBrown, the Flames, and his entire band debuted at the Apollo Theater on April 24, 1959, opening for idol Little Willie John, marking the beginning of his legendary live performance career.
Joined the Primettes
AchievementAt age fifteen, Ross joined the Primettes, the sister group to the Primes, beginning her professional music career under music manager Milton Jenkins.
