On this day in Music History – September 30, 1957 – Jimmie Rodgers reached #1 on the Billboard Top 100 with his very first release, “Honeycomb.” The song’s upbeat charm and Rodgers’ smooth vocals made it an instant classic of the late ’50s pop era. But “Honeycomb” was just the beginning — over the next year he scored more major hits, including: 🎵 “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” – #3 🎵 “Oh-Oh, I’m Falling in Love Again” – #7 🎵 “Secretly” – #3 Rodgers became one of the first true crossover stars of

In the late 1950s, Jimmie Rodgers became one of the most beloved male vocalists with his warm voice and gentle country-pop style. The song "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," released in 1957, is a perfect example of his success. The song was written by Paul Campbell and Joel Newman, which were pseudonyms for Pete Seeger and Lee Hays of the folk group The Weavers. The melody was inspired by a traditional Irish folk song called "Drimmin Down." "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" was written by Pete Seeger and Lee

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