Frank Ifield - HISTORY - A MONTH AT A GLANCE

JANUARY

HISTORY - A MONTH AT A GLANCE

January

18th, 1960: First UK recording release on Columbia label EMI of Lucky Devil
18th, 1963: The release date for The Wayward Wind in the UK.
24th, 1963: The Wayward Wind entered the UK chart for 13 weeks run.
1st, 1963: Opening night at the Silver Spade Room - Chevron/Hilton Sydney Australia (first return since leaving in 1959).
1963 - Radio 2GB Australia presented Macquarie Tune Table Award for "Outstanding Australian Overseas" (Conductors silver baton - symbolising "Leadership, Discipline & the quest for excellence".
1962/63 poll. New Musical Express Trophy for top new disc/TV singer & Best British Disc of the year - I Remember You.
9th, 1964: Don't Blame Me entered the UK pop Charts for a 13-week run, peaking at #8.
1978: Inducted into Hands Of Fame, Tamworth Australia.
2003: Induction into Tamworth's Country Music Roll of Renown, Australian Country Music's highest honour.
2004: TIARA (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards) for Services to Industry Award was given to Frank for his commitment to the nurturing of talent through the International Spur Award and his ongoing involvement in the careers of many emerging artists.