Perry Como's hit "Catch a Falling Star" was the first OFFICIAL gold record as noted by the RIAA, in 1958.
Smokey Robinson was of course the lead singer of the Miracles when they had Motown's first gold record with "Shop Around"
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Without question, In the Mood is the most-remembered tune.During his lifetime, Chattanooga Choo Choo was the biggest seller - it was only the second recording to every sell a million copies at that time, and was awarded the first Gold Record.
The first gold record was awarded to the American singer and musician Glen Miller in 1942 for his recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo." The award recognized the single for selling over one million copies. This milestone marked a significant moment in the music industry, highlighting the commercial success of recorded music.
On March 14, 1958, the year the awards were launched, the RIAA® awarded the very first Gold plaque to Perry Como for his hit single, "Catch A Falling Star" (RCA Records).
The first gold medals at the Olympics were not awarded until 1904. The first person that was awarded a gold medal was Charles Jewtraw.
Grammy, Gold Record, Platinum Record
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Kurtis Blow had the first gold record (single) for "The Breaks" (1980). RunDMC had the first gold record (album) for Raising Hell (1986). .
Total 302 gold medals are awarded.
Smokey Robinson was of course the lead singer of the Miracles when they had Motown's first gold record with "Shop Around"
A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.A gold crown was awarded in Rome to a general celebrating a triumph for wining a battle.
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