The 1950's and 60's
The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, The Shangi-Las, The Crystals, The Cookies, The Exciters....
"Chapel of Love" by the Dixie Cups from New Orleans was the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.
It all came from the Brill Building at 1619 Broadway at 49th Street
Then, except for...