Today in Music History - November 16, 1963 The brother and sister team of Nino Tempo and April Stevens hit the top of the Billboard chart with "Deep Purple", a song that they recorded in just two takes. In the UK, it reached #27. First published in 1933, the song became a huge hit for Larry Clinton And His Orchestra when it was number one on the U.S. popular music charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1939. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio