1952 – Hank Williams did his last recording session. 1956 – Micky Dolenz began his television career in NBC’s “Circus Boy” series. He later became a member of the Monkees. 1966 – The song “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?” was released by The Rolling Stones in the U.S. and U.K. 1967 – “People Are […]
In a deeply personal move, Miley Cyrus has released a new song titled Secrets, dedicated to her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. The track, appearing on the deluxe edition of her album Something Beautiful, is described by Miley as a peace offering after a period of distance between them. Miley worked with Fleetwood Mac legends Lindsey […]
Bruce Dickinson has made his feelings very clear: he hates mobile phones at live shows. In a recent interview on the Appetite for Distortion podcast, the Iron Maiden frontman didn’t mince words, calling the constant filming and screen-holding “a failing of humanity.” He described modern concertgoers as those who turn every moment into a performance […]
1955 – Eva Marie Saint, Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman starred in the “Producer’s Showcase” presentation of “Our Town” on NBC-TV. 1958 – Elvis Presley left a Brooklyn naval base to sail to Germany to be with his army unit. 1968 – Steppenwolf won its first gold record for “Born to be Wild.” 1973 – […]
1952 – Frank Sinatra completed his final session with Mitch Miller and Columbia Records. 1955 – Capitol Records released “Magic Melody, Part Two”. The song consisted only of the last two notes of the musical phrase, “Shave and a haircut, two bits.” It was the shortest song to ever to be released. 1956 – Brenda […]
1952 – Frank Sinatra completed his final session with Mitch Miller and Columbia Records. 1955 – Capitol Records released “Magic Melody, Part Two”. The song consisted only of the last two notes of the musical phrase, “Shave and a haircut, two bits.” It was the shortest song to ever to be released. 1956 – Brenda […]
1963 – The Beatles single “She Loves You” was released in the U.S. 1963 -The Beach Boys album “Surfer Girl” was released. 1964 – “Shindig!” premiered on ABC. The first show opened with Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, The Wellingtons, The Righteous Brothers, Bobby Sherman and Alan Sues. 1965 – The second season of “Shindig!” […]
1963 – The Beatles single “She Loves You” was released in the U.S. 1963 -The Beach Boys album “Surfer Girl” was released. 1964 – “Shindig!” premiered on ABC. The first show opened with Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, The Wellingtons, The Righteous Brothers, Bobby Sherman and Alan Sues. 1965 – The second season of “Shindig!” […]
1945 – Ernest Tubb recorded “It Just Doesn’t Matter Now” and “Love Turns to Hate.” 1962 – George Martin had the Beatles return to EMI’s Abbey Road to re-record “Love Me Do.” They also recorded “P.S. I Love You” and an early version of “Please Please Me.” 1964 – George Harrison formed Mornyork Ltd. as […]
1956 – Record stores were swamped with requests for Elvis’ “Love Me Tender” which had not been released yet. 1964 – Rod Stewart recorded his first single “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” 1966 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1966 – “The Last Train to Clarksville” was released by the Monkees. 1973 […]