This Day in Music History – June 4th

1934 – The Dorsey Brothers recorded “Annie’s Cousin Fanny” for the first time. Glenn Miller also sang in the song.

1942 – Glenn Wallichs for Capitol Records came up with the idea of sending out “promotional” copies of records to radio announcers around the U.S.

1963 – The Searchers released their debut single “Sweets For My Sweet.”

1984 – Bruce Springsteen released his “Born in the U.S.A.” album.

1984 – The Sheila E. album “The Glamorous Life” was released.

1992 – The U.S. Postal Service announced that people preferred the “younger Elvis” stamp design in a nationwide vote.


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