Posted on 03/21/2008 6:09:07 PM PDT by andyssister
Today in music history
Alan Freed, the American D.J. who coined the term “rock and roll”, had his 1952 Rock ’n’ Roll Stage Show at a local arena cancelled when 30000 fans overcrowded the venue. Fire regulations allowed only 10000.
The Guess Who released their biggest hit, “American Woman,” this week in 1970. Randy Bachman left the band four months later because of religious conflicts with the rock and roll lifestyle. Burton Cummings carried the band until 1975.
Bob Dylan’s song, “Hurricane,” caused enough publicity to get Rubin “Hurricane” Carter released from jail in 1976. The song promoted Carter’s innocence and is from the 1975 album, Desire.
Strawberry Fields, an area in Central Park bought by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband was opened in 1984.
Birthdays
1953- Robert Johnson, KC and the Sunshine Band
1951- Russell Thompkins Jr, vocals, The Stylistics
1943- Viv Stanshall, vocals, ukulele, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
1950 -Roger Hodgson, guitar, Supertram
1949- Eddie Money, (Edward Mahoney),
Deaths
1946- Ray Dorset, singer, guitarist, songwriter, Mungo Jerry
1987-Dean Martin Jr. (Dino, Desi, & Billy) died in in a jet crash.
1991-The inventor of The Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars Leo Fender died from Parkinson's disease.
Talk Talk mostly for “It’s My Life”.
I like both versions!
I nominate You Tube/Roisin Murphy: You know me better. Good beat, electro-dance tune./Just Asking - seoul62......
I forgot about that song and the remake. Cool
Pretty much every song on the new R.E.M. is excellent.
Current as of 12/17/2006? LOL.
Is that a Christian rock band? The lead singer is very good.
Not sure of their philosophical leanings, but the song HAS been played on contemporary christian stations such as air1.com for over a month now.
It really is a catchy little tune.
I’d say the song certainly has christian overtones.
Fireflight - Unbreakable
From the album Unbreakable
Where are the people that accused me?
The ones who beat me down and bruised me
They hide just out of sight
Can’t face me in the light
They’ll return but I’ll be stronger
Chorus:
God, I want to dream again
Take me where I’ve never been
I want to go there
This time I’m not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it’s unmistakable
No one can touch me
Nothing can stop me
Sometimes it’s hard to just keep going
But faith is moving without knowing
Can I trust what I can’t see
To reach my destiny
I want to take control but I know better
Chorus:
Forget the fear it’s just a crutch
That tries to hold you back
And turn your dreams to dust
All you need to do is just trust
I watched the vid and thought please God, tell me high heels and anklets aren't in style again. Please!!! ;)
I knew what song that was before clicking on it. It's been a good 20+ years since I heard that one-hit wonder.
Punk pioneer and vocalist Joey Ramone took his stage name in honor of Levine.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get
http://youtube.com/watch?v=v7A8Mkg1qYQ
Bosstones lead singer Dicky Barrett is now the announcer on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Gee, do you think he's lip-syncing here? :)
Bubblegum Hits by Ohio Express, 1910 Fruitgum Co., Lemon Pipers
They are very good. Hope they do well and sell lots of records.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.