Posted on 10/18/2008 6:00:32 PM PDT by andyssister
Today in music history...
2007, The Spice Girls US record label announced that their forthcoming greatest hits album would be made available exclusively at the lingerie chain Victoria's Secret shops in the US two months ahead of other outlets.
2005, Madonna admitted that she wrote a grovelling letter to Abba asking if she could sample their music on her latest single ‘Hung Up.’ The singer had to seek permission to sample ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme’ and became only the second act that Abba has allowed to sample their work. The Fugees used part of ‘The Name Of The Game’ on their 1996 track ‘Rumble In The Jungle.’
2005, an image of a naked John Lennon, taken on the last day of his life, was named the top US magazine cover of the past 40 years. The Rolling Stone front cover, taken by Annie Leibovitz and showing Lennon curled around Yoko Ono, was picked by editors, artists and designers.
2002, after a 15 year court battle, New York State's highest court ruled that the Ronettes, did not have the right to share the money earned by their producer Phil Spector through the use of the group's songs in movies, television and advertising. Citing a 1963 contract signed by the group, the court also substantially reduced the amount they stood to gain from royalties on sales of records and compact discs.
2000, Fifties vocalist Julie London dies in Los Angeles.
1997, Former Alice Cooper guitarist Glen Buxton dies at age 49.
1996, Joni Mitchell was interviewed by Morrissey for the promotional CD ‘Words and Music’ by Reprise Records to promote her new releases Hits and Misses.
1986, Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie marries Eduardo DeMendoca.
1986, Huey Lewis and the News went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Fore!'
1979, Buggles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Video Killed The Radio Star.'
1975, For the second episode of Saturday Night Live, the musical guests are Simon & Garfunkel, temporarily reunited for this TV appearance.
1974, Al Green's ex-girlfriend Mary Woodson pours a pot of boiling grits on the soul singer in the bathroom of his Memphis home. She then shoots herself. Green suffered second-degree burns on his back, neck, and arms, and later underwent a religious conversion.
1967, The Kinks single ‘Autumn Almanac' was released this week, peaking on the UK charts at No.3.
1964, The Animals kicked off their first headlining UK tour at the ABC in Manchester with Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent and The Nashville Teens supporting.
Birthdays include…
1977- Simon Rix, bass, Kaiser Chiefs
1974-Peter Svensson, guitar, The Cardigans
1952-Keith Knudson, drummer, The Doobie Brothers
1949-Gary Richrath, REO Speedwagon
1949-Joe Egan, Stealers Wheel
1947-Laura Nyro, singer songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by Suzanne Vega, Phoebe Snow, Roseane Cash, Frank Sinatra and Linda Ronstadt. She wrote 'And When I Die' a hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears and 'Stoney End' covered by Barbra Streisand. She died of ovarian cancer on 8th April 1997.
1926- Charles Edward Berry, (Chuck Berry), 1972 UK & US No.1 single 'My Ding a Ling'. Major influence on The Beatles and Rolling Stones. 'Johnny B. Goode' was one of the examples of earth music sent out to space.
Looking for video:
A couple of years ago I saw a video that was approximately 10 minutes long that was sort of a mime act—not sure what you would call it. The video was done in the dark with the actor(s) in green. He resembled or could have been the Statue of Liberty. In any case, among the many awesome thing shown, he took his head off and held it under his arm. Does anyone know of this video? What this is called? And does anyone have a link? Thank you very much.
Not nearly as good, but here's another one about cannabalism...
Love it!
Great video!
Yes, she had a great voice. She was popular in the Fifties as a singer. Also did some film work and television.
Wow! Those are amazing. “Sultry” is such an inadequate adjective for her style. She’s just smokin’ hot.
Thanks so much for posting those. Best posts of the night.
Wha?
Wonderful!
LOL.
This song still rules!
This one isn't a live performance, and I think a few of the pictures aren't of her...but, most of them are of her.
Funny how time flies.
I always found the audio of that song disturbing but the *video*!....aaaaugh!
Beagle!
Beagle, beagle beagle!
Beagle!
Beagle, beagle beagle!
[Joooooohnnnny!]
Sorry...weird flashback to a friend and I’s “interpretation” of the lyrics....:))
Fantastic live band, I saw them at Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver in the early 1990's. They were the lead act for "Midnite Oil". An amazing performance. A part of their unique sound is the wind instruments, an ensemble that they call "The Horns of Contempt".
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