Today’s highlights, Dion & the Belmonts debut on American Bandstand – We have the video. Stars we love who are turning 30 this year. Songs we love to sing in the car. Whats hot and what’s missing at the Consumer Electronics Show. And much more music!
Here’s some context as we watch the new gadgets come out at the Consumer Electronics Show. Today in 2001, Apple introduces the iTunes media player. Six years later, Steve Jobs shows off the first iPhone. With all the “things” that are being introduced this year, our good friends at Jacobs Media talks about the one thing that’s missing.
Today in 1963, Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones after leaving Blues Incorporated & his gig as a graphic designer.
Today in 1959. Dion & The Belmonts perform “A Teenager In Love” on American Bandstand. They don’t make em like this anymore. (Video)
Back when I was growing up, our young selves used to say, “Don’t trust anyone over 30.” Haven’t heard that one in a long time. In any event, we still love these folks.
What tunes do you sing out loud whenever you hear them on your car radio? From 2014. Journey‘s “Don’t Stop Believin'” tops a best car song poll conducted by Insurance dot com. Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody” & AC/DC‘s “You Shook Me All Night Long” round out the Top 3. “Highway To Hell,” Golden Earring‘s “Radar Love” & “I Can’t Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar top write-ins. (Video – Don’t Stop Believin’ Live)
Today in 1975, five years after The Beatles break up, the group’s partnership is officially dissolved in court. Meanwhile, Paul McCartney and Wings start work on the “Venus And Mars” album in New Orleans. Heres the one big hit from that LP: “Listen to What the Man Said”. (Video)
Feeling the need to apologize? Here are 4 ways to do it via TED.
From the Hollywood Reporter: Tom Hanks will present Alan Alda with this years Screen Actors Guild “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
Happy Birthday to: Richard Nixon, 1913 (d. 1994); Bob Denver (Gilligan), 1935 (d. 2005); Joan Baez, 1941; Jerry Yester (Lovin’ Spoonful), 1943; Scott Walker (Walker Brothers), 1943; Jimmy Page, 1944; Bill Cowsill, 1948 (d. 2006); Crystal Gayle, 1951; Dave Matthews, 1967
We leave you with this Wee Five classic from 1965. Beverly Bivens sings lead. Michael Stewart the brother of John Stewart of Kingston Trio fame was the leader of the group. “You Were On My Mind” was originally and Ian & Sylvia tune.
