April 2, 2014: The Joshua Tree by U2, Linda Ronstadt's Heart Like a Wheel, "Cathy's Clown" by the Everly Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son," and Jeff Buckley's recording of "Hallelujah" were among those selected for induction into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
April 2, 1941: The radio personality Dr. Demento was born Barret Eugene Hanse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Barret Hanse created Dr. Demento in 1970 while working at a radio station in Pasadena, California. He played offbeat novelties on his rock oldies show, which led to the all-novelty gig. The Doctor may be best known for bringing parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic to national attention. He funded Yankovic's first EP, Another One Rides the Bus, which eventually led to a record deal and pop chart success in the 1980s and beyond.
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April 2, 1961: The Everly Brothers peaked at Number 7 in the US with "Walk Right Back."
Sonny Curtis, of Buddy Holly's Crickets, wrote "Walk Right Back" while in the army and showed it to The Everly Brothers when he was home on leave.
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Roger Miller must have liked the song because he wrote his "Engine, Engine Number Nine" right on top of it. You can sing the two at the same time.
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April 2, 1964: The Beach Boys began recording "I Get Around."
The Beach Boys' single "I Get Around" was released as a double A-side with "Don't Worry Baby."
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Considered one of the best-ever single releases, along with "Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles and "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, it was rated the fifth biggest seller of 1964 by both Billboard and Cash Box.
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April 2, 1977: ABBA had their Number 1 on the UK singles chart with "Knowing Me, Knowing You." The song was a Top 10 hit in over 15 countries and reached the top in Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, and West Germany.
Hallelujah
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