more brave than me
more blond than you
e e cummings
January 28, 2007: Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture was Number 1 on the U.S. album chart.
"Dreamgirls" is a musical about The Dreamettes, who climb the ladder of success before their leader Effie White (Jennifer Hudson) is kicked to the curb by the group's manager Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Jamie Foxx).
July 7, 1984: "When Doves Cry" went to Number 1 on the Hot 100, giving Prince his first chart-topper.
“When Doves Cry” was released on May 16, 1984, as the first single off of the “Purple Rain” album, giving momentum to the film’s July 1984 release.
Prince
June 21, 1975: The Captain & Tennille sat on top of the Billboard singles chart with "Love Will Keep Us Together."
Soft rock was absolutely huge in the mid-’70s. Early-’60s pop artisans like Neil Sedaka, who co-wrote the song, were coming back;
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| The Captain & Tennille |
May 24, 1944: Patti Labelle was born Patricia Louise Holt in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Actress and singer Patti LaBelle is widely regarded as the queen of rock and soul music.
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| Patti LaBelle |
April 19, 1946: Timothy James Curry was born in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England.
Tim Curry is known for working in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television, most often portraying villainous characters. Curry rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
October 11, 2004: The Vote for Change tour wraps up in Washington, DC.
The Vote for Change tour wrapped last night (October 11) with a star-studded finale at Washington, D.C.'s MCI Center.
Preston began playing the piano at age 3 and by age 10 he was accompanying gospel greats Mahalia Jackson and James Cleveland on the organ.
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| Billy Preston |
1.The bass-line, horns and drums gave this a disco sound that alienated many of their fans but also propelled it to the top of the charts.
Mick Jagger at the disco
