Music History Today: December 30, 2021

December 30, 1995: The Beatles entered the US chart at number 10 with "Free as a Bird."

"Free as a Bird" is a song originally composed and recorded in 1977 as a home demo by John Lennon.

Music History Today: October 22, 2021

October 22, 1983: "Delirious" by Prince peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 single's chart.

"Delirious" was more than Prince's second-ever Top 10 single, and more than a hat tip to early heroes like Elvis Presley. It was another signal of his intention to take back rock for black musicians. 

Music History Today: August 22, 2021

August 22, 1970: Eric Burdon and War make it to Number 3 on the US chart with "Spill the Wine." 

In 1969, Eric Burdon had a vision: a band that could speak out against the turmoil of inner-city violence and fractured race relations by providing an inclusive, utopian view of the world. This band could blend any genre, play any song, and write any lyrics that they pleased.

Eric Burdon & War

Music History Today: August 8, 2021

August 8 1987: U2 takes over at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 single's chart with "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."

:I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was the second single released from U2's breakthrough 1987 album The Joshua Tree. The song was deeply inspired by American gospel music. According to the Edge:  

U2 1987