Music History Today: November 28, 2021

November 28, 1970:  Gladys Knight and the Pips enter the US music chart with "If I Were Your Woman."

Gladys Knight and the Pips spent the whole of the 1960s polishing their reputation as one of the most luminous jewels in the Motown crown. 

Music History Today: October 2, 2021

October 2:  1981: "Juke Box Hero" by Foreigner is released in the UK.

Foreigner launched a search for the fan who inspired their hit song “Juke Box Hero,” offering a V.I.P. experience for the person ... if he can be found.

Music History Today: September 15, 2021

September 15, 1990: Wilson Phillips took over at Number 1 on the US music chart with "Release Me."

Written by the group, "Release Me" is about a woman who is trying to get over her ex, but he's not making it easy for her by coming around her door and asking for another chance. 

Music History Today: June 20, 2021

June 20, 1981: After topping record charts around the world, a medley of hits credited to Stars On 45 reaches Number 1 in America.

It was the summer of 1981, and after an 11-year hiatus, the sound of the Fab Four once again ruled the radio airwaves.  Only instead of John, Paul, George and Ringo, this time the world had to settle for Bas, Hans, Jaap and Okkie—the Dutch studio musicians behind the phenomenon called Stars on 45. 

Music History Today: April 2, 2021

April 2, 1942: Leon Russell was born Claude Russell Bridges in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Born Claude Russell Bridges, he changed his name to Leon Russell when he moved to Los Angeles from his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Leon Russell & Elton John

Music History Today: February 2, 2021

February 2, 1979: Sid Vicious of The Sex Pistols, out on bail after being accused of killing his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, died of a heroin overdose at age 21.

In 1975, a 17-year-old Philly girl named Nancy Spungen dropped out of the University of Colorado and moved to New York City. 

Nancy Spurgeon & Sid Vicious