Showing posts with label Harry Belafonte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Belafonte. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Music History Today: March 30, 2023

March 30, 1996: The German Eurodance duo La Bouche debuted on the US music chart with "Sweet Dreams."
"Sweet Dreams" by La Bouche reached Number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 3 on US Hot Dance Club Play.

La Bouche
La Bouche

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Music History Today: January 2, 2022

January 2, 1993: When "The Last Song" by Elton John charted at 24, giving John 23 consecutive years with a song in the US Hot 100, which broke Elvis Presley's record.

"The Last Song" marked the first of John's American singles to benefit his AIDS foundation. 

Elton John
Elton John

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Music History Today: March 1, 2021

 March 1, 1973: Pink Floyd released Dark Side Of The Moon.

There are hit albums, and then there’s Dark Side of the Moon. Pink Floyd‘s eternally popular song cycle has sold more than 15 million copies in the U.S. since its release on March 1st, 1973, and more than 45 million units worldwide. 
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Monday, November 23, 2020

Music History Today: November 24, 2020

November 24, 1991: Freddie Mercury of Queen died of AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia at age 45.

Freddie Mercury, rock's showman incarnate, died last night, 24 hours after he confirmed he was suffering from Aids.