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

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Music History Today: March 16, 2022

March 16, 1996: Alanis Morissette entered Billboard's Hot 100 almost in the Top 10, at Number 11, with "Ironic."

Alanis Morissette was never particularly attached to “Ironic,” which largely stood apart from the autobiographical narrative of the Jagged Little Pill album.

Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Music History Today: December 21, 2021

December 21, 2002: Justin Timberlake enters the highest in Billboard's Hot 100, at Number 44, with "Cry Me a River." 
According to legend, “Cry Me a River” started with a phone call.

Justin Timberlake

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Music History Today: December 7, 2020

December 7, 1991: U2 debuted at Number 1 on the Album chart with Achtung Baby, their follow-up to The Joshua Tree. 

The first year of the 1990s was one of both individual adventure and collective achievement for U2. 

Bono

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Music History Today: October 1, 2020

October 1, 2004: John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M. launched the Vote for Change tour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They closed with show in Orlando, Florida.

The Vote for Change tour’s final show in Orlando, Florida, served as the grand finale for modern rock’s most earnest guerrilla campaign to date. 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Music History Today: July 16, 2020

July 16, 1977: "Barry Manilow Live" was the new Number 1 album, dislodging Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
Barry Manilow Live is the fifth album by the singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The album was released in 1977, and it scored quadruple platinum. The album is known for giving the first commercial release to Manilow's VSM ("Very Strange Medley.")
Desktop Wallpaper Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow