Showing posts with label Huey Lewis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Huey Lewis. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Music History Today: July 5, 2023

July 5, 1974: Linda Ronstadt recorded her breakthrough hit, a cover of Dee Dee Warwick's "You're No Good," at The Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California.

Friday, September 9, 2022

Music History Today: September 9, 2022

September 9, 1975: Michael Bublé was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Michael Bublé became the preeminent neo-crooner of his generation. Influenced by classic singers such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett as well as more modern artists (most notably Harry Connick, Jr.).
Michael Bublé b&w
Michael Bublé

Friday, July 9, 2021

Music History Today: July 10, 2021

July 10, 1984: Huey Lewis and the News released "If This Is It." 

"If This Is It" by Huey Lewis and the News was released as the fourth single from their number-one album Sports in 1984.

Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis

Monday, September 7, 2020

Music History Today: September 9, 2020

September 9, 1941:  Otis Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia. He died in a plane crash three days after recording the single "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."
When the phone rang at the Stax/Volt studios in Memphis in late November of 1967, guitarist Steve Cropper was surprised to hear Otis Redding on the other end, calling from the airport. 
Otis Redding

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Music History Today: July 5, 2020

July 5, 1954 Elvis Presley's first professional recording session is held at Memphis' Sun Records. It results in his first single, "That's Alright Mama."
"That's Alright Mama" is a song written and originally performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup. It is best known as the debut single recorded and released by Elvis Presley. 
Elvis in the record studio