Showing posts with label Jennifer Hudson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jennifer Hudson. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Music History Today: January 18, 2023

January 18, 1975: Barry Manilow had his first Number 1 hit when "Mandy" reached the top of Billboard's Hot 100.

Scott English wrote and recorded "Brandy" in 1971. His version was a hit in the UK.

Barry Manilow Mandy single cover art 

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Music History Today: January 28, 2022

January 28, 2007: Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture was Number 1 on the U.S. album chart.

"Dreamgirls" is a musical about The Dreamettes, who climb the ladder of success before their leader Effie White (Jennifer Hudson) is kicked to the curb by the group's manager Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Jamie Foxx). 

Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Music History Today: April 21, 2021

April 21, 1973: The Sweet entered the top ten on Billboard's Hot 100 list with "Little Willy."

"Little Willy" is a song written by songwriters Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and performed by the British glam rock band The Sweet. 

The Sweet
The Sweet