Music History Today: October 18, 2022

October 18, 2018: Postmodern Jukebox uploaded Olivia Kuper Harris' haunting jazz ballad cover of David Bowie's "Life On Mars." 

Music History Today: November 17, 2021

November 17, 1989: Disney released The Little Mermaid movie to theaters.

Walt Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is a jolly and inventive animated fantasy - a movie that's so creative and so much fun it deserves comparison with the best Disney work of the past.

Music History Today: April 8, 2021

April 8, 1989: "The Look" by Roxette hit  Number 1 on the Hot 100.

"The Look" by the Swedish pop duo Roxette was released in early 1989 as the fourth single from their second studio album, Look Sharp!. It became an international hit, and was one of the most successful singles of 1989. It topped the charts in 25 countries, and was the first of their four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100.

Roxette

Music History Today: November 29, 2020

November 29, 1986: "You Give Love A Bad Name" gives Bon Jovi their first Number 1 in the US.

Bon Jovi‘s third album Slippery When Wet had already been to No. 1 and turned platinum, but 29 November 1986 found the band sitting pretty at the top of the US singles chart for the first time. 

Music History Today: October 18, 2020

October 18, 1969: Promoter Richard Nader puts on the first "Rock and Roll Revival" concerts at Madison Square Garden.

Richard Abi-Nader and his brother Sheb grew up with the music of the 1950s in their hometown of Masontown, Pa. While in high school Richard began promoting shows and hosting record hops. He worked his way through college and wound up as a disc jockey for the Armed Forces.

Laura Nyro Sings: Desiree/Gonna Take a Miracle

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