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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Music History Today: May 25, 2023

May 25, 1969: The movie "Midnight Cowboy" based on the 1965 novel of the same name was released.
"Midnight Cowboy" is the only film rated X or NC-17 to win an Oscar for Best Picture. A gritty, bleak look at the underbelly of urban American life, Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight's performances make it difficult to turn away.

Midnight Cowboy movie poster 1969 

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Music History Today: July 1, 2022

July 1, 2000: Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert had a crossover hit when "I Hope You Dance" moved into the Billboard's Top 40.

“I Hope You Dance,” recorded by Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert, and written by Tia Sillers and Mark D. Sanders, was one of 2000’s most successful singles in several genres, and is one of only a handful of songs in the past two decades that can truly be considered a classic.

Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Music History Today: May 27, 2022

May 27, 1977: Supertramp released "Give a Little Bit" from their album Even in the Quietest Moments...
The title of Even in the Quietest Moments... isn't much of an exaggeration. This 1977 album finds Supertramp indulging in some of their quietest moments, spending almost the album in a subdued mood. 

Supertramp album Even in the Quietest Moments...

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Music History Today: April 13, 2020

April 13, 1971: The Rolling Stones released 'Brown Sugar' from their latest album, Sticky Fingers.*
April 6, 1971: The Rolling Stones unveiled their new record label, Rolling Stones Records.

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