Showing posts with label Santana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Santana. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Music History Today: May 11, 2023

May 11, 2002: Eminem entered Billboard's Hot 100 more than halfway up the chart, at Number 44, with "Without Me." 
"Without Me" was Eminem's first single since his Marshall Mathers LP. He explains in the song that everything was dull and empty with him away, but he was now here to give people something to talk about.

Eminem
Eminem

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Music History Today: February 23, 2023

February 23, 2017: A live-action movie adaptation of Disney's 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast premiered at Spencer House in London with a new version of the title song, performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend. 

Beauty and the Beast 2017 movie poster

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Music History Today: February 12, 2023

February 12, 2000: The artist who entered highest on Billboard's Hot 100, at number 15, was Santana with "Maria, Maria." The vocals were performed by an R&B duo, Product G&B.  

Santana ft. Product G&B Maria, Maria

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Music History Today: November 14, 2022

November 14, 2009: Lady Gaga torpedoed into Billboard's Hot 100, at Number 9, with "Bad Romance."

"Bad Romance" is the lead single from the expanded version of Lady Gaga's debut album, The Fame: Monster. 

Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Music History Today: October 30, 2022

October 30, 1999: Santana's Supernatural album goes to Number 1 in America, giving the group their first chart-topping album in 28 years.

Santana's Supernatural album won nine Grammy Awards, breaking the record held by Michael Jackson's Thriller for the most honored album.

Santana's Supernatural album

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Monday, August 29, 2022

Music History Today: August 30, 2022

August 30, 1975: Rod Stewart had his fifth UK Number 1 album when Atlantic Crossing started a five-week run at the top of the charts.
The Atlantic Crossing LP title indicated Stewart's new commercial and artistic direction. 

Rod Stewart LP  Atlantic Crossing

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Music History Today: May 16, 2022

May 16, 1992:  "One" by U2 peaks at Number 10 on the US music chart.

Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses once said he considered One to be "one of the greatest songs that has ever been written." In a 2003 special edition of Q magazine, it was voted the best song of all time. 

Bono of U2 in a black leather jacket
Bono of U2

Friday, December 31, 2021

Music History Today: January 1, 2022

January 1, 2000: More than halfway there, at Number 45, Lonestar began its trip to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with "Amazed."
"Amazed" by Lonestar, a power ballad, is the band's longest-lasting number one single and biggest hit. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and remained there for eight consecutive weeks.

Lonestar
Lonestar

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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
Roxette

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Music History Today: April 1, 2021

April 1, 1970: Woodstock, the documentary on the Woodstock Festival that took place in August 1969 at Bethel in New York, premiered in Hollywood. 

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969. 

Janis Joplin at Woodstock 1959
Janis Joplin at Woodstock 1959

Monday, February 22, 2021

Music History Today: February 23, 2021

February 23, 2000: Santana won eight Grammy Awards for their album Supernatural, tying Michael Jackson's record.
On February 23rd, 2000, Santana claimed eight trophies, including the highly coveted Record of the Year and Album of the Year awards, for his blockbuster Supernatural LP. 
Santana Supernatural album cover poster artwork

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Music History Today: October 23, 2020

October 23, 1990: AC/DC's Back In Black album is certified Diamond for US sales of 10 million.

For many bands, the sudden and horrific death of their lead singer at the peak of their popularity would be a career-ender. AC/DC took a few weeks to regroup and then recorded one of the biggest albums of all time.

Desktop Wallpaper AC/DC

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Music History Today: September 27, 2020

September 27, 1947: Meat Loaf is born Marvin Lee Aday in Dallas, Texas.

Meat Loaf was lead vocalist on Ted Nugent's 1976 album Free For All.  He met pianist and songwriter Jim Steinman when Loaf auditioned for his play More Than You Deserve. 

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Music History Today: September 23, 2020

September 23, 1977: David Bowie released 'Heroes' as a single. 

Although David Bowie’s Berlin-period anthem Heroes was initially something of a commercial failure, it became his most life-changing single. 

Desktop Wallpaper  David Bowie

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Music History Today: August 16, 2020

August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley died at his home in Graceland 
Around 2:30 on the afternoon of August 16, 1977, actress Ginger Alden was wandering around Graceland in search of none other than her world-famous fiancĂ©, Elvis Presley. 
Elvis Presley poster

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Music History Today: June 15, 2020

June 15, 1999: Santana released the album Supernatural, which went to Number 1 thanks to hit singles like "Smooth," "Maria Maria," and "Put Your Lights On." 
‘Put Your Lights On’ is about watching out for the monsters under our beds and shining a light on them. It could be sex, drugs, or anything seeking to destroy us. 
Santana Desktop Wallpaper