Showing posts with label The Village People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Village People. Show all posts

Friday, June 23, 2023

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Music History Today: January 6, 2023

January 6, 2017: The movie Lost & Found, featuring David Spade imitating Neil Diamond singing "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show," opened in theaters.

Lost & Found movie poster

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Music History Today: May 26, 2022

May 26, 1979: The Village People debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 single's chart with "Go West." 

Go West" by Village People was successful in the disco scene during the late 1970s.

The Village People

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Music History Today: May 19, 2021

May 19, 1948: Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica.

The great Grace Jones is a singer, actress and model renowned for her charismatic stage performances and her stylish image.

Grace Jones
Grace Jones

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Music History Today: November 15, 2020

November 15, 1980: "Lady," written by Lionel Richie, becomes Kenny Rogers' only solo Number 1 Hot 100 hit.

On the song “Lady,” Kenny Rogers teamed up with songwriter and producer Lionel Richie, still one of the leaders of the Commodores at the time. 

Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Music History Today: July 29, 2020

July 29, 1974: Thirty-two-year-old Cass Elliot, a one-time member of The Mamas And Papas, suffered a heart attack and died in London. Her biggest solo hit was 1968's "Dream a Little Dream of Me."
"Drean a Little Dream of Me" came out in June 1968, credited to “Mama Cass with the Mamas and the Papas,” angering the band, who had already been dealing with inner turmoil for some time. 
Mama Cass Elliot