This Day In The History Of Music.

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Elvis Presley made his first public appearance as a singer on this day. It did not go well: he came fifth in a local talent show. But he was only ten years old. October 3, 1945; Chopin: The Day the Music Died. The brief life of Chopin, one of music’s earliest superstars, ended on this day when the sickly composer fell victim to tuberculosis.  Source- | This Day In Music. For those who may not know. Elvis Presley was known as the King of Rock. 

P.S. I will be using two sources of information for "This Day In The History Of Music". The first source is This Day In Music, and the second source is On This Day in Music History. And for the faithful readers of this post, you probably have also noticed I use a third source when the two sources that I do use are not in agreement with the facts, the third source will always be listed. When the third source has to be used, I will always list it as a (Side Note:) and it will always be highlighted in bold red just as you see it now. When I have to use a third source, it will normally agree with one of the other two sources; that is when I will agree with that information. In the case where the third source also differs from the other two, I will just go with the first date and information given. When this happens, I will leave it up to the reader to look into the fact or facts for that blog, and please feel free to leave a reply about any additional information you may have found, and please list the source or sources that you used for that additional information. I try my very best to add nothing but facts to this post, and I will always give the source from which I took those facts. When I add my own opinion, I will do so as a side note as well, but that will be highlighted in bold blue. I do hope you enjoy reading this post, History has always been my favorite subject throughout my whole life, from grade school through college, and even to this day. 

Take care and GOD bless.

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[MOHLovesAlaska]

@Ethansmith,  thank you for your thoughtful reply. I really do love putting these posts together. It’s not just about the footsteps music has already planted, but about the people behind those footsteps — the individuals, the groups, the cultures that came together to give us melodies that will outlive all of us, just as they did generations before. Looking back at the music that came before us and seeing how it shaped what artists create today is something I never get tired of.

As for your question about a favorite artist or year, for me it wasn’t a year at all — it was a moment. I remember seeing my mom sitting on the couch, tears in her eyes, listening to “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by the late, great Loretta Lynn. I asked her, “Mommy, why are you crying?” She looked at me and said, “Son, you’ll never understand the hardship and struggles this wonderful singer and I had in common. Her song takes me back to the early years that made me who I am today.” That moment stayed with me. It taught me that music isn’t just something we listen to — it’s something that carries our stories, and has a personal touch to our hearts. Foolish Games by Jewel has had that personal touch in my life and on my heart. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for your support. 

I will be back posting soon, so keep an eye out. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[JmanAA]

Is meatloaf in the Hall of Fame

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@JmanAA He became eligible in 1997, but has never been a finalist. 

• Some critics argue his style—big, operatic, theatrical rock—doesn’t fit the Hall’s traditional preferences.

•   Others believe his partnership with songwriter Jim Steinman complicates how the Hall views his contributions. Steinman wrote the songs, Meat Loaf performed them — and the Hall often prefers artists who are seen as the primary creative force.

There are other factors that the critics argue as to why he is not in, but these two are the most highlighted. 

Have a great day. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[Ethansmith]

I always enjoy reading these “on this day” music moments because they bring back memories tied to certain songs and artists. It is fascinating how one date can connect so many different eras and styles of music. By the way, I had a playlist on during a long ride with sallimoservice recently that reminded me of this—what’s your favorite track from today’s music history list?

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@EthansmithOn this day in 1979, Blondie was at #1 with the song Heart Of Glass by Blondie. 

Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. 

[RagnerTheHiker]

That is pretty cool.

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Tuesday morning, dear friend. Welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read.

1.) On this day in 1794, Joseph Haydn's 99th Symphony in E premiered in London, England. Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer who played a pivotal role in the development of classical music during the 18th century. Often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet," his innovative compositions laid the groundwork for the evolution of these genres and greatly influenced subsequent composers, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.

2.) On this day in 1931, Richard RodgersandLorenz Hart's musical "America's Sweetheart" premiered on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre, NYC. One half of the famous Broadway musical and songwriting team of Rodgers and Hart, with composer Richard Rodgers. Together, they wrote for 26 Broadway shows (including "Jumbo", "Babes In Arms", and "Pal Joey"), and several movies between 1919 and 1943. Some of the pair's most enduring songs include: "I Wish I Were In Love Again," "My Funny Valentine," "Where Or When," "The Lady is a Tramp," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," "It Never Entered My Mind," "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," and "I Could Write a Book".

3.) On this day in 1940, "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller hits #1. The best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading his self-titled band, the "Glenn Miller Orchestra". He also played the trombone and made many of the band's arrangements. Miller's hits include "In the Mood", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", and "Little Brown Jug".
He disappeared in 1944 in bad weather over the English Channel while traveling to entertain allied troops in France during World War II in a plane crash. His body was never found.

4.) On this day in 1942, 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra became the first recording to be awarded a Gold record. It was actually just a master copy of the disc sprayed with gold lacquer by RCA as a publicity stunt. The actual award recognized today as a Gold Record would not be initiated for another sixteen years, when the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) borrowed the idea and trademarked the Gold Record. The first Gold single was awarded to Perry Como in 1958 for 'Catch A Falling Star,' and the first Gold album was given to Gordon McRae for the soundtrack to 'Oklahoma'.

5.) On this day in 1948, American composer Leroy Anderson completes his orchestral work 'Sleigh Ride', which becomes a worldwide holiday favorite.

6.) On this day in 1961, Walter Piston's 7th Symphony, commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra, premiered under the direction of Eugene Ormandy and won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize.

7) On this day in 1968, The Four Tops 'Greatest Hits' was at No.1 on the UK album chart, the first No.1 album for the Tamla Motown label.

8.) On this day in 1971, American singer-songwriter Carole King released her second studio album, Tapestry. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. The lead single from the album 'It's Too Late'/'I Feel the Earth Move' spent five weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The cover photograph was taken at King's Laurel Canyon home. It shows her sitting in a window frame, holding a tapestry she hand-stitched herself, with her cat Telemachus at her feet.

9.) On this day in 1973, Elton John had his first UK No.1 album when Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player started a six-week run at the top of the charts. The title of the album came from comic actor Groucho Marx of The Marx Brothers, who referred to him as 'John Elton' whilst holding out his middle and index finger in the style of a pistol. Elton then retaliated, saying, "Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player" at Marx's gun imitation.

10.) On this day in 1977, The Clash started recording their debut album at CBS studios in London, England. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions at CBS Studio 3 in February 1977. By the third of these sessions, the album was recorded and mixed to completion, with the tapes being delivered to CBS at the start of March. It cost just £4000 to produce. 

11.) On this day in 1978, Van Halen released their self-titled debut studio album. Peaking at No.19 on the Billboard 200, the album went on to sell more than 10 million copies in the US. The album contains some of Van Halen's most well-known songs, including 'Runnin' with the Devil', 'Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love', 'Jamie's Cryin', and their cover of The Kinks' 'You Really Got Me'. The 1 minute and 42 second Eddie Van Halen instrumental 'Eruption' featured on the album is considered one of the best electric guitar solos of all time and popularised the technique of two-handed tapping.

12.) On this day in 1979, Rod Stewart started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy', his third US No.1. (and a No.1 hit in the UK). Also, today Rod started a three-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Blondes Have More Fun.

13.) On this day in 1980, The Pretenders were at No.1 on the UK chart with their debut studio album. The album features the hit singles 'Stop Your Sobbing', 'Kid' (written by Ray Davies for The Kinks' debut album), and 'Brass in Pocket'. The album also made the top 10 on the Billboard 200.

14.) On this day in 1984, Frankie Goes To Hollywood were at No.1 on the UK singles chart for the third week with 'Relax.' One of the decade's most controversial and most commercially successful records, 'Relax' eventually sold a reported two million copies in the UK alone, easily ranking among the ten best-selling singles in the UK. It remained in the UK Top 40 for 37 consecutive weeks.

15.) On this day in 1988, the debut studio album by Terence Trent D'Arby, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby, was at No.1 on the UK album chart. It featured the hit singles 'Wishing Well' (US No.1), 'If You Let Me Stay,' and 'Sign Your Name'. The album spent a total of nine weeks (non-consecutively) at the top of the UK Chart. D'Arby legally changed his name to Sananda Maitreya on October 4, 2001, explaining, "Terence Trent D'Arby was dead".

16.) On this day in 1990, Paula Abdul started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Opposites Attract', her fourth US No.1, a No.2 hit in the UK. (Side Note: On This Day makes no mention of this music artist's historical event.) 

17.) On this day in 2002, American folk singer Dave Van Ronk died aged 65. An important figure in the American folk music revival and New York City's Greenwich Village scene in the Sixties, he was nicknamed the "Mayor of MacDougal Street". Bob Dylan recorded Van Ronk's arrangement of the traditional song ‘House of the Rising Sun’ on his first album, which The Animals turned into a No.1 UK single in 1964, helping inaugurate the folk-rock movement.

18.) On this day in 2004, Kanye West released his debut album "The College Dropout" (2005 Grammy Best Rap Album) Consistently regarded as one of the greatest and most controversial artists of the 21st century, West's musical innovation on albums such as The College Dropout, Graduation, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus won him plaudits from music critics and commercial success. With a total of 21 Grammy Awards to his name, he is one of the most awarded artists of all time. (Side Note: This Day In Music makes no mention of this music artist's historical event)

19.) On this day in 2006, the XX Winter Olympic Games opened in Turin, Italy, and Luciano Pavarotti sang "Nessun dorma" in his last ever performance. An operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. Pavarotti made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for the brilliance and beauty of his tone—especially in the upper register—and eventually established himself as one of the finest tenors of the 20th century. Pavarotti died on September 6th, 2007. (Side Note: This Day In Music makes no mention of this music artist's historical event) 

20.) On this day in 2008, Amy Winehouse won five awards at this year's Grammy Awards, including song of the year and record of the year, both for her single 'Rehab', and best new artist. The UK singer was not at the Los Angeles ceremony to collect them due to visa problems. Instead, she made an acceptance speech by satellite, paying tribute to her husband, "my Blake incarcerated", who was in custody awaiting trial on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice and grievous bodily harm.

21.) On this day in 2019, Winners at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards included Childish Gambino (Donald Glover), who won Record of the Year and Song of the Year with 'This Is America,' making Gambino the first hip-hop artist to win Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves won Album of the Year, and Best New Artist went to Dua Lipa. Best Pop Solo Performance went to Lady Gaga for 'Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?' and Best Alternative Music Album went to Beck for his album Colors.

22.) On this day in 2023, Miley Cyrus was at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Flowers'. The track broke several records on Spotify, earning over 7.7 million plays in its first 24 hours. It was the best-selling global single of 2023, earning 2.7 billion streams, making it Cyrus's most successful single worldwide. In the United States, the single debuted at No.1 and spent eight non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The song also topped the UK charts for ten consecutive weeks.

Born On This Day In The Music World: 

1.) Born on this day in 1696, Johann Melchior Molter, German composer, born in Tiefenort, Thuringia, Duchy of Saxe-Weimar (d. 1765)

2.) Born on this day in 1819, Richard Storrs Willis, American composer, mostly of hymns ("Carol"; "Fairest Lord Jesus"), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1900)

3.) Born on this day in 1893, Jimmy Durante. Jimmy released his biggest hit, the song "Inka Dinka Doo," which later became his signature melody. The following year, he played the lead role in Billy Rose's Broadway production "Jumbo." Throughout his career, he made several returns to the stage in productions such as "Show Girl," "Strike Me Pink," and "Red, Hot and Blue." Jimmy was also the voice of the children's hit Christmas movie Frosty the Snowman. Durante suffered a stroke in 1972 and was confined to a wheelchair in the last years of his life. He died from pneumoniain Santa Monica, California, on January 29, 1980, at 86 years old. (CORRECTION: Frosty the Snowman was voiced by comedian Jackie Vernon, not Jimmy Durante; Jimmy Durante was the commentator for the movie.)

4.) Born on this day in 1905, (William) "Chick" Webb, American jazz drummer and big band bandleader (introduced Ella Fitzgerald), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1939)

5.) Born on this day in 1914, American harmonica player and film composer Larry Adler. He worked as a soloist with many of the world's major symphony orchestras. He played with countless artists from Fred Astaire to George Gershwin and later with Elton John and Sting. In 1994, for his 80th birthday, Adler and George Martin produced an album of George Gershwin songs, The Glory of Gershwin, which reached No.2 in the UK albums chart. Adler died on 7 August 2001, aged 87.

6.) Born on this day in 1929, Jerry Goldsmith. Created the music for scores of classic movies and television shows ‘Star Trek’, ‘Planet of the Apes’, ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’, and ‘Dr. Kildare.’ He died after a long battle with cancer on July 21s,t 2004, aged 75.

7.) Born on this day in 1937, American singer Roberta Flack, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. Clint Eastwood chose the song for the soundtrack of his directorial debut, Play Misty for Me. The song was written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. Flack also had the 1973 US No.1 & UK No.6 single 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'. Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years: 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' won in 1973 and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' won in 1974. Flack died of cardiac arrest on 24 February 2025, on her way to a hospital in Manhattan. She was 88 years old.

8.) Born on this day in 1940, Jimmy Merchant, singer with American-Puerto Rican doo wop group Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, who had the 1956 UK No.1 & US No.6 single 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'. They are also noted for being rock's first all-teenaged act.

9.) Born on this day in 1977, Rosanna Tavarez, singer from Eden's Crush, the American girl group who were created on the American television series Popstars, who scored the 2001 Canadian No.1 and US No. 8 single 'Get Over Yourself'. 

10.) Born on this day in 1978, Don Omar [William Omar Landró], Puerto Rican reggaeton singer ("Danza Kuduro"), record producer, and actor (Fast & Furious films), born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. 

Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. 

[AlyssaPandora]

Thanks for sharing, @MOHLovesAlaska! 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Tuesday morning, dear friend. You're welcome, and thank you, @AlyssaPandora your support. Have a blessed day. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@Pandora and to the Pandora Community.

Hello Pandora Community,

I just wanted to take a moment to share something that truly humbled me today. Since the day I started This Day in the History of Music, this little corner of the community has now reached 600,000 views.

When I first began posting these daily moments in music history, I never imagined it would grow into something so many people would visit, enjoy, and return to. Music has always been a part of my life — a bridge between memories, people, and moments — and it means more than I can say that so many of you have found something meaningful here, too.

Thank you to everyone who has read, commented, shared, or simply stopped by out of curiosity. You’ve helped turn this thread into a place where we can celebrate the artists, the songs, and the stories that shaped the soundtrack of our lives.

I’m grateful for every single view, every conversation, and every connection made along the way. Here’s to the next chapter — and to the music that keeps bringing us together.

With appreciation, MOHLovesAlaska (Matt). 

Take care, everyone, and GOD bless you all. 

[Pandora]

Hi Matt (@MOHLovesAlaska),

On behalf of the entire Pandora Community team, huge congratulations on reaching 600,000 views! That is an incredible milestone, but honestly, it’s not a surprise. Your "This Day in the History of Music" threads have become a cornerstone of this community. You don't just post facts; you create a space for nostalgia, discovery, and genuine connection.

It’s users like you who turn a forum into a home. Thank you for your dedication, your passion for music history, and for being such a positive light here. We can’t wait to see what the next 600k looks like!

Keep the hits coming,

Pandora

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Friday morning, dear friend, welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read.

1.) On this day in 1914, a group of distinguished songwriters, composers, and music publishers gathered at the Hotel Claridge in New York City to establish the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Their goal was both simple and groundbreaking: to protect the copyrights of musical compositions and ensure that their creators received fair compensation for the public performance of their works. In the years that followed, ASCAP became one of the most influential organizations in the music industry, shaping copyright law, engaging in legal battles, and transforming how composers and songwriters earned a living.

2.) On this day in 1960, Frank Sinatra launched his own record label, Reprise Records, to allow more artistic freedom for his own recordings. Hence, he garnered the nickname “The Chairman of the Board.”One of the label’s founding principles under Sinatra’s leadership was that each artist would have full creative freedom, and at some point, complete ownership of their work. Reprise later became home to many influential US acts, including Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and The Beach Boys.

3.) On this day in 1967, The Beatles released the double A-sided single 'Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane' on Capitol Records in the US. The single spent 10 weeks on the chart, peaking at No.1. The video for the track presented the Beatles' new group image, since all four now sported moustaches, following Harrison's lead when he left for India in September 1966. In addition to a horseshoe moustache, Lennon wore his round "granny" glasses for the first time as a member of the Beatles.

4.) On this day in 1969, Bob Dylan recorded versions of 'Lay, Lady, Lay' at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. 'Lay Lady Lay' was originally written for the soundtrack of the movie Midnight Cowboy, but wasn't submitted in time to be included in the finished film. The song has gone on to become a standard. It has been covered by numerous bands and artists over the years, including The Byrds, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond, Melanie, The Isley Brothers, Duran Duran, Hoyt Axton, and Isaac Hayes, amongst others.

5.) On this day in 1970, On this day Friday the 13th, Black Sabbath released their debut self-titled studio album on Vertigo Records in the UK. Peaking at No.8 on the charts, the album has been recognised as the first main album to be credited with the development of the heavy metal genre.

6.) On this day in1971, The Osmonds started a five-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'One Bad Apple'. The group had been appearing on TV in the US from 1962, on the Andy Williams Show and then the Jerry Lewis show.

7.) On this day in 1972, the film adaptation of "Cabaret," directed by Bob Fosse and based on John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical of the same name, was released, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Joel Grey.

8.) On this day in 1977, Julie Covington was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina', taken from the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical Evita. Covington had been in the 1977 UK TV series based on an all-female group called Rock Follies. Madonna had a hit with her version of the song in 1996. 

9.) On this day in 1978, Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album, which featured the group's breakthrough single 'Sultans of Swing', went on to enjoy a 132-week run on the UK chart. The inspiration for 'Sultans of Swing' came from Mark Knopfler witnessing a mediocre jazz band playing in the corner of a practically deserted pub. At the end of their performance, the lead singer came up to the microphone and announced that they were the "Sultans of Swing."

10.) On this day in 1982, The Jam became the first band since The Beatles to play two numbers on the same edition of Top Of The Pops when they performed 'A Town Called Malice', and 'Precious', their latest double A-sided No.1.

11.) On this day in 1982, the marble slab was stolen from the grave of Lynyrd Skynyrd's singer Ronnie Van Zant from a cemetery in Orange Park, Florida. Police found it two weeks later in a dried-up river bed.

12.) On this day in 1993, Founder member of Musical Youth, Patrick Waite, died aged 24, of natural causes (hereditary heart condition), whilst awaiting a court appearance on drug charges. Best remembered for their successful 1982 single 'Pass the Dutchie', which became a No.1 hit around the world. It was a cover version of two songs: 'Gimme the Music' by U Brown, and 'Pass the Kouchie' by Mighty Diamonds, which deals with the recreational use of cannabis (kouchie being slang for a cannabis pipe).

13.) On this day in 1996, "The Score," the second studio album by Fugees, is released (Billboard no. 1 year-end Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums 1996)

14.) On this day in 1996, Take That, the biggest band of the 90s, announced their demise in front of the world's press at The Hilton in Manchester. The band had achieved 7 No.1 singles & 2 No.1 albums. They released one more single and a Greatest Hits album. (Take That reformed in 1996 and have now scored another 5 No.1 albums in the UK).

15.) On this day in 1996, Death Row/Interscope Records released rapper Tupac Shakur's fourth studio album "All Eyez on Me," his final release during his lifetime.

16.) On this day in 1997, Michael Menson of Rebel MC died from burns sustained in a racial attack, aged 30. Lost on a street in North London, Menson was attacked twice. His tormentors were determined to burn him alive, throwing fuel at him, setting his back on fire. He suffered terrible burns and died 16 days later. Rebel MC had the 1989 UK No.3 single 'Street Tuff'.

17.) On this day in 2000, Robert Wilson and Lou Reed's avant-garde opera "POEtry", based on the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe, premieres at the Thalia Theater, Hamburg, Germany.

18.) On this day in 2002, American country singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings died in his sleep after a lengthy fight with diabetes. He was the bassist for Buddy Holly following the breakup of The Crickets. Jennings released a series of duet albums with Willie Nelson in the late 1970s. Scored the 1980 US No.21 single 'Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard', he was also the narrator of the television series. Member of The Highwaymen with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.

19.) On this day in 2004, Led Zeppelin were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Grammys. Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Jason Bonham all attended. Robert Plant did not, since he was working on a new album and tour.

20.) On this day in 2005, Readers of UK newspaper The Sun voted George Michael ’s ‘Careless Whisper’ as the greatest British pop single of the past 25 years. Oasis came second with ‘Wonderwall’ and Kate Bush third with ‘Wuthering Heights’. The rest of the Top 10: No.4, Robbie Williams, ‘Angels’, No.5, The Jam, ‘Going Underground’, in equal 6th, Sex Pistols, ‘God Save The Queen ’ and Joy Division, ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’, 7th was Queen, ‘We Are The Champions’, 9th, The Stone Roses, ‘Fool’s Gold’ and 10th The Undertones ‘Teenage Kicks’.

21.) On this day in 2007, Rod Stewart was paid $1million when he performed at a billionaire's birthday bash. Stewart was booked to play a one-hour gig to help Steve Schwarzman celebrate his 60th birthday, held at New York's Park Avenue Armory.

22.) On this day in 2010, American rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Dale Hawkins died from colon cancer at the age of 73. He is best known for his recording of his swamp-rock classic, 'Susie Q.,' recorded late in the rockabilly era in 1957. Hawkins later became a record producer and executive working with many artists, including Michael Nesmith, Bruce Channel, and Harry Nilsson.

23.) On this day in 2010, Jason Mraz won two Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("Make It Mine") and Best Pop Collaboration ("Lucky" with Colbie Caillat).

24.) On this day in 2016, all four members of English indie rock group Viola Beach, Kris Leonard (guitar and vocals), River Reeves (guitar), Tomas Lowe (bass guitar), and Jack Dakin (drums), along with their manager Craig Tarry, died in a car crash in Södertälje, Sweden. Witnesses said they saw the car fall through a gap on the E4 motorway bridge, which was open to let a boat pass. The band had played at Where's the Music? festival in Norrköping the previous day. The band had been scheduled to support Blossoms on a tour of the UK and Ireland during February and March 2016.

25.) On this day in 2017, Arriva Buses launched five buses in the hometown of Viola Beach in Warrington. Each vehicle had a picture of one of the band members and their manager. Arriva collaborated with the River Reeves Foundation, an organisation founded by Reeves' family, to produce the vehicles, one of which would be a mobile recording studio. On 13 February 2016, the four band members and their manager, Craig Tarry, died in an incident on the E4 motorway bridge at Södertälje, southwest of Stockholm, Sweden.

Born On This Day In The Music World: 

1.) Born on this day in 1660, Johann Sigismund Kusser, a Hungarian-German composer, was born in Pressburg, Kingdom of Hungary (d. 1727).

2.) Born on this day in 1721, John Reid [Robertson], British Army General, composer, and founder of the chair of music at the University of Edinburgh, born in Inverchroskie, Scotland (d. 1807).

3.) Born on this day in 1870, Leopold Godowsky, Polish-American pianist, composer (Java Suite; Triakontameron; 53 Studies on Chopin's Études), and pedagogue, born in Žasliai, Russian Empire (now Lithuania), (d. 1938).

4.) Born on this day in 1900,  (Joseph) "Wingy" Manone, American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader ("Tar Paper Stomp"; "Downright Disgusted Blues"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1982).

5.) Born on this day in 1919, American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford, who had a 1955 US No.1 & 1956 UK No.1 single with ‘Sixteen Tons’. It was Capitol Records’ first No.1 of the rock era. Ford died on October 17th, 1991 age of 72.

6.) Born on this day in 1920, Boudleaux Bryant, songwriter with his wife Felice. They wrote The Everly Brothers hits, ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, and ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, as well as ‘Raining In My Heart’, which was a hit for Buddy Holly. Bryant died on June 25t,h 1987.

7.) Born on this day in 1942, Peter Tork, American musician with The Monkees, who were brought together for an American TV series in 1966. They had the 1967 UK & US No.1 single 'I'm A Believer' plus other hits including 'Last Train to Clarksville', 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', and 'Daydream Believer'. Tork was diagnosed with a rare form of tongue cancer in 2009. He died on February 21, 2019 age of 77.

8.) Born on this day in 1950, English singer-songwriter and record producer Peter Gabriel, with Genesis, who had the 1974 UK No.21 single 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe'. Gabriel left Genesis in 1975 to launch his solo career and had the 1986 US No.1 & UK No.4 single 'Sledgehammer' from the 1986 UK No.1 & US No.2 album So. 'Sledgehammer' won a record nine MTV  Awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards and, according to a report in 2011, it was MTV's most-played music video of all time. Gabriel has been a champion of world music for much of his career. He co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982.

9.) Born on this day in 1951, Rod Dees, singer from English revival group Showaddywaddy, who had the 1976 UK No.1 single with their version of 'Under The Moon Of Love'. Showaddywaddy spent 209 weeks on the UK Singles Chart and had 10 Top Ten singles.

10.) Born on this day in 1966, Freedom Williams, singer with C+C Music Factory, who had the 1991 UK No.4 single 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm..., and the 1991 US No.1 single 'Gonna Make You Sweat'.

11.) Born on this day in 1971, Sonia (Sonia Evans), who had the UK No.1 single in 1989 with 'You'll Never Stop Me Loving You.'

12.) Born on this day in 1974, English singer and songwriterRobbie Williams, who with Take That had the 1995 UK No.1 single with 'Back For Good' and seven other UK No.1 singles. He left to pursue a solo career and, since then, has had a 1998 UK No.1 single with 'Millennium' and six other UK No.1 singles. His 1997 UK No.1 album 'Life Thru A Lens' spent 123 weeks on the UK chart. All but one of his 14 studio albums have reached No. 1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the UK, and he gained a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day during his Close Encounters Tour. Williams has received a record 18 Brit Awards, winning Best British Male Artist four times, Outstanding Contribution to Music twice, and an Icon Award for his lasting impact on British culture.

13.) Born on this day in 1976, Leslie Feist. Feist’s professional music career began in 1991 at age 15, when she co-founded and became the lead vocalist of Calgary punk band Placebo. The group won a local Battle of the Bands competition and headlined the Infest Festival in 1993. However, struggling with the band’s loud sound, Leslie left in 1996 and moved to Toronto, taking a six-month break from music to heal damaged vocal cords. Feist recorded her second album, Let It Die (2004), in Paris. Combining pop, folk, indie, electronica, and Latin influences, the album received critical acclaim, winning the Juno Award for Best Alternative Album. With both original songs and innovative covers, Let It Die showcased her vocal prowess and established her as a versatile artist. Her next album, The Reminder (2007), elevated her to pop stardom, debuting atop Canadian charts and earning four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. The album spawned hits like “1234,” featured in an iPod Nano commercial, and “My Moon My Man,” used in an LG phone ad. Feist’s work also garnered 11 Juno Awards, including two Artist of the Year titles, and achieved Gold certification in the U.S.

Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Friday morning, dear reader, and welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read.

1.) On this day in 1724, George Frideric Handel's opera "Giulio Cesare in Egitto" premieres at the King's Theatre in Haymarket, London. Handel began to move away from Italian-style operas towards oratorios, before later in life embracing a more English choral tradition. His most famous work, "Messiah," was composed in 1742, and its "Hallelujah" chorus has been a Christmas favorite ever since.

2.) On this day in 1881, Conductor Hans Richter led the Vienna Philharmonic in the premiere of Anton Bruckner's "Symphony No. 4" in Vienna, Austria-Hungary.

3.) On this day in 1958, billed as 'The Big Gold Record Stars, ' Bill Haley and his Comets, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly  & The Crickets, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Jimmie Rodgers all appeared on the first date of a six-day tour of Florida.

4.) On this day in 1959, a 16-year-old Jimi Hendrix stepped onto a makeshift stage in the basement of the Temple De Hirsch synagogue in Seattle, unknowingly marking the beginning of one of the most transformative careers in rock history. What was meant to be a simple audition for an unnamed local band quickly became a defining early chapter in Hendrix’s legend. The setting was humble and far removed from the massive festival stages Hendrix would later dominate. Armed with a guitar and boundless confidence, the teenage musician approached the audition with an intensity that immediately set him apart. Rather than blend in, Hendrix pushed forward, experimenting with volume, movement, and flair that exceeded the expectations of the band he was auditioning for. That ambition proved to be premature for the moment. Between sets, Hendrix was fired from the audition for what was described as playing that was “too wild” and overly showy. His performance reportedly included dramatic flourishes such as playing on his knees—behavior that would later become celebrated as groundbreaking stagecraft but, at the time, was seen as excessive and distracting. For the young guitarist, the rejection was swift, but it did little to dull his drive. In hindsight, the dismissal feels less like a failure and more like an early sign of inevitability. Hendrix’s instinct to push boundaries—musically and visually—was already present at just 16 years old. That basement performance in Seattle planted the seeds of a revolutionary approach to the electric guitar, one that would soon redefine rock music. On this day in 1959, Hendrix’s journey began not with applause, but with resistance—a fitting start for an artist destined to change everything.

5.) On this day in 1970, the single 'Instant Karma !' by The Plastic Ono Band was released in the US. John Lennon had written, recorded, and mixed the track all in one day on the 27th January 1970.

6.) On this day in 1972, Chicory Tip were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Son Of My Father.' Written by Giorgio Moroder, it was the first UK number one single to prominently feature a synthesizer, in this case a Moog synthesizer.

7.) On this day in 1974, ABC records release "Pretzel Logic", the third studio album by rock band Steely Dan; it features the hit single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." (Side note: This Day In Music failed to mention this music band's historical event.)

8.) On this day in 1977, the revival ofAlan Jay LernerandFrederick Loewe's musical "My Fair Lady" closes at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC, after 377 performances. 

9.) On this day in 1988, Kylie Minoguewas at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Should Be So Lucky.' Minogue had become a household name playing Charlene Ramsey in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. After every major UK record company turned down the track, producer Pete Waterman released the single on his own PWL label. Kylie has gone on to score over 30 hit singles.

10.) On this day in 1991, Bob Dylan was awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 33rd annual Grammy Awards. A starstruck Jack Nicholson introduced a purple-suited, fedoraed Dylan who said: "You know, it's possible to become so defiled in this world that your own mother and father will abandon you, and if that happens, God will always believe in your own ability to mend your own ways. Thank you!"

11.) On this day in 2003, 100 people died after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a gig by Great White in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Great White guitarist Ty Longley was also killed in the accident. Two brothers who owned the club were charged, along with the former tour manager, with involuntary manslaughter. Foam soundproofing material at the edge of the stage set alight, and the blaze spread quickly in the one-storey wooden building as fans all tried to escape through the same exit. Great White began a tour in July 2003 to raise money for the survivors and families of victims.

12.) On this day in 2008, A 1976 Rolling Stones album bought for £2 at a car boot sale sold for £4,000 at an auction. The 'Black and Blue' LP was signed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul and Linda McCartney, and George Harrison, as well as members of the Rolling Stones. The seller obtained the album after haggling the cost down from £3.

13.) On this day in 2017, David Cassidy told People magazine that he was suffering from dementia two days after giving what appeared to be a drunken performance at a concert in California. He told the magazine that both his grandfather and mother (actress Evelyn Ward) had the disease in later life. Cassidy died from liver and kidney failure on 21 November 2017 age of 67.

14.) On this day in 2024, Beyoncé is the first Black female artist to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, with her country single “Texas Hold ’Em.” (Side note: This Day In Music makes no mention of this music artist's historical event.)  

Born On This Day In The Music World: 

1.) Born on this day in 1705, Nicolas Chédeville, French musette player and maker, and composer, born in Serez, Normandy, France (d. 1782)

2.) Born on this day in 1734, Franz Ignaz Beck, German violinist, composer, conductor, and music teacher, born in Mannheim, Electorate of the Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1809)

3.) Born on this day in 1891, Ivan H. Browning, American stage and screen actor and singer (Shuffle Along - "I'm Just Wild About Harry"), born in Brenham, Texas (d. 1978)

4.) Born on this day in 1895, Jimmy Yancey, American boogie-woogie jazz and blues pianist, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1951) [birth year disputed - documentation ranges from 1894-1903]

5.) Born on this day in 1940,  Christoph Eschenbach, German pianist and conductor (Houston Symphony, 1988-99; Philadelphia Orchestra, 2003-08; National Symphony, 2010-17), born in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland)

6.) Born on this day in 1941, American singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist Buffy Sainte-Marie, who had the 1971 UK No.7 single 'Soldier Blue'. She wrote 'Up Where We Belong', the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.7 hit for Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes from the film An Officer and a Gentleman, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 55th Academy Awards.

7.) Born on this day in 1944, Lew Soloff, from the jazz-rock American music group Blood Sweat & Tears. They scored the 1969 US No.2 single 'Spinning Wheel', and the 1969 US No.12 single 'You've Made Me So Very Happy'. They had a US No.1 with their second album, Blood, Sweat & Tears, in 1968. Soloff died on 8 March 8 2015, at the age of 71, after suffering a heart attack in New York City.

8.) Born on this day in 1946, Alan Hull, guitarist, singer, songwriter with English group Lindisfarne, who had the 1970s hit singles 'Meet Me on the Corner', 'Lady Eleanor and 'Run For Home'. Their album Fog on the Tyne became the biggest-selling UK album in 1972. Hull also worked as a solo artist. He died of a heart attack on 17 November 1996.

9.) Born on this day in 1946, J Geils, American guitarist, with The J. Geils Band, who had the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'Centerfold', which was taken from their US No.1 1981 album Freeze Frame. On April 11, 2017, Groton Police conducted a well-being check on Geils and found him unresponsive at his home. He was pronounced dead from natural causes at age 71.

10.) Born on this day in 1950, Walter Becker, bass, guitar, vocals, songwriter with American group Steely Dan. Can't Buy a Thrill, Steely Dan's debut album, was released in 1972. Its hit singles 'Do It Again' and 'Reelin' In the Years' reached No. 6 and No. 11, respectively, on the Billboard singles chart, and the songs became staples on progressive radio. Steely Dan's Two Against Nature won a Grammy in 2001 for Album of the Year. Becker has produced records for Rickie Lee Jones, China Crisis, and Michael Franks. Becker died on 3 September 2017, aged 67.

11.) Born on this day in 1954, Jon Brant from the American rock band, Cheap Trick, who had the 1979 hit single 'I Want You To Want Me', and the 1988 US No.1 single 'The Flame'.

12.) Born on this day in 1963, Ian Brown, lead singer of the alternative rock band the Stone Roses, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their debut album, which was voted by the BBC as the best British album of all time in 2004. Brown had the 1998 solo UK No.5 single 'My Star'. Brown is also known for a cameo role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

13.) Born on this day in 1967, Kurt Cobain, guitarist, singer, songwriter with Nirvana, who had the 1991 hit 'Smells Like Teen Spirit '. Their 1991 album 'Nevermind ' spent over two years on the UK chart. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin addiction, illness, and depression. Cobain committed suicide on April 5th, 1994. Cobain has been remembered as one of the most iconic rock musicians in the history of alternative music.

14.) Born on this day in 1972, Neil Primrose, drummer with Scottish rock band Travis. Their 1999 UK album The Man Who spent nine weeks at No.1 on the UK Charts and one-hundred and thirty-four weeks in the top 100 of the chart. Travis had a 1999 UK No.10 single, 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me', plus over 10 other UK Top 40 singles.

15.) Born on this day in 1975, Brian Littrell, singer with Backstreet Boys, who had the 1997 US No.2 single 'Quit Playing Games With My Heart' and the 1999 UK No.1 single 'I Want It That Way'.

16.) Born on this day in 1977, Edwin Graham, drummer with The Darkness, who had the 2003 UK No.2 single ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, and the 2003 UK No.1 album ‘Permission To Land’. The album was certified quadruple platinum in the United Kingdom, with sales of over 1,300,000, and in 2004, the band won three Brit Awards.

17.) Born on this day in 1979, Coy Bowles American guitarist with the Grammy Award-winning country music group, Zac Brown Band. Their 2015 album Jekyll + Hyde, which debuted at No.1 on the US chart, featured the single 'Heavy Is the Head' with vocals from Chris Cornell.

18.) Born on this day in 1988, Rihanna, a Barbadian R&B singer who had the 2007 worldwide No.1 single 'Umbrella' featuring Jay-Z. 'Umbrella' became the longest-running UK No.1 in the 21st Century. The song debuted at No.1 on the chart based on digital sales alone. Rihanna has sold more than 20 million albums and 60 million singles, which makes her one of the best-selling artists of all time. She is the youngest solo artist in Billboard charts history to achieve eleven No.1 singles.

19.) Born on this day in 2003, American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. She gained recognition with her lead roles in Bizaardvark and High School Musical. Her debut single the 2021 ’Drivers License’ broke various records and became one of the best-selling songs of the year, and her 2021 debut studio album, Sour, earned her three Grammy Awards. She was recognized as Time's Entertainer of the Year in 2021, Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2022, and twice as "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2022 and 2024.

Have a blessed day, and a wonderful weekend. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Welcome to This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the read, dear friend.

1.) On this day in 1607, Claudio Monteverdi's opera "L'Orfeo" premieres in Mantua, the oldest opera still regularly performed. At the time, opera was not a fully formed genre; Monteverdi helped to realize the style and move it from what was called an intermedio, or musical sequences between acts of a non-musical play, into a full integration of music and drama. The elements that the composer used to create his opera -- such as the aria, the strophic song, recitative, choruses, dances, and dramatic musical interludes -- were already in existence, but Monteverdi combined them in new ways to create a unified whole. The opera’s initial reception history is cloudy, but historians know that, at least locally, L’Orfeo was well-liked but forgotten upon his death. This changed with a revival of interest in the works of Monteverdi in the 19th century, and by the late 1900s, L’Orfeo was being widely performed around the world.

2.) On this day in 1955, Cole Porter's final Broadway musical "Silk Stockings", loosely based on Melchior Lengyel's "Ninotchka", opens at the Imperial Theatre, NYC; runs for 478 performances. Silk Stockings is a musical with a book by George S. Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath, and Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The musical is loosely based on the Melchior Lengyel story Ninotchka and the 1939 film adaptation it inspired. It ran on Broadway in 1955. This was the last musical that Porter wrote for the stage.

3.) On this day in 1964, the single "My Heart Skips a Beat" was released by Buck Owens (Billboard No. 1 U.S. Hot Country Singles, 1964)

4.) On this day in 1968, Fleetwood Mac released their debut studio album (also known as Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac), a mixture of blues covers and originals penned by guitarists Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer, which peaked at No.4 on the UK chart and stayed on the charts for 37 weeks. This is the only album by the band not to feature keyboardist, vocalist Christine McVie in any capacity.

5.) On this day in1969, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their last British performance when they appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, London. During the encore of 'Purple Haze' and 'Wild Thing', the stage was invaded by fans, police, bouncers, floor managers, and practically the entire audience.

6.) On this day in 1973, Roberta Flack had her second US No.1 when Killing Me Softly With His Song, started a five-week run at the top of the charts. The song was written in collaboration with singer-songwriter Lori Lieberman and was born of a poem she wrote after experiencing a strong reaction to the Don McLean song 'Empty Chairs.' Roberta Flack first heard the song during a flight. She performed it for the first time live when supporting Marvin Gaye, who told her she had to record a version before playing it live again.

7.) On this day in 1973, The Byrds made their final live appearance when they played at The Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. (The then-current incarnation of the Byrds, which included Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, John York, and Gene Parsons).

8.) On this day in 1975, Led Zeppelin released their sixth album, Physical Graffiti, in the UK. Recording sessions had been disrupted when bassist and keyboard player John Paul Jones had proposed quitting the band, supposedly to become choirmaster at Winchester Cathedral, England, although in reality, he just needed time to rest after Zeppelin's demanding tour schedule. The group decided on a double album so they could feature songs left over from their previous albums, Led Zeppelin III, Led Zeppelin IV, and Houses Of The Holy.

9.) On this day in 1976, The Eagles 'Greatest Hits became the first album to be certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. New certifications represented sales of 1 million copies for albums and two million for singles. The RIAA has now certified the album 38 times platinum, indicating sales of 38 million copies in America alone, which would make Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) the best-selling album of the 20th century in the United States.

10.) On this day in 1982, The Police won best British group at the first annual Brit Awards held in London, Adam And The Ants won best album for 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier', Cliff Richard won British Male Solo Artist, Randy Crawford won British Female Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act went to The Human League, British Producer was Martin Rushent and Outstanding Contribution went to John Lennon.

11.) On this day in 1982, Winners at the Grammy Awards included John Lennon with Yoko Ono for Album of the Year with Double Fantasy, Kim Carnes for Song of the Year with 'Bette Davis Eyes', Quincy Jones won producer of the Year, and Sheena Easton won best new artist.

12.) On this day in 1990, American singer, songwriter, pianist Johnnie Ray died of liver failure at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He scored over 20 Top 40 singles between 1952 & 1960, including a 1956 UK No.1 & US No.2 single, 'Just Walking In The Rain'. Dexys Midnight Runners' name checked Ray in the lyrics to their 1982 hit 'Come On Eileen'.

13.) On this day in 1992, Kurt Cobain married Courtney Love in Waikiki, Hawaii. The bride, who became pregnant with daughter Frances Bean four months after they began dating, wore a white satin and lace dress that was previously owned by tragic actress (and Cobain muse) Frances Farmer. The groom wore green and white flannel pyjamas for a group of eight guests, including his Nirvana bandmate Dave Grohl.

14.) On this day in 1997, The Spice Girls won best single with 'Wannabe' at this year's Brit Awards held in London. Other winners included Best Group for Manic Street Preachers, Best Dance Act went to The Prodigy, George Michael won Best Male, Best Female went to Gabrielle, Best Newcomer was won by Kula Shaker, International Male was Beck, International Female was Sheryl Crow, and Best International Group was The Fugees.

15.) On this day in 2000, Carlos Santana won eight awards at this year's Grammy Awards for his Supernatural album. Before Supernatural, the guitarist had not had a Top 10 album since 1981. Supernatural was a huge commercial success worldwide, reaching No. 1 in eleven countries, including the US, for 12 non-consecutive weeks. The first of six singles from the album, 'Smooth' featuring Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas, was a No.1 success worldwide and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 weeks. Sting won two awards, one for best pop album and another for best male pop vocalist. Sir Elton John won the Legend award, and Phil Collins the best soundtrack award for Tarzan.

16.) On this day in 2004, Estelle Axton, who helped create the legendary US soul music label Stax, died in a hospital in Memphis, aged 85. Stax was home to Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, and Booker T and the MG's, and the Stax studio, 'Soulsville USA', was second only to Motown in its production of soul hits during its 1960s heyday.

17.) On this day in 2009, the United States Mint launched a new coin featuring American composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington. This made him the first African American to appear by himself on a circulating US coin. Later in 1999, he was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Award for music. 

18.) On this day in 2010, the personal assistant to former Ramones manager Linda Stein was convicted in a New York court of bludgeoning her boss to death at her Manhattan apartment on 30 October 2007. Prosecutors said Natavia Lowery, 28, stole more than $30,000 (£19,500) from Stein, then clubbed her with a piece of exercise equipment. Jurors spent less than a day reaching a second-degree murder verdict.

19.) On this day in 2020, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer David Roback, best known as the founding member of the duo Mazzy Star, died at the age of 61 from metastatic cancer. The American alternative rock band formed in Santa Monica, California, in 1989 from remnants of the group Opal. They were best known for the song 'Fade into You', which brought the band some success in the mid-1990s and was the group's biggest mainstream hit. (enjoy the song Fade Into You ) 

20.) On this day in 2024, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Singles chart when 'Texas Hold 'Em' went to No.1. Titled after the poker game variant, "Texas Hold 'Em," the track was an international commercial success and marked several historical achievements. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Beyoncé's ninth solo No.1 single. Before Beyoncé, only seven black women had charted on the country chart. The previous highest-ranking song by a solo Black woman was Linda Martell's 'Color Him Father', which peaked at No. 22 in 1969.

21.) On this day in 2025, American singer Roberta Flack died of cardiac arrest on her way to a hospital in Manhattan. She was 88 years old. She had the 1972 US No.1 single 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. Clint Eastwood chose the song for the soundtrack of his directorial debut, Play Misty for Me. The song was written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. Flack also had the 1973 US No.1 & UK No.6 single 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'. Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years: 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' won in 1973 and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' won in 1974. For 40 years, Flack had an apartment in The Dakota building in New York City that was right next door to the apartment of Yoko Ono and John Lennon; their son, Sean, grew up calling her "Aunt Roberta".

Born On This Day In The Music World:

1.) Born on this day in 1704, Hubert Renotte, Flemish composer and organist, born in Liège, Prince-Bishopric of Liège, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1745). 

2.) Born on this day in 1709, Jacques de Vaucanson, French inventor of the automaton (Flute Player), was born in Grenoble, France (d. 1782). 

3.) Born on this day in 1766, Samuel Wesley, British organist and composer referred to as "The English Mozart" (Exultate Deo), was born in Bristol, England (d. 1837). 

4.) Born on this day in 1771, Johann Baptist Cramer, German-British pianist, composer, and music publisher, was born in Mannheim, Electorate of the Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1858).

5.) Born on this day in 1842, Arrigo Boito, Italian opera composer (Mefistofele), and librettist (Verdi's "Falstaff"; Ponchielli's "La Gioconda"), born in Padua, Italy (d. 1918).

6.) Born on this day in 1910, Clyde Hart, American swing and bebop jazz piano player and arranger (Stuff Smith; Lionel Hampton; Roy Eldridge), was born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1945).

7.) Born on this day in 1931, Dominic Chianese, American actor, singer, and musician (The Sopranos, The Godfather Part II), was born in The Bronx, New York City. 

8.) Born on this day in 1933, David "Fathead" Newman, American jazz saxophonist (Ray Charles - "The Right Time"), born in Corsicana, Texas (d. 2009).

9.) Born on this day in 1941, American singer and actress Joanie Sommers. Her 1962 single 'Johnny Get Angry reached No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Don't Pity Me', released in 1965, was a Northern soul hit in the UK, often featured on Northern soul top lists. The single record routinely changes hands among collectors at over $500 a copy.

10.) Born on this day in 1942, English singer, actor, harmonica player, radio personality, and television presenter Paul Jones, from British group Manfred Mann, who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy. Jones is also a member of The Blues Band.

11.) Born on this day in 1947, Lonnie Turner, American bassist with the Steve Miller Band, who had the 1974 US No.1 & 1990 UK No.1 single 'The Joker', the 1976 hit 'Fly Like an Eagle,' and the 1982 US No.1 hit 'Abracadabra'. Turner died from lung cancer on 28 April 2013.

12.) Born on this day in 1947, British-American composer, singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes, who had the 1980 US No.1 & UK No. 23 single 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song) and the1980 hit 'Him'. He is also known for his musicals, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which earned him two Tony Awards, and Curtains, and for his television series Remember WENN.

13.) Born on this day in 1950, George Thorogood, American musician, singer, and songwriter. His high-energy boogie-blues sound became a staple of 1980s rock radio, with hits like his original songs 'Bad to the Bone' and 'I Drink Alone'. (Here is a treat for you, enjoy the song Bad To The Bone 

14.) Born on this day in 1959, Colin Farley, British bassist with Cutting Crew, who had the 1987 US No.1 & 1986 UK No.4 single 'I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight'.

15.) Born on this day in 1974, American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Chad Hugo, one-half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes. His partner is Pharrell Williams, who has produced numerous No.1 hits for Mystikal, Jay-Z, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, and Nelly.

16.) Born on this day in 1989, American musician Trace Cyrus, the son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and brother of recording artists Miley Cyrus and Noah Cyrus. He is the backing vocalist and guitarist of the band Metro Station.

Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Friday morning, dear friend, and welcome to This Day In The History Of Music...Enjoy the facts as well as the read.

1.) On this day in 1786, Audiences at Vienna’s Burgtheater witnessed the premiere of "The Marriage of Figaro," Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s lively comic opera, . Based on a once-controversial French play that poked fun at the upper class, the work mixed humor, romance, and sharp social commentary. Though its initial critical reception in Vienna was mixed, the opera—widely seen as the first to bring emotional depth to a farce—soon won wider acclaim. It remains one of the most beloved operas ever written.

By 1786, Mozart—just 30 years old—was already one of Europe's most accomplished composers, with dozens of now-canonical symphonies, concertos, sonatas, chamber works, and sacred pieces to his name. He had also written more than a dozen operas, though not yet the works for which he is best known today. In the last five years of his life, before he died in 1791, Mozart produced a remarkable run of operas that remain central to the repertory. That period of sustained creative success began with "Figaro."

The opera marked Mozart's first collaboration with librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte. For their source, they turned to a controversial play by the French writer Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, "The Marriage of Figaro." First performed in 1784, it was the second part of a trilogy that began with "The Barber of Seville" (later the basis for the Rossini opera). Authorities in France had initially restricted the play because of its "subversive” elements. The plot centers on a Spanish nobleman, Count Almaviva, who tries to seduce Susanna, a young servant in his household. The scheme is ultimately foiled—and he is humiliated—by his wife Countess Rosina, working together with his servant Figaro, who is also Susanna’s fiancé.

2.) On this day in 1956, Johnny Cash released his classic song, 'I Walk the Line', which became his first No.1 Billboard country hit and remained on the charts for over 43 weeks, selling over 2 million copies. The unique chord progression for the song was inspired by backwards playback of guitar runs on Cash's tape recorder while he was in the Air Force stationed in Germany. (Side Note: On this day makes no mention of this historic music event.)

3.) On this day in 1962, The Beatles started a month-long residency at The Star Club, Hamburg, Germany. American musicians, including Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Bill Haley, Jimi Hendrix, and Jerry Lee Lewis, also appeared here. The club had a capacity of 2,000 people, and cinema-style seating was destroyed by a fire in 1987.

4.) On this day in 1965, Herman's Hermits started a three-week run at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter'. The song was recorded as an afterthought in two takes, and the band never dreamed it would be a single, let alone hit No.1 in the US.

5.) On this day in 1966, The Beatles played live for the last time in the UK when they appeared at the NME Poll Winners concert at Wembley Empire Pool. The Beatles set included: 'I Feel Fine', 'Nowhere Man', 'Day Tripper', 'If I Needed Someone', and 'I'm Down'. Also on the bill were The Spencer Davis Group, The Fortunes, Herman's Hermits, Roy Orbison, The Rolling Stones, The Seekers, The Small Faces, Dusty Springfield, The Walker Brothers, The Who, and The Yardbirds.

6.) On this day in 1967, 32-year-old Elvis Presley married 21-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, a girl he first met in 1959 when she was just 14 years old. When Elvis got out of the army in 1960, Beaulieu moved into the singer's Graceland mansion with her family's blessing. The wedding ceremony took place at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, and although the marriage license was only $15, the wedding cake cost $3,500. The couple divorced after five years of marriage on October 9, 1973.

7.) On this day in 1975, during a press conference held at the 5th Avenue Hotel in New York City to announce The Rolling Stones' forthcoming American tour, the Stones themselves came down the street playing live from the back of a flat-bed truck. Stones drummer Charlie Watts came up with the idea, after the practise of New Orleans jazz musicians, who would play while walking down the street.

8.) On this day in 1976, Led Zeppelin started a two-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Presence, the group's fifth No.1 album. The LP's artwork from Hipgnosis featured several photographs focused on a mysterious black object, called "The Object".

9.) On this day in 1976, The Bellamy Brothers went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Let Your Love Flow', the duo's only US No.1, a No.7 hit in the UK.

10.) On this day in 1979, British pop superstar Elton John performed in Israel for the first time, kicking off a mini tour of five shows in six nights.

11.) On this day in 1980, the South African government banned Pink Floyd 's single 'Another Brick In The Wall  (Part 2)' after black children adopted the song as their anthem in protest against inferior education.

12.) On this day in 1983, the musical "My One and Only," featuring songs by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, opens at the St. James Theatre in New York City and runs for 767 performances.

13.) On this day in 1986, American songwriter and producer Hugo Peretti died aged 70. Wrote and produced many classic hits, including 'Can't Help Falling In Love', 'Twistin' The Night Away', 'Shout', 'The Hustle', and 'You Make Me Feel Brand New.'

14.) On this day in 1991, Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "The Will Rogers Follies" opens at the Palace Theatre in New York City, runs for 981 performances, and wins six Tony Awards.

15.) On this day in 1997, the house where Kurt Cobain committed suicide went up for sale. The asking price for the five-bedroom house built in 1902 was $3 million. The carriage house where the Nirvana guitarist died had been demolished.

16.) On this day in 2005, Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas went to No.1 on the US album chart with his first solo album, Something To Be. This marked the first time a male artist from a rock group had debuted at No.1 with his first solo album since the Billboard Top 200 was introduced 50 years ago.

17.) On this day in 2010, Canadian singer Bryan Adams was given the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his 30 years of contributions to the arts.

18.) On this day in 2013, A Minnesota man who was accused of pretending to be a member of Pink Floyd at a US hospital racked up as much as $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. Phillip Michael Schaeffer, 53, went for treatment on April 20 and claimed he was Pink Floyd singer-guitarist David Gilmour and that he didn't have health insurance. The man was treated and released from the St. Cloud Hospital, Minnesota, but not before he signed an autograph for an employee’s son.

19.) On this day in 2023, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot died at the age of 84. He had the 1971 UK No.30 single 'If You Could Read My Mind' and the 1974 US No.1 single 'Sundown'. Among his extensive discography, Lightfoot's most enduring composition is undoubtedly “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” inspired by the real-life tragedy of the freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1975, resulting in the loss of 29 crewmen. Released in 1976, the song not only achieved commercial success but also became a poignant tribute that kept the memory of the ship and its crew alive. Several of Lightfoot's albums achieved gold and multi-platinum status internationally, and his songs have been recorded by many notable artists. The Guess Who recorded a song called 'Lightfoot' on their 1968 album Wheatfield Soul; the lyrics contain many Lightfoot song titles. 

Born On This Day In The Music World: 

1.) Born on this day in 1582, Marco da Gagliano, Italian opera composer, born in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (d. 1643)

2.) Born on this day in 1895, Leo Sowerby, American organist and composer (Pulitzer Prize for Music, 1946), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan (d. 1968)

3.) Born on this day in 1907, Kate Smith, American singer ("God Bless America"; "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain"), radio star, born in Greenville, Virginia (d. 1986)

4.) Born on this day in 1928, James Loden, who became known as Sonny James, is best known for his 1957 hit, 'Young Love'. Dubbed the Southern Gentleman, James has had 72 country and pop chart hits from 1953 to 1983, including 23 No.1 hits. He died on 22nd Feb 2016, aged 87.

5.) Born on this day in 1939, Judy Collins, American Grammy Award-winning eclectic singer ("Send in the Clowns"; "Both Sides Now"), writer, and activist, born in Seattle, Washington

6.) Born on this day in 1944, Reather Dixon from the American R&B girl group The Bobbettes, who had a 1957 top 10 hit song, 'Mr. Lee'. They were discovered by James Dailey, a record producer, while playing a concert at the Apollo Theater's amateur night, and signed a recording contract on the Atlantic label. Dixon died on 8 January 2014.

7.) Born on this day in 1945, American recording artist. Rita Coolidge, who was a backing singer with Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Delaney and Bonnie. She scored the 1977 UK No.6 & US No.7 single 'We're All Alone'. Coolidge was married to singer, songwriter, and actor Kris Kristofferson from 1973 to 1980.

8.) Born on this day in 1953, American songwriter, lyricist, and record producer Glen Ballard, who is best known for co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette's album Jagged Little Pill. He was involved in the recording and writing of Michael Jackson's Thriller and Bad, and as a writer, he co-wrote Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror'. 

9.) Born on this day in 1954, American guitarist, singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr., who had the 1984 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Ghostbusters'.

10.) Born on this day in 1957, Steve Farris, from American pop rock band Mr Mister, who scored the 1985 US No.1 & 1986 UK No.4 single 'Broken Wings'.

11.) Born on this day in 1966, American bassist Johnny Colt with The Black Crowes, who had the 1991 hit single 'Hard To Handle' and the 1992 US No.1 & UK No.2 album The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion. The band has sold more than 30 million albums. Colt also played with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

12.) Born on this day in 1967, Tim McGraw, a country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US. McGraw had 11 consecutive albums debut at No.1 on the Billboard albums charts, as well as twenty-one singles hitting No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He is married to country singer Faith Hill. 

13.) Born on this day in 1968, D'arcy Wretsky-Brown, bassist with American alternative rock band, Smashing Pumpkins, who had the 1995 US No.1 album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

14.) Born on this day in 1999, American singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter. She first gained recognition for starring in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017). In 2024, she opened for Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour. Carpenter's album, Short n' Sweet (2024), includes the singles 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please', both of which topped the Billboard Global 200, with the latter becoming her first number-one song in the US.

Have a blessed Friday and a great weekend. Take care, and GOD bless.