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.          ... View more

Good Monday afternoon, dear friend. You know the old saying, "Timing is everything." Well, hopefully this will be the boost you need for today. Two coroners march up to George Stant’s front door like they’re delivering a package nobody wants. George opens the door. “Morning,” one coroner says cheerfully. “We’re here to collect the body of George Stant.” George squints. “Well… you’re early.” The coroners look at each other, shrug, and one says, “Traffic was light. Mind if we come in and wait?” George raises an eyebrow. “You’re very early. Because I’m George Stant.” Both coroners freeze. One checks his clipboard. The other checks his pulse. George slowly closes the door on them. The coroners stand there, confused, like two guys who just got fired from the Grim Reaper’s internship program. Just then, George's wife strolls up the driveway, calm as can be. She smiles at the coroners and says, “Oh, good, you’re here. Could you come back in ten minutes?” Both coroners nod, relieved. “See?” one whispers to the other. “I told you we were early.” Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Listener001, I did see that yesterday on the news, how sad, and at such a young age. Thanks for sharing that here.  Take care, and GOD bless.   ... View more

There have been a lot of new introductions since my last response to the new introductions, so instead of welcoming each one separately, I will welcome each one here on this post. So without further ado, I want to welcome  Phillip ( @PhillipG ), @Snoopy69, Sophia ( @Sophia_Hamman ), @easyd394, @RagnerTheHiker, Jake ( @JJH35317 ), Sadie ( @prettysadie ), Crystal ( @Cry1 ), Scott ( @ScottHopkins ), Bobby ( @Bobbyglenn1 ), Totiana ( @1stladyoffrisco ), Lexi ( @Sassyrose2009 ), Doc ( @OhHeyDoc ), JM ( @sanzjlgnmex050 ), @MADAMEBLANCA , @TONI4, Chris ( @Chris23 ), Billy ( @Ytown_dempsey ), Olivia ( @StrawberryKiko ), @ITSYOUandI, @karensan77 , @jarjarbarbie and KO ( @KOSoulFixinsFL ). Whether you’re here to share music, discover something new, or just connect with people who love what they love, you’re in the right place. Glad to have you with us.” I will end by sharing with each and every one of my favorite playlists that I have created, and that I'm still adding to. It will give you a clear view of the type of music I like, and perhaps something that you can collect if there is a song or two that you like as well. Enjoy the music, and I hope to see you all in the Pandora Community, posting and sharing music.   MOHLovesAlaska Created Playlist. This playlist is 15 songs north of 2000, and as I said, it is still growing. Take care, and GOD bless.    ... View more

Good Sunday afternoon, dear friend. Here is something that may brighten your Sunday. I walked into this place the other day and asked the guy behind the counter for a Polish sausage. He looks at me and goes, “Oh… you must be Polish.” I said, “Whoa, whoa — hold on. Just because I ordered a Polish sausage, you assume I’m Polish? Really?” I said, “If someone comes in and orders French toast, do you think they’re French? If they order a Belgian waffle, are they Belgian? Or if I order a Cuban sandwich — I'm Cuban? Or if I order a German Bratwurst — I'm German? Or I order a German potato salad — I'm extra German?” I said, “Why would you think I’m Polish just because I ordered a Polish sausage?” And he says, “Well… for starters… this is a hardware store.” Have a blessed day. Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

Good Friday evening, dear friend, I hope this lands with you well, and well enough to get you to laugh or just a smile. This is a short story. ✈️ The Cockpit Door Incident: The “Are You Kidding Me?” The pilot stepped out of the cockpit with the relaxed confidence of a man who had absolutely nothing to prove. He closed the door behind him with a soft thunk and strolled down the aisle like he was inspecting his crops. Halfway to the back, he froze. Not a dramatic freeze — more like a man who suddenly remembered he left the garden hose running. He turned around. Walked back. Faster this time. A few passengers noticed. A few more noticed the ones who noticed. A chain reaction of concern began, the way one squirrel panicking can cause an entire forest to reconsider its life choices. The pilot reached the cockpit door, grabbed the handle, and gave it a firm, professional tug. Nothing. He blinked. Tugged again. Still nothing. A man in row 9 lowered his pretzels mid‑chew. A woman clutched her paperback like it was a flotation device. Someone whispered, “Oh no… oh no no no…” The pilot planted his feet, wrapped both hands around the handle, and pulled like he was trying to win a stuffed bear at a carnival. The door remained unmoved, unimpressed, and apparently unionized. Passengers were now sweating in unison — a kind of communal fear sauna. The pilot gave one last mighty yank, face turning the color of a stop sign. Nothing. Silence. Then, with the slow, dawning humility of a man who has exhausted every option except the obvious, he placed one hand on the door… and pushed. The door swung open instantly. The cabin exhaled so loudly it could’ve powered a wind turbine. The pilot stepped inside with the dignity of someone pretending the last thirty seconds had been a group hallucination, closed the door behind him, and the plane continued as if nothing had happened. A beat. Then a voice from row 12 said, “Well. That’s comforting.” Have a blessed weekend. Take care, and GOD bless.    ... View more

@Brokenheart, doing great, thanks for asking. How are you, and how was your day? Well, I hope you have a blessed weekend, take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Bing-boogerton, here are my choices. I Need Never Get Old by Nathaniel Ratliff & The Night Sweats.  Nothings' Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship. Hungry Like the Wolf (2001 Remaster) by Duran Duran. Darkstar From the Album Top Gun. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.  Take care, and GOD bless.    ... View more

@GauntDeformer “Pandora doesn’t support real‑time listening visibility like Apple Music. The closest option is making your profile public and sharing playlists or stations, but friends can’t see what you’re playing at the moment. Hopefully SiriusXM takes note — this would be a great feature to consider for Pandora’s future.” Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@RagnerTheHiker As a logger and an experienced tree feller, I came across this technique kind of late in my tree felling experience.  The Humboldt notch is commonly used in western logging, especially on larger timber and on steep hillsides. It’s essentially an inverted conventional notch: the top cut is horizontal, while the bottom cut angles upward at roughly 45 degrees. The back cut is made at least an inch above the horizontal cut, which raises the hinge and shifts the point of notch closure to the middle of the fall. Using this technique would have made me more efficient during my years felling trees in the Adirondacks, where the timber runs much larger than what we typically see in my area. It’s particularly valuable on hillsides, where felling becomes far more dangerous and controlling the tree’s movement is critical.  Before I started using the Humboldt notch, I mainly used the Conventional notch and the Opened Faced notch. The open face notch is used the most among tree fellers, but it is essential to know all of the different face cuts and to know which ones to use in different circumstances. Some loggers, however, use the same cut no matter what circumstance they face because it is something they are familiar with and feel safe using. Well, that is my two cents' worth. Take care, and GOD bless.   ... View more

@RagnerTheHiker The KJV Bible (an everyday routine), and Red Badge Of Courage by Stephen Crane.  Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@RagnerTheHiker From March through October, I do landscaping work, I also do residential tree cutting. I used to be a logger for many years and worked for a Sawmill (Lumber Mill). My favorite job I ever had was logging. There is nothing like working in the woods, especially in the winter.  Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart, no harm, no foul, you didn't know. Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart It is he, not she...Just so you know, for future reference... And yes, I do know my fair share of songs. But I would rather listen to the artist than myself, they sound more like a million bucks compared to me sounding like .10 cents.  Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart Well, maybe so, but I'm single, living with two cats, and I listen to music while I read, while I work, and sleep...I'm actually surprised it's not more than what it is. Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart, here is a clear picture of the amount of music I listen to on average. 33,249 hours of music, and here is the breakdown. 438 hours per month 101 hours per week 14.4 hours per day So on average, music has been playing for over 14 hours every single day since late 2019. Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart October of 2019. Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Bing-boogerton “I’ve seen parts of JJBA, but I’m not fully caught up. I keep hearing chatter about Steel Ball Run being ‘right around the corner,’ though. If you know what that’s based on, I’m all ears.” Take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Brokenheart It depends, if I'm posting for This Day In The History Of Music, and Weird but True Facts, Smile or Laugh of the Day, GSOTD (Genre Songs Of The Day). I could be here posting for about 6 hours that day. It takes anywhere from 1-2 hours just to complete This Day In The History Of Music. It used to take more until I cut it back to only posting the more popular events for that day. When I begin working in the Spring, I only post about 15 minutes to 30 minutes per week. As far as listening to music on Pandora, well, here is something you can figure out for yourself: I have 33249 music listening time since October of 2019.  Take care, and GOD bless.    ... View more

@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.    ... View more