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THE SUNDAY COMMENTS ( 05 - 31 - 20 )
A reminder that the new Laurel Canyon documentary premiers tonight on EPIX at 10 pm Eastern. Our FH Buddy Harvey Kubernik, who worked as a consultant on this piece … and wrote the book “Canyon of...
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June 1st, 1970
Well, THAT came as a bit of a surprise!I actually would have thought "Get Ready" or "Make Me Smile" might have been the next #1 ... even a couple that were never able to climb quite so high like...
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Tuesday This And That
Much is being said about Black Out Tuesday being instituted today … a number of streaming services (both music, cable and otherwise) are taking part and while we’re not unsympathetic to the cause,...
View ArticleJune 3rd, 1970
Ray Davies of The Kinks flies round trip from America to England (nearly 7000 miles) to re-record the words “cherry cola” in the song “Lola” because the BBC refused to play it with its original words,...
View ArticleThe First Rock And Roll Record (?)
kk ...There's always been a difference of opinion ...What was the first Rock & Roll Recording? Some say "ROCKET 88" ...Others say "GEE." Wild Wayne says its this Fats Domino song from December 10,...
View ArticleYELLOW RIVER
Forgotten Hits Reader Mike Gentry sent us this piece on the 1970 hit "Yellow River" ... a long-time Forgotten Hits Favorite. (Do a search of our site and you'll find that it has come up numerous times...
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Rock And Roll, Part 2
No, not the Gary Glitter song …Just some of your comments and suggestions about the earliest rock and roll songs!Yes! Oh, YES! 'Rock Around the Clock' ~ Bill Haley & the Comets is THE one … And...
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The Sunday Comments ( 06 - 07 - 20 )
>>>Between the pandemic ... and now all the rioting ... along with all the other craziness going on in the world right now, please try to find a moment of silence today to remember Billie Joe...
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June 8th, 1970
And there you have it! White Plains takes over the top spot with "My Baby Loves Lovin'" in its sixth week on the chart.Three new notable entries reach The Top Ten this week ... "Love Land" lands at #5...
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This Week in 1970
June 7th– The Who become the first act to perform rock music (their rock opera “Tommy”) at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. June 9th– Bob Dylan is awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music by...
View ArticleRock And Roll, Part 3
What Was The Very First Rock And Roll Song?Rock and Roll, by the Boswell Sisters - 1932. Dean MilanoI’m amazed by how many people have referenced this song! (kk)I think that most would agree that...
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Thursday This And That
LAUREL CANYON:From Ronnie Barrett’s posting on FacebookKudos to ALL parties involved with the making of this outstanding documentary.The footage was stunning ... SO many things we've never seen before...
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June 12th, 1970
1970: June 12th– Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Doc Ellis throws a no hitter against the San Diego Padres. Years later he will reveal that he did so while under the influence of LSD....
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The Beatles earn their 20th #1 Record on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart when “The Long And Winding Road” hits the top of the chart.
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June 14th, 1970
Derek and the Dominoes (led by Eric Clapton) make their live debut in Great Britain. They are joined on stage by Dave Mason, who plays the guitar parts originated by Duane Allman on their soon-to-be...
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June 15th, 1970
"My Baby Loves Lovin'" holds on to the #1 spot this week as "Love Land" and "Ride Captain Ride" inch ever closer. "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain),""Ball Of Confusion,""Mama Told Me (Not To...
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June 16th, 1970
Chicago Bears legend Brian Piccolo dies. The film “Brian’s Song,” depicting the relationship between Piccolo and his team mate Gayle Sayres is one of the most emotional viewing experiences you’ll ever...
View ArticleYour All-Time Favorite Songs Of Summer
Tom Cuddy sent us this recent list, published by Parade Magazine, who has taken it upon themselves to name “The 80 Best Summer Songs...
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Thursday This And That
The downside of being pre-posted a week in advance, of course, is that all of the latest, most current oldies news is quickly dated by the time it appears in a This And That column a full week later...
View ArticleRock And Roll - Part 4
OR WOULD THAT BE ROCK AND ROLL (and RAP?!?!)You son of a bitch!Thanks for making me cry tears into my Cinnamon Toast Crunch this morning!Old Rivers always does that to me.Thank God you didn't post O.C....
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