July 31 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Daniel Ash!



Musicians Born On July 31

1941 Paul Anka (Diana)
1946 Bob Welch (Ebony Eyes)
1946 Gary Lewis (Playboys)
1947 Karl Green (Herman's Hermits)
1953 Hugh McDowell (ELO)
1957 Daniel Ash (Love & Rockets)
1958 Bill Berry (REM)
1960 Malcolm Ross (Aztec Camera)
1963 Norman Cook (Housemartins)

Happy Birthday Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook



Deaths On July 31

1964 Jim Reeves (country singer)

Number 1 In The Charts On July 31

1959 Cliff Richard: 'Living Doll' UK 45
1968 Tommy James: 'Mony Mony' UK 45
1971` James Taylor: 'You've Got a Friend' Us 45
1976 George Benson: 'Breezin'' US LP

Various Music Events On July 31

1959 Buddy Holly's 'Midnight Shift' hits UK chart

1964 Rolling Stones play Belfast. The concert is stopped after only twelve minutes because of rioting fans

1965 Yardbirds hit US chart with 'Heart Full of Soul'

1971 Doors' 'LA Woman' hits UK LP chart

1971 Premiere in London of Rolling Stones' film 'Gimme Shelter'

1971 Curtis Mayfield's 'Move On Up' hits UK chart

1975 Miami Showband, an Irish pop group, are ambushed and murdered by Protestant gunmen

1976 Blue Oyster Cult release '(Don't Fear) the Reaper' in the UK

1980 John Phillips of Mamas and the Papas is arrested on drug charges

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July 31 - Today in Beatles History

1964
Concert at the Imperial Ballroom, Nelson.

1967
The Lord Chief Justice dismisses the charges against Keith Richards and gives Mick Jagger a conditional discharge, with respect to the trial on drugs charges of them and Robert Fraser.

Radio London office, 17 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London. Ringo records a farewell message from the Beatles.

1968
Morning. Apple boutique gives away its inventory.

Trident Studios. 2.00pm-4.00am. Recording: 'Hey Jude' [re-make] (takes 1-4, overdub onto take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Barry Sheffield; 2nd Engineer: unknown. Recording of rythm track for 'Hey Jude'. First 8-track Beatles recording.

1969
Mal Evans takes the tape containing the 'Abbey Road' medley compiled on 30 July to Apple for acetate cutting purposes. He returns the tape this same day to EMI.
Malcom Davies, at Apple, cuts a lacquer of the complete medley sequence. On his own he decides to include the 'Her Majesty' piece, although it had been placed detached from the main sequence to make it clear it was not intended to be part of the medley.

Studio 2. 2.30pm-1.15am. Recording: 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (overdub onto take 30); 'Golden Slumbers'/'Carry That Weight' (overdub onto take 17). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.

1970
Cynthia marries Roberto Bassanini.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

1995
Westwood One radio broadcasts 'Oobu Joobu', Part 12.

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July 30 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Kate Bush!



Musicians Born On July 30

1938 Edward 'Kookie' Byrnes (77 Sunset Strip)
1946 Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (Jethro Tull)
1949 B.B. Dickerson (War)
1949 Andy Scott (Sweet)
1956 Phil Phearon (Galaxy)
1957 Rat Scabies (Damned)
1957 David Joseph (Hi-Tension)
1958 Kate Bush (Running Up That Hill)

Happy Birthday Rat Scabies!


Number 1 In The Charts On July 30

1960 Elvis Presley: 'Elvis Presley Is Back' UK LP
1966 Troggs: 'Wild Thing' US 45
1966 Beatles: 'Yesterday … and Today'US LP
1974 Wings: 'Band on the Run' UK 45
1977 Andy Gibb: 'I Just Want to Be Your Everything' US 45
1994 Wet Wet Wet : End of Part One (Their Greatest Hits) : UK LP

Various Music Events On July 30

1954 Midnighters record 'Annie Had a Baby', the second in the controversial 'Annie' trilogy

1963 Two Beatle-related singles released: Tommy Quickly's 'Tip of my Tongue' (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney), and 'I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door' by Pete Best, the group's ex-drummer

1968 Beatles close Apple Boutique, giving everything away to passers-by. (the last thing left was a naked female dummy labelled 'For the attention of John Lennon'.)

1977 The reunited Animals release 'Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted' LP

1978 David Gates's 'Goodbye Girl' hits UK LP chart

1982 Alan Parsons Project hits US Top 40 with 'Eye in the Sky'

1986 Boy George fined £250 in London for heroin possession

1987 10,000 Maniacs impress at Cambridge Folk Festival

1987 David Bowie plays the first show of his "Glass Spider" tour in Philadelphia

1992 Many Motown stars gathered for a memorial service for Mary Wells, who died of cancer at the age of 49. Smokey Robinson sang a medley of Wells' hits.


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July 30 - Today in Beatles History

1963
Studio 2. 10.00am-1.30pm. Recording: 'Please Mister Postman' (takes 1-9); 'It Won't Be Long' (takes 1-10). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Norman Smith; 2nd Engineer: Richard Langham.

5.00-5.29pm. BBC's 'Pop Go The Beatles' broadcast (recorded 10 July 1963, 1.30-3.30pm).

The Playhouse Theatre, London. Much earlier than 5.30-6.30pm, the contracted time. Recording for BBC's 'Saturday Club': 'Long Tall Sally'; 'She Loves You'; 'Glad All Over'; 'Twist And Shout'; 'You Really Got A Hold On Me'; 'I'll Get You'.

Studio 2. 5.00-11.00pm. Recording: 'Money (That's What I Want)' (piano test, plus takes 8-14); 'Till There Was You' [re-make] (takes 4-8); 'Roll Over Beethoven' (takes 1-8); 'It Won't Be Long' (takes 11-23); 'All My Loving' (takes 1-14). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Norman Smith; 2nd Engineer: Richard Langham.

UK single release: 'Tip Of My Tongue', Tommy Quickly's debut.

1964
W. A. Wilson & Farquharson (Investments) Limited changes name to Harreen Limited, to reflect Harry and Queenie Epstein interests.

1965
Saville Theatre. Private rehearsal for a forthcoming TV appearance.

1966
Brian goes to Portmeirion village, North Wales, with George Martin, to recover from his glandular fever.

''Yesterday'... And Today', 6th week in the Top 30 (Billboard).

1968
Studio 2. 7.30pm-3.30am. Recording: 'Hey Jude' (takes 7-23, tape reduction take 23 into takes 24, 25). Stereo mixing: 'Hey Jude' (remix 1, from take 25). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: John Smith.
Rehearsal for 'Hey Jude'.
During the session, a documental for the British National Music Council is filmed.

Public announcement of Apple stores closing.

1969
Studio 2 (control room only). 2.00-3.30pm. Recording: 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (tape reduction take 30 into takes 37-42). Studio 3. 3.30-10.30pm. Recording: 'Come Together' (overdub onto take 9); 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' (overdub onto take 40); 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (overdub onto take 40) ; 'Golden Slumbers'/'Carry That Weight' (overdub onto take 17). Studio 2 (control room only). 10.30pm-2.30am. Stereo mixing: 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (remix 1, from take 40); 'Sun King'/'Mean Mr Mustard' (remix 1, from take 35); 'Her Majesty' (remix 1, from take 3); 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' (remix 1, from take 40); 'Golden Slumbers'/'Carry That Weight' (remix 1, from take 17); 'Ending' (working title of 'The End') (remix 1, from take 7). Editing, crossfading and tape compilation: 'You Never Give Me Your Money'; 'Sun King'/'Mean Mr Mustard'; 'Her Majesty'; 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window'; 'Golden Slumbers'/'Carry That Weight'; 'Ending' (working title of 'The End'). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.
Rough compilation to judge the progress of the medley. Paul decides to eliminate 'Her Majesty'. The piece of tape is cut carelessly, leaving on it the end of 'Mean Mr Mustard' and missing the last chord of 'Her Majesty', but since this was just a rough mix, things went on. John Kurlander, second engineer for this session, disobeying Paul, conserved the tape, appending it to the end of the complete tape, but clearly apart from the rest, 15 seconds after 'The End'.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

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July 29 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Geddy Lee!



Musicians Born On July 29

1953 Geddy Lee (Rush)
1959 John Sykes (Whitesnake)
1967 Chris Gorman (Belly)
1973 Wanya Morris (Boyz II Men)



Deaths On July 29

1974 Mama Cass Elliott (Mamas and the Papas)



Number 1 In The Charts On July 29

1955 Slim Whitman: 'Rose Marie' UK 45
1957 Elvis Presley: 'Loving You' US LP
1967 Doors: 'Light My Fire' US 45
1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan: 'Alone Again (Naturally)' US 45
1978 'Grease' soundtrack US LP
1995 Supergrass : I Should Coco : UK LP
1995 Hootie and The Blowfish : Cracked Rear View : US LP



Various Music Events On July 29

1962 Bob Dylan makes his first radio appearance on WRUR-FM in New York as part of a 21-hour Hootenany Saturday special.

1963 After four years, the Newport Folk Festival reopens with Phil Ochs, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan

1964 Tony Blackburn makes his broadcasting debut on Radio Caroline

1965 Beatles 'Help' film premieres at the London Pavilion

1966 Bob Dylan suffers motorcycle crash which keeps him out of the public eye for two years

1972 Arlo Guthrie hits US chart with 'City of New Orleans'



1972 Screaming Lord Sutch arrested in London after jumping from a bus in Downing Street with four nude women to publicise forthcoming gigs

1972 Rick Nelson hits US chart with 'Garden Party'. The song refers to rock-and-roll reunion gig the previous year

1973 Led Zeppelin lose more than $180,000 in cash when a thief makes off with their safe-deposit box containing receipts for two Madison Square Garden concerts

1982 Andy Taylor of Duran Duran marries Tracie Wilson


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July 29 - Today in Beatles History

1963
4pm. Washington Hotel, London. 32 photographs taken by 'Radio Times' photographer Don Smith in a bedroom.
Later, photo session with Marc Sharratt on the hotel roof, and individual photos (order: George, Ringo, John, Paul).

1964
Concert at the Ice Hockey Stadium, Stockholm. John and Paul suffer an electric discharge when they touch the microphones while playing 'Long Tall Sally'.

Brian resigns his directorship with NEMS Limited.

'A Hard Day's Night' single number 1, 3rd week (UK New Musical Express chart).
'With The Beatles', 36th week in the Top 30 (UK New Musical Express chart).

1965
'Help!' premiere at the London Pavilion. The Beatles and Brian attend.
After, party at the Dorchester Hotel.

1966
US 'Datebook' magazine publishes John declarations on Christianism.

1968
Night: John and Yoko arrive at the Apple stores. Yoko takes various articles.

Studio 2. 8.30pm-4.00am. Recording: 'Hey Jude' (takes 1-6). Producer: not assigned; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: John Smith.
Rehearsal of 'Hey Jude'.
During 'Hey Jude' recording: filming for 'Experiment In Television'.

1969
Studio 3. 2.30-10.45pm. Recording: 'Come Together' (overdub onto take 9); 'Sun King'/'Mean Mr Mustard' (overdub onto take 35). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.
Recording of guitar solo for 'Come Together'.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

1990
Paul's concert in Chicago. End of 'Get Back' tour.

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July 28 - Today In Rock Music History

We Miss You Rick!



Musicians Born On July 28

1938 George Cummings (Dr. Hook)
1945 Rick Wright (Pink Floyd)
1948 Simon Kirke (Bad Company/Free)
1949 Steve Peregrine Took (T. Rex)
1949 Peter Doyle (New Seekers)
1965 Tex Axile (Transvision Vamp)

Deaths On July 28

1996 Marguerite Ganser Dorste (Shangri-Las)

Number 1 In The Charts On July 28

1956 Elvis Presley: 'I Want You I Need You I Love You' US 45
1960 Cliff Richard: 'Please Don't Tease' UK 45
1962 Elvis Presley: 'Pot Luck' UK LP
1966 Chris Farlowe: 'Out of Time' UK 45
1973 Gary Glitter: 'I'm the Leader of the Gang' UK 45
1973 Chicago: Chicago VI US LP
1979 Boomtown Rats: 'I Don't Like Mondays' UK 45
1990 Partners in Kryme: 'Turtle Power' UK 45
1990 Elton John : Sleeping with the Past : UK LP


Various Music Events On July 28

1956 Blues singer Big Walter releases 'Pack Fair and Square'; the song is later covered by J. Geils Band

1962 Tommy Roe debuts on US chart with 'Sheila', his only No. 1

1966 Beach Boys enter UK chart with 'God Only Knows'

1970 'Ned Kelly' film, starring Mick Jagger, premieres in Australia

1972 Mott the Hoople release 'All the Young Dudes' in the UK

1973 The world's biggest-ever rock festival audience gathers at Watkins Glen Festival in New York State. Over 600,000 attend to see The Band, Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead

1974 Record for longest continuous rock performance set by 'Animation', who ended a gig of 140 hours and 34 minutes at St. Andrews Church, Liverpool

1993 10,000 Maniacs play their last show with lead singer Natalie Merchant. Merchant leaves the group to pursue a solo career

1995 Jimi Hendrix's father, James Al Hendrix, wins back the rights to his son's name, likeness, image and music.


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July 28 - Today in Beatles History

1962
Concert at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead. Performance at the Cavern, with The Red River Jazzmen, and Dee Fenton and The Silhouettes.

1963
Concert at the ABC, Great Yarmouth.

1964
The Beatles fly to Sweden.
Concert at the Ice Hockey Stadium, Stockholm.

1965
'Help!' single number 1, 1st week; 1st week in the ranking (UK New Musical Express chart).

BBC-TV broadcasts the programme 'Songwriters', about Lennon and McCartney.

1967
Brian returns from London to Liverpool.

1968
Afternoon and early evening. Various London locations. 'Mad Day'. Photographic session with Don McCullin, Ronald Fitzgibbon, Stephen Goldblatt, Tony Bramwell and Mal Evans, and spectators Mal Evans's son Gary, Yoko and Francie Schwartz.
1) Thomson House.
2) Mercury Theatre, Notting Hill. The Beatles park around the corner, near the Horbury Chapel, and then wait in the dance studio. Locations: 1) Posing with parrot near one theatre's exit; 2) on stage, 1st John and then Paul as central figure; 3) change of clothes; 4) jam session; 5) 4.30pm approx. Paul and George eat at the bar; pictures of John with silvery jacket and Ringo; 6) outside the Theatre, holding a hoarding worded 'International Theatre Club'. Then the Beatles drive to the Highgate location.
3) Highgate cementery. Locations: 1) Bench outside 79 Swain's Lane; 2) in front of house at 59 Swain's Lane.
4) 5.00-6.00pm. St Pancras Old Church and Gardens, London. Locations: 1) Flower display; 2) Bench; 3) Drinking fountain; 4) John Soane's mausoleum; 5) St Pancras Coroner's Court; 6) Hollyhocks; 7) Bench; 8) Church; 9) Railings. 'The Beatles 1962-1966' and 'The Beatles 1967-1970' gatefold sleeves photographs taken.
5) Old Street Station. 6.00pm approx. Arrival at the Old Street Station.
6) Wapping. Late afternoon. Arrival at Wapping Pier Head. Locations: 1) Corner of Wapping High Street and Sampson Street; 2) wasteland; 3) stopping concrete bed; John and Yoko go away briefly; 4) John plays dead; 5) posing on east quay; 6) posing on west quay; later, signing of autographs; 7) John laying on the ground.
7) Sunhouse at Paul's house, 7 Cavendish Avenue, St John's Woods.

1969
Studio 3. 2.30-8.00pm. Recording: 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' (overdub onto take 39).
Studio 2 (control room only). 8.00-8.30pm. Recording: 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' (tape reduction take 39 into take 40). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.

1973
'Live And Let Die' LP number 17 (Billboard).

1978
Daniel De Vore roughly mixes 'On The Rebound'; 'She's So In Love'; 'As Far As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair'.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

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July 27 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Maureen McGovern!



Musicians Born On July 27

1933 Nick Reynolds (Kingston Trio)
1944 Bobby Gentry (Ode to Billy Joe)
1949 Maureen McGovern (The Morning After)
1963 Karl Mueller (Soul Asylum)
1967 Juliana Hatfield

Deaths On July 27

1974 Lightnin' Slim (blues performer)

Number 1 In The Charts On July 27

1974 George McRae: 'Rock Your Baby' UK 45
1974 Wings: 'Band on the Run' UK LP
1974 John Denver: 'Annie's Song' US 45
1985 Eurythmics: 'There Must Be an Angel' UK 45
1985 Paul Young: 'Everytime You Go Away' US 45
1991 Bryan Adams: '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' US single
1996 Toni Braxton : Youre Makin Me High/Let It Flow : US single
1998 Spice Girls : Viva Forever : UK single

Various Music Events On July 27

1956 Fats Domino hits UK chart for the first time with 'I'm in Love Again'

1959 Santo and Johnny release 'Sleepwalk' in US, on way to No. 1

1961 Sam Cooke's 'Cupid' hits UK chart

1971 George Harrison announces plans for Bangladesh benefit concert

1974 Lynyrd Skynyrd debut on US chart with 'Sweet Home Alabama', their only Top 10 single

1976 John Lennon finally wins his US green card (No. A 17,597-321)

1976 Bruce Springsteen sued by manager, Mike Appelll

1985 Madonna hits US chart at No. 4 with 'Into the Groove'


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July 27 - Today in Beatles History

1962
Brian presents Joe Brown and his Bruvvers, heading a bill including the Beatles, at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton. A big fight rises during the concert.

1963
'Please Please Me' LP number 1, 12th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

End of English tour with Gerry and the Pacemakers and Tommy Quickly, at the Odeon Cinema, Weston-Super-Mare. Photographer Dezo Hoffmann present.

1964
Brian flies to New York to negotiate US tours for Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, all to commence at the end of February 1965.

Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers sign for NEMS Enterprises.

Brian represents pop music in the 1964 list of the 10 best dressed men in Britain. According to the selectors: 'his sartorial taste hits the mark as surely as his eye for talent. He is one of the moderates.'

1968
Apple stores close.

1970
Opening of the revue 'Oh! Calcutta!', at the Roundhouse, London. Pattie Harrison and Eric Clapton attend.

1976
John's application to remain in the US as a permanent resident is approved at a special hearing.

1978
Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: either of: 'On The Rebound'; 'She's So In Love'; 'As Far As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair'. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

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July 26 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Mick Jagger!



Musicians Born On July 26

1941 Bobby Hebb (Sunny)
1943 Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones)
1949 Roger Taylor (Queen)
1961 Andy Connell (Swing Out Sister)
1961 Gary Cherone (Extreme/Van Halen)
1967 Headliner (Arrested Development)

Deaths On July 26

1992 Mary Wells (My Guy)



Number 1 In The Charts On July 26

1962 Frank Ifield: 'I Remember You' UK 45
1975 Van McCoy: 'The Hustle' US 45
1975 Eagles: 'One of these Nights' US LP
1980 Odyssey: 'Use it Up' UK 45
1980 Rolling Stones: 'Emotional Rescue' US LP
1986 Peter Gabriel: 'Sledgehammer' US 45
1986 'Top Gun' soundtrack US LP



Various Music Events On July 26

1968 Rolling Stones' 'Beggars Banquet' LP fails to come out on time because of objections to the sleeve, which features graffiti-scrawled lavatory wall

1976 Led Zeppelin US tour ends with news of death of Robert Plant's son Karac

1980 Police headline at Milton Keynes Bowl

1986 Steve Winwood's 'Back in the High Life' hits US LP chart

1986 Anita Baker plays her first major UK concert, with sold-out show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London


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July 26 - Today in Beatles History

1961
Performance at the Cavern, with The Four Jays and Remo Four.

1962
Brian presents Joe Brown and his Bruvvers, heading a bill including the Beatles, at the Cambridge Hall, Southport.

1964
Concert at the Opera House, Blackpool.

1967
Brian returns to London from Liverpool.
Brian has a meeting with psychiatrist Dr John Flood, from thePriory Hospital.

1968
Night: Paul and John give the final touches to 'Hey Jude', at Paul'shome studio.

Opening party of the Vesubio Club. Paul attends and plays anadvance pressing of 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'.

1969
'Get Back', 12th and last week in the Top 30 (Billboard).
'Give Peace A Chance', 3rd week in the Top 28 (Billboard).

1978
Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: eitherof: 'On The Rebound'; 'She's So In Love'; 'As Far As We Can Go'; 'OneWay Love Affair'. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

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July 25 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Jim McCarty!



Musicians Born On July 25

1944 Jim McCarty (Yardbirds)
1944 Tom Dawes (Cyrkle)
1948 Steve Goodman (City of New Orleans)
1950 Mare Clarke (Uriah Heep)
1951 Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire)
1958 Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth)

No. 1 In The Charts On July 25

1960 Bob Newhart: 'Button-Down Mind' US LP
1964 Beatles: 'A Hard Day's Night' UK LP
1964 Four Seasons: 'Rag Doll' US 45
1964 Beatles: 'A Hard Days' Night' US LP
1967 Strawberry Alarm Clock: 'Incense and Peppermints' US 45
1970 Carpenters: 'Close to You' US 45
1981 Air Supply: 'The One that You Love' US 45
1981 Moody Blues: 'Long Distance Voyager' US LP
1987 Madonna: 'Who's That Girl' UK 45
1987 Terence Trent d'Arby: 'Introducing the Hardline……' UK LP
1992 Neil Diamond : The Greatest Hits 1966-1992 : UK LP
1998 Jane MacDonald : Jane MacDonald : UK LP



Various Music Events On July 25

1963 Isley Brothers debut on UK chart with 'Twist and Shout'
1965 Bob Dylan performs an electric concert for the first time at the Newport Folk Festival. He is booed offstage after three songs
1966 Rolling Stones perform their last US concert with Brian Jones in band in San Francisco
1967 Beatles and other prominent British rock bands sign 'Legalise Marijuana' ad in 'The Times'
1968 Big Brother and the Holding Company release 'Cheap Thrills' LP in US
1969 Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash playing on stage at Fillmore East
1971 Beach Boys release 'Surf's Up' LP
1978 Public Image Ltd. Formed, featuring John Lydon, formerly Johnny Rotten from Sex Pistols


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July 25 - Today in Beatles History

1961
Performance at the Cavern, with Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Bluegenes, and others.
1963
Test session of Cilla Black for EMI.
1964
'A Hard Day's Night' LP number 1, replacing 'Rolling Stones' LP (UK Record Retailer chart).
Billboard comments that 'A Hard Day's Night' LP has already sold enough copies to cover all the films costs. A record in the subject.
Studio 4. BBC Television Centre, London. George appears on BBC-TV's 'Juke Box Jury'. Broadcast live.
Studio 4. BBC Television Centre, London. Ringo films appearance on BBC-TV's 'Juke Box Jury'.
1965
Cilla Black begins 3 weeks of performances at the Persian Room, Plaza Hotel, New York.
Epstein flies to New York to attend Cilla's debut.
1967
Brian writes to Nat Weiss. Subjects: Brian's father recent death, the Beatles, including their project to buy a Greek island, and his next trip to New York (a trip he never took---it was planned for 2 September 1967).
1968
Studio 2. 7.00pm-3.15am. Recording: 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' (take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.
Recording of acoustic demo for 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'.
1969
Studio 2. 2.30pm-2.30am. Recording: 'Here Comes The Sun-King' (working title of 'Sun King'/'Mean Mr Mustard') (overdub onto take 35); 'Come Together' (overdub onto take 9); 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' (takes 1-39). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.
10.30pm-2.30am. Re-recording of bass and drums, and recording of lead vocal for 'Polythene Pam'/'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window'.
1970
'Live Peace In Toronto', 29th week in the ranking (Billboard).
Magazine 'Record World' publishes that the incorporation of Ono Music Ltd., to publish Yoko's music, is false.
1973
George pays taxes amounting to 1 million pounds in relation to the concert for Bangla Desh.
1978
Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: either of: 'On The Rebound'; 'She's So In Love'; 'As Far As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair'. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore.
1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

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July 24 - Today In Rock Music History

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Musicians Born On July 24

1942 Heinz (Heinz Burt - 'Just Like Eddie')
1946 Alan Whitehead (Marmalade)
1950 Chris Townson (John's Children)
1951 Lynval Golding (Specials)
1961 Paul Geary (Extreme)
1958 Mick Karn (Japan)

Deaths On July 24

1972 Bobby Ramirez (Edgar Winters White Trash)

Number 1 In The Music Charts On July 24

1968 Des O'Connor: 'I Pretend' UK 45
1971 T. Rex: 'Get it On' UK 45
1971 Raiders: 'Indian Reservation' US 45
1976 Elton John and Kiki Dee: 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' UK 45
1976 Beach Boys: '20 Golden Greats' UK LP
1976 Manhattans: 'Kiss and Say Goodbye' US 45
1982 'Fame' soundtrack UK LP
1982 Survivor: 'Eye of the Tiger' US 45
1993 UB 40 : (I Can't Help) Falling In Love : US single
1993 UB40 : Promises and Lies : UK LP
1993 U2 : Zooropa : US LP


Various Music Events On July 24

1957 Coasters record Leiber and Stoller's 'Idol with a Golden Head'

1959 Elvis Presley Hits UK chart at No. 5 with 'Big Hunk o' Love'

1964 Rolling Stones play Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. Fans storm the stage and the band has to run for cover

1965 Lovin' Spoonful play gig in Greenwich Village, attended by Bob Dylan and Phil Spector

1967 Jefferson Airplane receive gold disc for 'Surrealistic Pillow' LP

1968 Canned Heat debut on UK chart with 'On the Road Again'

1971 Carole King's 'Tapestry' hits UK LP chart

1978 Robert Stigwood's film of 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', starring Bee Gees and Peter Frampton, opens in New York. It flops


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July 24 - Today in Beatles History

1963
'Please Please Me' LP, 18th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
1965
Ringo buys 'Sunny Heights', at St George's Hill Estate, Weybridge, Surrey.
1966
Brian was supposed to fly back to England from the USA this day, a trip to prepare the next Beatles' North American tour.
1967
London 'The Times' publishes an advertisement signed by the Beatles, Epstein and other famous personalities, calling for the legalization of marijuana.
The Beatles appear on front cover of magazine 'Life' (Asia Edition), with the headline: 'The New Far-Out Beatles'.
1968
Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.30am. Recording: 'Sexy Sadie' [re-make] (takes 25-47); 'Untitled' (one unnumbered take of sound effects). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.
1969
Studio 2. 2.30-3.30pm. Recording: 'Come And Get It' (take 1). Stereo mixing: 'Come And Get It' (remix 1, from take 1). Tape copying: 'Come And Get It' (of remix stereo 1). Producer: not assigned; Engineer: Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander. Studio 2. 3.30-10.30pm. Recording: 'Here Comes The Sun-King' (working title of 'Sun King'/'Mean Mr Mustard') (takes 1-35). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander.
Paul's solo session, recording a demo of 'Come And Get It' for Badfinger. During recording of 'Sun King', jam of 'Be-Bop-A-Lula', 'Who Slapped John?' and 'Ain't She Sweet'.
1973
L. A. Sunset Studios. Mixing for 'Ringo' LP: 'I'm The Greatest'; 'Have You Seen My Baby'; 'Six O'Clock'; 'You're Sixteen'; 'Oh My My'; 'Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)'; 'Photograph'.
1978
Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: either of: 'On The Rebound'; 'She's So In Love'; 'As Far As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair'. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore.
1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).
1991
Paul's concert at the Copenhagen Falkoner Theatre, Denmark.
BBC Television Centre at Shepherds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, London, ends use as a television studio.

1995
Westwood One radio broadcasts 'Oobu Joobu' Part 11.

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July 23 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday Slash!




Musicians Born On July 23

1935 Cleveland Duncan (Penguins)
1945 Dino Danelli (Young Rascals)
1946 Andy McKay (Roxy Music)
1947 David Essex (Gonna Make You A Star)
1947 Tony Joe White (Groupie Girl)
1950 Blair Thornton (Bachman Turner Overdrive)
1961 Martin Gore (Depeche Mode)
1964 Tim Kellett (Simply Red)
1965 Slash (Guns N'Roses)
1970 Sam Watters (Color Me Badd)
1971 Alison Krauss



Deaths On July 23

1979 Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead)



Number 1 In The Charts On July 23

1964 Beatles: 'A Hard Day's Night' UK 45
1969 Rolling Stones: 'Honky Tonk Woman' UK 45
1977 Donna Summer: 'I Feel Love' UK 45
1977 Barry Manilow: 'Looks Like We Made It' US 45
1983 Paul Young: 'Wherever I Lay My Hat' UK 45
1983 Yazoo: 'You and Me Both' UK LP
1983 Police: 'Synchronicity' US LP
1994 Rolling Stones : Voodoo Lounge : UK LP



Various Music Events On July 23

1955 Ad in 'Billboard' announces release of Chuck Berry's 'Maybellene, described as 'fine jockey and juke wax'.

1966 'Yardbirds' LP hits UK chart

1969 Blood, Sweat and Tears go gold with 'Spinning Wheel'

1977 Carly Simon hits US chart with James Bond film theme 'Nobody Does It Better', her fourth Top 10 single

1983 Police's 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' hits UK chart


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July 23 - Today in Beatles History

1963
5.00-5.29pm. BBC's 'Pop Go The Beatles' (6th edition) broadcast (recorded 10 July 1963, 10.30am-1.30pm).

1964
Charity performance on 'The Night Of 100 Stars', at the London Palladium. The Beatles meet Lawrence Olivier. Photographer Dezo Hoffmann present.

1965
UK single release: 'Help!'/'I'm Down'.

1966
Harold Wilson re-opens the Cavern Club. Brian sends a congratulatory telegram and declines an invitation to attend the proceedings.

Brian was supposed to fly to USA this day to prepare the next Beatles North American tour.

''Yesterday'... And Today', 5th week in the Top 30 (Billboard).

1968
Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.30am. Recording: 'Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey' (overdub onto take 10, tape reduction take 10 into takes 11, 12, overdub onto take 12). Mono mixing: 'Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey' (remixes 1-5, from take 12); 'Good Night' (remixes 1-6, from take 34). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Ken Scott; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

1969
Studio 3. 2.30-11.30pm. Recording: 'Oh! Darling' (overdub onto take 26); 'Come Together' (overdub onto take 9); 'Ending' (working title for 'The End') (takes 1-7). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick/Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: John Kurlander. Recording of lead vocal (released version) for 'Oh! Darling'. 11.30pm-12.30am. Playback of finished titles for 'Abbey Road' LP.

1973
Paul's concert in Edinburgh.Recording of 'Paul McCartney In Scotland' LP.

Platinum disc certification: 'Rock'n'Roll Music'.

1978
Sweet Silence Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark. Recording: 'As Fas As We Can Go'; 'One Way Love Affair'. Producer: Russ Ballard; Engineer: David De Vore.
Orchestra overdub.

1983
Studio 2. Show 'The Beatles At Abbey Road' (3 times).

1989
Start of Ringo's and his 'All Stars' band tour. Concert in Dallas.


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July 22 - Today In Rock Music History

Happy Birthday George Clinton!



Musicians Born On July 22

1937 Chuck Jackson (Del Vikings)
1941 George Clinton (Parliament / Funkadelic)
1944 Rick Davies (Supertramp)
1946 Estelle Bennett (Ronettes)
1947 Don Henley (Eagles)
1963 Emily Sailers (Indigo Girls)
1967 Pat Badger (Extreme)
1973 Daniel Jones (Savage Garden)



Number 1 In The Charts On July 22

1965 Byrds: 'Mr. Tambourine Man' UK 45
1989 Sonia: 'You'll Never Stop Me Loving You' UK 45
1995 Various : Pocahontas (OST) : US LP
1996 The Spice Girls : Wannabe : UK single



Various Music Events On July 22

1963 'Introducing the Beatles' is released in US on Vee Jay Records. It stiffs. Capitol subsequently wins exclusive rights

1967 Monkees hit US chart with 'Pleasant Valley Sunday', on way to No. 3

1969 Led Zeppelin awarded gold record for first LP

1972 The Who hit US chart with 'Join Together', their eleventh Top 40 hit

1972 'Eagles' LP hits US Top 40

1977 Stiff Records release 'My Aim Is True' LP by Elvis Costello, featuring 'Allison'

1978 'Dire Straits' takes band on to UK LP chart for the first time

1989 Guns' 'Taking on the World' hits UK LP chart

1997 Elton John and Sting are among the mourners at designer Gianni Versace's funeral in Milan. Elton and Sting sang an arrangement of Psalm 23.


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