Music Is Music
2 October 1955. Singer-songwriter, Phil Oakey, was born in Hinckley, Leicestershire. He’s best known as the co-founder, lead singer, and songwriter, of the British synth-pop band, Human League. Their biggest hit was the UK and US No.1 hit, Don’t You Want Me? pic.twitter.com/lqRM0HJAhM
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 2, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1965: The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy https://t.co/pO7fec6Hat via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 2, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1970: Freda Payne - Band Of Gold https://t.co/7VKcv4b4TQ via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 2, 2022
3 October 1967. Folk legend, Woody Guthrie, died (aged 55). He’s acknowledged as a major influence on many folk stars, especially Bob Dylan. He frequently performed with the slogan “This machine kills fascists”, displayed on his guitar. pic.twitter.com/BkE6oc7u4X
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 3, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1960: Ricky Valance - Tell Laura I Love Her https://t.co/36jHuYECvY via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 3, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1982: John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane https://t.co/dothEurwEz via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 3, 2022
“Janis Joplin’s star rose fast, burned bright and burned out too soon. The blues-influenced rocker had one of the most powerful voices of the Sixties. Her voice is equal parts tough and vulnerable, a shout into the void that resonated with a generation.” -ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME pic.twitter.com/zfK1wkuerQ
— Janis Joplin (@JanisJoplin) October 4, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1975: David Essex - Hold Me Close https://t.co/FjAgzIS3TB via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 4, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1980: Queen - Another One Bites the Dust https://t.co/6V6W8aRrvr via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 4, 2022
5 October 1945. Brian Connolly was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the lead singer with the Glam Rock group, The Sweet. Their heyday was during the 1970s when they had a number of UK Top 20 hits, including the 1973 No.1 hit, Blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/PYGkiegpBG
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
5 October 1951. Bob Geldof was born in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, who had two UK No.1 hits. He gained world-wide fame due to his co-organisation of the 1985 Live Aid Concerts for famine-relief in Ethiopia with Midge Ure. pic.twitter.com/AgSwHDrMpT
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
5 October 1962. Love Me Do, the first single by The Beatles, was released in the UK. The B-side was PS I Love You. It reached No 17 in the UK charts. In 1964, it was a US No 1, and when reissued in the UK in 1982 it reached No 4. pic.twitter.com/4SJZEAXuvR
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
5 October 1973. The classic double album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John was released in the UK. It sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and is widely regarded as John's best album. The album contains Candle in the Wind and Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting. pic.twitter.com/bgayq20ik1
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
Love Me Do, the first single by The Beatles, was released in the UK #OTD in 1962. pic.twitter.com/QhGnomrwUw
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
UK No.1 on this day in 1977: David Soul - Silver Lady https://t.co/9s2BwUSAsb via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
USA No.1 on this day in 1987: Whitney Houston- Didn't We Almost Have It All https://t.co/ZaPgSmWUMe via @YouTube
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 5, 2022
6 October 1969. Something, composed by George Harrison, was released in the UK and then USA. It was the first Beatles A side or double A side single that featured a song not composed by Lennon & McCartney. pic.twitter.com/a0nJEWhYAy
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) October 6, 2022
Remembering Spanish opera star MONTSERRAT CABALLE on the 4th anniversary of her death (1933-2018). Hugely popular and earned a legion of new fans when she teamed up with Freddie Mercury in the 1980s. Rest in Peace dear 🌹 #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/jJGlLicBbO
— Carmen Vella (@annaandy40) October 5, 2022
"If you somehow are not a firm disciple of the gospel of Ginger Baker by the end of this record, throwing 'I'm So Glad' and 'Toad' in at the end will make a believer of anyone."
The legendary Ginger Baker passed on this day in 2019. A tribute: https://t.co/C8gy1gnCHe
— Breanna McCann (@bresfilms41) October 6, 2022
Eddie Van Halen passed away 2 years ago today.
One of the greatest guitarists of all time, he was an absolute master of his instrument - with technique and melody second to none. pic.twitter.com/LkYXpRhCXU— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) October 6, 2022