April 2, 2014: The Joshua Tree by U2, Linda Ronstadt's Heart Like a Wheel, "Cathy's Clown" by the Everly Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son," and Jeff Buckley's recording of "Hallelujah" were among those selected for induction into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. (sign up to follow by email) April 2, 1941: The radio personality Dr. Demento was born Barret Eugene Hanse in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barret Hanse created Dr. Demento in 1970 while working at a radio station in Pasadena, California. He played offbeat novelties on his rock oldies show, which led to the all-novelty gig. The Doctor may be best known for bringing parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic to national attention. He funded Yankovic's first EP, Another One Rides the Bus, which eventually led to a record deal and pop chart success in the 1980s and beyond. Read more: Wikipedia April 2, 1961: The Everly Brothers peaked at Number 7 in the US with "Walk Right Back." Sonny Curtis, of Buddy Holly's Crickets, wrote "Walk Right Back" while in the army and showed it to The Everly Brothers when he was home on leave. The Everly Brothers Roger Miller must have liked the song because he wrote his "Engine, Engine Number Nine" right on top of it. You can sing the two at the same time. Read more: Songfacts April 2, 1964: The Beach Boys began recording "I Get Around." The Beach Boys' single "I Get Around" was released as a double A-side with "Don't Worry Baby." The Beach Boys Considered one of the best-ever single releases, along with "Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles and "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, it was rated the fifth biggest seller of 1964 by both Billboard and Cash Box. Read more: Songfacts April 2, 1977: ABBA had their Number 1 on the UK singles chart with "Knowing Me, Knowing You." The song was a Top 10 hit in over 15 countries and reached the top in Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, and West Germany. Hallelujah Jeff Buckley
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The underground comic artist Vaughn Bode did several covers for James Warren's line of black and white horror magazines. Below are two collaborations with Jeff Jones and three with Larry Todd. Vampirella #4, April 1970. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Jeff Jones. Eerie #27, May 1970. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Jeff Jones. Creepy #31, February 1970. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. Creepy #40, July 1971. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. Creepy #64, August 1974. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. ______________________________________________ More Vaughn Bode fun: Bode talks and draws at the 1974 Toronto Comic Con: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Bode's Cartoon Concert: Part 1 Part 2 ______________________________________________
Lauren Sanchez was spotted on a night out in West Hollywood wearing a bold skin-tight dress without her fiancé Jeff Bezos.
April 9, 1977: ABBA earned their only number 1 hit in the United States when "Dancing Queen" went to the top. Dancing Queen was the lead single from Abba’s fourth album, Arrival. Released in the summer of 1976, it got to No 1 in 15 countries including the UK (where it stayed at the top for five weeks) and the US. ABBA It first came to life a year earlier, when Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson were in their tiny songwriting cabin on the Swedish island of Viggsö, trying to craft their own take on early disco. They loved the loose, languid drumbeat of George McCrae’s 1974 hit Rock Your Baby, and used it as an inspiration. Read more: The Guardian April 9, 1966: The Righteous Brothers' "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration" went to Number 1 in America. The Righteous Brothers had enough of Phil Spector. The great producer had made the California duo famous, and he’d put all his genius into producing tracks like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the duo’s breakout hit. And Righteous Brother Bill Medley had learned from watching Spector. So as soon as they got the chance, the Righteous Brothers bolted from Spector’s Phillies imprint and signed with the jazz-centric label Verve instead. Read more: Stereogum April 9, 1973: Paul McCartney and Wings released the single "My Love" in the United States. It was released in the U.K. on March 23. “My Love” is a curious little number. Paul McCartney obviously wrote it about Linda, and she got a co-writing credit. I’ve always wondered how it would feel to sing backup on this song that’s clearly about you. Paul McCartney There’s no real structure to the song. Instead, it’s a moony, meandering collection of sweet nothings, some of which could’ve used a rewrite: “When the cupboard’s bare, I’ll still find something there with my love.” But McCartney still recorded the thing with a 50-piece orchestra in Abbey Road. Read more: Stereogum April 9, 1977: David Soul had the Number 1 Adult Contemporary song with "Don't Give Up On Us." Released in 1976 in the UK and 1977 in the US, “Don’t Give Up on Us” was recorded and made popular by American-British singer David Soul. The song was originally written and produced by Tony Macaulay, an English author, composer, and songwriter. In addition, “Don’t Give Up on Us” was Soul’s debut single. Read more: Country Thang Daily April 9, 1979: Supertramp's Breakfast In America album was certified Gold. They had released five studio albums in seven years with solid results and when work began in April 1978, Supertramp devoted more time to their next album than any other. They were nurtured by Jerry Moss, co-founder (and the “M”) of A&M Records. The day after getting married, engineer Peter Henderson flew to Los Angeles to join band members Roger Hodgson, Rick Davies, John Helliwell, Bob Siebenberg and Dougie Thomson to begin working on what was to become Breakfast in America. Read more: Best Classic Bands Dancing Queen ABBA
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Uganda's ministry of gender, labor and social development on Tuesday issued a stern warning to perpetrators of domestic violence against women and children during the COVID-19 period. Frank Tumwebaze, minister of gender, labor and social development told reporters here that there has been an increase in gender-based violence (GBV) as…
A review of Big Business: A Love Letter to an American Anti-Hero, by Tyler Cowen.
A metal print is a captivating, contemporary way to display photographs; this print was made on a sheet of polyester-coated aluminum, allowing an image transfer via dye sublimation-- the process by which dyes turn to gas when heated, after which they transfer to the metal print and solidify. The end result is a visually clean, modern image with rich colors and a low-glare, white satin finish. Ready to hang.
