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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 14, 2019 6:16:55 GMT
14th July In 1868 Alvin J Fellows patents tape measure. In 1946 Dr Benjamin Spock's "Common Sense Book of Baby & Child Care" published. In 1958 The Quarrymen, featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John "Duff" Lowe on piano and Colin Hanton on drums, recorded a vanity disc at a small studio in an electronics shop owned by a man named Percy Phillips. The band recorded 'That'll Be The Day' and 'In Spite Of Danger' in one take each. With the names of the tunes and the song's writers hand written on the label, each band member was to keep the 10-inch 78 rpm disc for a week before passing it on. Both recordings eventually ended up on Anthology 1. In 1986 Madonna was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with her second No.1 'Papa Don't Preach'. Madonna also had the UK No.1 album with 'True Blue'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 15, 2019 5:45:34 GMT
15th July In 1916 Boeing Company (Pacific Aero) formed by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington. In 1949 born this day, Trevor Horne, Buggles, (1979 UK No.1 single 'Video Killed The Radio Star'), Yes, (1980-81), produced three UK No.1's for Frankie Goes To Hollywood, 'Relax', 'Two Tribes', & 'The Power Of Love'). In 1960 Chubby Checker releases his version of "The Twist" in the US. In 1965 in the US singles charts The Byrds 'Mr Tambourine Man' was at No.3.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 16, 2019 5:53:10 GMT
16th July In 1880 Dr. Emily Stowe becomes the first woman licenced to practice medicine in Canada. In 1952 born this day, American musician, multi-instrumentalist and composer Stewart Copeland best known as the drummer for The Police and for his film music soundtracks. He was also a member of Curved Air who had 1971 UK No.4 single 'Back Street Luv'. The Police scored the 1983 UK & US No.1 single 'Every Breath You Take' plus four other UK No.1 singles. In 1966 Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton formed Cream. The three piece group only lasted two years, leaving behind some classic recordings including ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Badge,’ ‘Strange Brew,’ and ‘White Room.’ In 2000 Coldplay went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut release Parachutes. The release spawned the hit singles 'Shiver', 'Yellow', 'Trouble', and 'Don't Panic' and won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2002.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 17, 2019 6:16:33 GMT
17th July In 1935 "Variety" publishes famous headline "Sticks Nix Hick Pix". In 1948 US Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen encounters children in at Templehof Airport in Berlin during the Berlin Blockade, giving him the idea to drop candy in 'Operation Little Vittles' In 1968 The Beatles' animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London. In Guns N' Roses appeared at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in front of 80,000 people, the final show on their Use Your Illusion Tour.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 18, 2019 6:21:03 GMT
18th July In 1768 Boston Gazette publishes "Liberty Song", America's 1st patriotic song, In 1939 born this day, Brian Auger, keyboards, (1968 UK No.5 single with Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger And The Trinity, 'This Wheel's On Fire'). In 1953 Truck driver Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $3.98 at the Memphis recording service singing two songs, 'My Happiness' and 'That's When Your Heartaches Begin'. The so-called vanity disc, was a gift for his mother. It would surface 37 years later as part of an RCA compilation called 'Elvis - the Great Performances'. In 1964 The Four Seasons started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Rag Doll', the group's fourth No.1 and a No.2 hit on the UK chart. Co-writer Bob Gaudio said that he got the inspiration for the song from a young girl in tattered clothes that cleaned his car windows at a stop light.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 19, 2019 6:13:59 GMT
19th July In 1843 The steamship SS Great Britain is launched, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull or screw propeller and the largest vessel afloat in the world In 1941 Tom and Jerry first appear under their own names in cartoon "The Midnight Snack" by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. In 1947 born this day, Brian May, guitarist, singer and songwriter with Queen who had the 1975 UK No.1 single 'Bohemian Rhapsody' which returned to No.1 in 1991. Queen scored over 40 other UK Top 40 singles, and also scored the 1980 US No.1 single 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'. May had the solo 1992 UK No.5 single 'Too Much Love Will Kill You'. May was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005 for 'services to the music industry and his charity work'. May earned a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College, London, in 2007. In 1980 Queen scored their third UK No.1 album with 'The Game', featuring the single 'Another One Bites The Dust'.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 20, 2019 6:24:13 GMT
Young master Bunkerfan is off on his family holidays 20th July1947 - Birthday of Carlos Santana the Mexican/American singer-songwriter, guitarist 1969 - Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin become the first men to walk on the moon. 1976 - The Viking 1 spacecraft lands on Mars and begins taking soil samples. 2009 - Jackson Browne settled his lawsuit against US Senator John McCain and the Republican Party after his 1977 hit 'Running On Empty' was used without permission in a 2008 McCain presidential campaign ad that aired on TV and the Internet.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 21, 2019 6:19:36 GMT
21st July1925 - John Scopes is found guilty for teaching evolution in Dayton, Tenn., and is fined $100. 1948 - Birthday of Cat Stevens, singer-songwriter, musician 1983 - Vostok Station, a Russian station on Antarctica experienced the lowest temperatures ever measured in recorded human history. The temperatures fell to −128.6 °F (−89.2 °C) 1967 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the first of three nights at the Cafe-a-Go-Go in New York City. The club featured many well known acts including: Grateful Dead, Tim Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Jefferson Airplane, and Cream who all appeared at the club.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 22, 2019 6:21:15 GMT
22nd July1894 - The first automobile race takes place between Paris and Rouen, France. 1947 - Birthday of Don Henley, singer, songwriter, and drummer with the Eagles, who had the 1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single 'Hotel California', plus 5 US No.1 albums. 1967 - Pink Floyd appeared at The Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland. The venue is home to one of Scotland's finest dance floors - famous for its bounce - which floats on fixed steel springs. 1973 - David Bowie released the single 'Life On Mars', which peaked at No.3 on the UK chart. The track which was first released in 1971 on the album Hunky Dory, features guest piano work by Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 23, 2019 6:38:13 GMT
23rd July1829 William A. Burt patents his "typographer," an early typewriter. 1950 Birthday of Blair Thornton, guitar, Bachman Turner Overdrive, (1974 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet'). 1994 The International Astronomical Union named an asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter after Frank Zappa who had died the previous December. 1989 Ringo Starr kicked off his first tour since the break-up of the Beatles with a show in Dallas. His backup band included guitarist Joe Walsh, organist Billy Preston and Bruce Springsteen's sax man Clarence Clemons.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 24, 2019 1:45:59 GMT
23rd July 1989 Ringo Starr kicked off his first tour since the break-up of the Beatles with a show in Dallas. His backup band included guitarist Joe Walsh, organist Billy Preston and Bruce Springsteen's sax man Clarence Clemons. I believe this was one of my first choices on 45 rpm vinyl back in 1972. In those days AM and FM radio was the way to learn about most songs. We had a record store that had a HUGE selection of everything that was COOL. I still LOVE THIS SONG
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 24, 2019 2:22:51 GMT
July 23rd 1973 "A Passion Play" is released in the U.S. 46 years have passed !!!
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 24, 2019 6:32:00 GMT
24th July1942 - Born today German-born bassist and singer, Heinz Burt, The Tornadoes, (1962 UK & US No.1 single 'Telstar'). The first major hit from a UK act on the American chart. Crippled by motor neuron disease, Heinz died aged 57 following a stroke on 7th April 2000. 1959 - A series of debates, now popularly called the kitchen debates, occurred between U.S. President Nixon and Soviet Premier Khrushchev in Moscow. Nixon was visiting a house built as part of an exhibit in the American National Exhibition. 1964 - A riot broke out during a Rolling Stones gig at The Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, Lancashire, after Keith Richards kicked a yob in the mouth who was spitting at the group. Two policemen and 30 fans were injured and the damage was estimated at over £4,000. The Rolling Stones were then banned from playing in Blackpool for forty-four years, (until the ban was lifted). 1982 - Survivor started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Eye Of The Tiger', taken from the film 'Rocky III'.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 25, 2019 6:25:59 GMT
25th July1850 Gold is discovered in the Rogue River in Oregon, extending the quest for gold up the Pacific coast. 1911 The 15th century, largely forgotten Inca site of Machu Picchu in Peru was rediscovered by American Hiram Bingham III. 1960 Roy Orbison reached No.2 on the US singles chart with ‘Only the Lonely,’ his first hit. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, so Orbison decided to record the song himself. 2014 The pop star parodist, Weird Al Yankovic became the first comedy act to hit the top spot for more than 50 years. Mandatory Fun, Yankovic’s 14th album, and his best-selling since Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released in 1991 went to No.1 on the US album chart. [ 5 bonus points for spotting the Jethro Tull reference]
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 26, 2019 6:26:51 GMT
26th July1943 Birthday of Mick [Michael Phillip] Jagger, musician, member of the Rolling Stones. 2005 The shuttle Discovery launches on mission STS-114, marking a return to space after the shuttle Columbia disaster of 2003. 2008 Klaxons singer Jamie Reynolds postponed the group's Australian tour dates after he broke his leg at a gig in France. The bands singer said he "drastically misjudged" the distance when he jumped from the stage during their final song in the set. 2006 The guitar on which Sir Paul McCartney learned his first chords sold for £330,000 at an auction at London's Abbey Road Studios. The Rex acoustic guitar helped McCartney persuade John Lennon to let him join his band, The Quarrymen, in 1957. The Quarrymen - 1958 - "In Spite of All the Danger" (re-mastered)
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Post by maddogfagin on Jul 27, 2019 6:36:19 GMT
27th July1921 Canadians Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin at the University of Toronto. 1974 Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon. 1986 Queen became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Easten Europe when they played at Budapest's Nepstadion, Hungary, the gig was filmed and released as 'Queen Magic in Budapest'. 1974 Wings started a seven-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Band On The Run. Although sales were modest initially, its commercial performance was aided by two hit singles 'Jet' and 'Band on the Run'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2019 5:40:52 GMT
Many thanks Graham for keeping the thread going while I was away.
John
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 28, 2019 5:45:37 GMT
28th July In 1851 Total solar eclipse captured on a daguerreotype photograph. Born this day in 1949, Simon Kirke, drums, Free, (1971 UK No.2 & US No.4 single 'All Right Now'). Bad Company (1974 UK No.15 single 'Can't Get Enough'). In 1951 Walt Disney's animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland" released. In 1966 Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song 'Out Of Time'.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 29, 2019 7:06:17 GMT
29th July In 1567 James VI is crowned King of Scots at Stirling. In 1907 Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms Boy Scouts in England. In 1956 Carl Perkins was on the UK singles chart with his debut UK hit 'Blue Suede Shoes'. Johnny Cash planted the seed for the song in the fall of 1955, while Perkins, Cash, Elvis Presley toured throughout the South. Cash told Perkins of a black airman whom he had met when serving in the military in Germany. He had referred to his military regulation air shoes as "blue suede shoes." Cash suggested that Carl write a song about the shoes. In 1967 The Doors started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with an edited version of 'Light My Fire'. The group's first US No.1, it only reached No.49 on the UK chart. Eventually, many radio stations in the US would start playing the full six minute and fifty second album cut, which features a longer instrumental break.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 30, 2019 6:25:20 GMT
30th July In 1872 Mahlon Loomis patents wireless telegraphy. Born this day in 1946, Jeffrey Hammond former bass guitar player for the progressive rock band Jethro Tull. Hammond appeared on the classic Tull albums Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972). In 2006 World's longest running music show "Top of the Pops" is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show aired for 42 years. In 2009 Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher won his long battle to be recognised as co-writer of the band's hit ’A Whiter Shade Of Pale’. Law Lords ruled that Fisher, who claimed he wrote the song's organ melody, was entitled to a share of future royalties. In 2006, the High Court ruled he was entitled to 40% of the copyright, but the Court Of Appeal overturned the ruling in 2008 saying he waited too long, 38 years, to bring the case to court.
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 31, 2019 7:14:10 GMT
31st July In 1865 The first narrow gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Australia. In 1922 18-year-old Ralph Samuelson rides world's 1st water skis (Minnesota) In 1964 Country singer Jim Reeves was killed in a plane crash when the single engine aircraft flying from Arkansas to Nashville crashed in thick fog. 40 year- old Reeves was one of the first country singers to cross-over into the pop market. with his 1960 US No.2 single 'He'll Have To Go', and 1966 UK No.1 single 'Distant Drums' In 1971 James Taylor went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Carole King song 'You've Got A Friend', (included in her album Tapestry and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim). The song would go on to win the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal male Performance and Song Of The Year.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 1, 2019 6:47:10 GMT
1st August In 1907 First Scout camp opens on Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. In 1941 The first Jeep is produced. In 1963 The first Beatles Monthly was published. A magazine devoted to the group, it continued for 77 editions until 1969 and at its peak was selling over 350,000 copies a month. In 1987 Los Lobos were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of the Ritchie Valens song 'La Bamba', which was also a No.1 hit in the US. The song was the title track from the film based on Ritchie Valens who died in the same plane crash the killed Buddy Holly.
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 2, 2019 0:28:04 GMT
On August 1st, 1969, a second album was released "Stand Up" LINK 1 We dedicate one of our records to read LINK 2
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 2, 2019 7:11:26 GMT
2nd August In 1870 Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London. Born this day in 1948 Andy Fairweather-Low, Welsh singer, songwriter from Amen Corner who had the 1969 UK No.1 single 'If Paradise Is Half As Nice'. As a solo artist he scored the 1975 UK No.6 single 'Wide Eyed And Legless'. As a session guitarist has worked with Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton George Harrison, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow and Ringo Starr. In 1960 Johnny Kidd and The Pirates were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Shakin' All Over'. Their only UK No.1. Kidd died in car crash in 1966. Many acts have covered the song, including: The Who, Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and The Guess Who. In 1968 The Doors started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Hello I Love You', the group's second US No.1. The Doors scored 8 top 40 US hits from 67-71.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 3, 2019 7:36:40 GMT
3rd August In 1880 American Canoe Association founded at Lake George, NY. Born this day in 1926 Tony Bennett, American singer, (1955 UK No.1 single 'Stranger In Paradise'1965 UK No.25 single 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco'). In 1975 Louisiana Superdome is dedicated. In 1985 'Drive' by The Cars was re-released following it's dramatic use on TV during the Live Aid concert. All the royalties from the record went to the Band Aid trust.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 4, 2019 7:04:10 GMT
4th August In 1870 British Red Cross Society forms. In 1944 Anne Frank arrested in Amsterdam by German Security Police (Grüne Polizei) following a tip-off from an informer who was never identified. In 1963 The Beatles appeared at the Queen's Theatre in Blackpool. So many fans crowded around the theatre, blocking every entrance, that The Beatles had to go through a construction area, up and across some scaffolding to the roof of the theatre, from where they were lowered through a trap door. In 1966 The Troggs were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'With A Girl Like You', the group's only UK No.1 single.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 5, 2019 6:44:25 GMT
5th August In 1912 Japan's first taxicab service begins in Ginza, Tokyo. In 1953 "From Here to Eternity" based on book by James Jones, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra is released. In 1957 Comic strip "Andy Capp" makes its debut. In 1965 The Beatles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Help!' The group's eighth consecutive UK No.1 single. John Lennon later stated he wrote the lyrics of the song to express his stress after the Beatles' quick rise to success. "I was fat and depressed and I was crying out for 'Help'."
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 6, 2019 6:38:58 GMT
6th August In 1856 The Great Bell is cast in the Great Clock of Westminster (Big Ben) In 1926 Warner Bros premieres Vitaphone sound-on-disc movie system (NY) In 1966 Muhammad Ali knocks out English boxer Brian London in round 3 at Earl's Court in London to retain his undisputed world heavyweight title. In 1974 ABBA scored their first US top 10 hit when 'Waterloo' went to No.6. 'Waterloo' was written specifically to be entered into the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 7, 2019 6:51:46 GMT
7th August In 1606 Possible first performance of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, performed in the Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace for King James I. Born this day in 1952, English stand-up comedian, actor, author Alexis Sayle who had the 1984 UK No.15 single 'Ullo John Got A New Motor'. In 1954 Englishman Roger Bannister beats Australia’s John Landy in the mile at the Empire Games in Vancouver; first time 2 men run a mile in less than 4 minutes in the same race. In 1970 The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Leoni, Michigan. Over 200,000 fans attended the three day festival. Acts who appeared included, Jethro Tull, 10 Years After, Mountain, Chicago, Bob Seger, John Sebastian, James Gang, Stooges with Iggy Pop, Brownsville Station, MC5, Rod Stewart and Flying Burrito Brothers. In 1971 The Bee Gees started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'. It was the group's tenth US hit and first No.1. The Bee Gees penned song was originally offered to Andy Williams, but ultimately the Bee Gees recorded it themselves, it was also later covered by soul singer Al Green.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 8, 2019 6:42:44 GMT
8th August In 1898 Will Kellogg invents Corn Flakes. In 1942 "Monty" appointed commander of British 8th Army at Alamein. In 1960 16-year old Brian Hyland went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' it made No.8 in the UK. In 1963 The Searchers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sweets For My Sweet', the group's first of three UK No.1's. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and was originally recorded by The Drifters.
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