UnkNuk Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 This day in rock history: September 9, 1956: Elvis Presley makes the first of three contracted appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. Sullivan had previously announced he would never have such an act on, but ratings prevailed and Sullivan offered Elvis a record $50,000 for the three shows. Charles Laughton hosts, filling in for an ailing Sullivan as Elvis performs "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender," "Ready Teddy" and "Hound Dog" but is shot from the waist up only to avoid scandal. The show draws a staggering 54 million viewers. https://calendar.songfacts.com/september/9/page-3 1 Link to comment
UnkNuk Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 The top song of 1977 according to Billboard Magazine: 2 Link to comment
UnkNuk Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 This day in rock history: September 10, 2005: The 1967 Beatles track 'A Day In The Life' from Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was voted the best British song of all time by music experts. The survey by Q magazine called the track "the ultimate sonic rendition of what it means to be British". The Kinks' song 'Waterloo Sunset' came second in the poll and 'Wonderwall' by Oasis was voted in third place. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/ 1 1 Link to comment
UnkNuk Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 The top song of 1978 according to Billboard Magazine: http://billboardtop100of.com/1978-2/ Link to comment
Smashian Kassian Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) On 8/20/2022 at 8:15 PM, The Arrogant Worms said: I once tried to write a more updated version of this song, '2005' A few lyrics; "..Chrome spinners on your SUV" --> (music still on MTV) "..when did 50 cent become old hip hop..." Couldn't quite get it done, but it was funny. Edited September 11, 2022 by Smashian Kassian Link to comment
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