♫ ★ This Week in Music !★ ♫ ٩͡ï̯͡ï۶ ♪ December 2 1978, Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisands You Dont Bring Me Flowers was at No.1 on the US singles chart. The origin of this duet began when WAKY-AM/Louisville KY program director, Gary Guthrie, spliced both Neils and Barbras two solo versions together and the song got tremendous feedback and publicity. When Neil Diamond was told about it, he re-recorded the song with Streisand herself, and within weeks of its release, the single went to No.1 in the US. December 3 1948, Born on this day, Ozzy Osbourne, vocalist and star of The Osbournes MTV show. Ozzys favorite treat for his birthday? I Scream of course! December 4 1971, Sly and the Family Stone began a three week stay at No.1 on the US single chart with Family Affair, their third and final US No.1.Thanks Sly for the constant reminder that blood is thicker than the mud. December 5 1932, Born on this day, Richard Penniman, better known as Little Richard. Good Golly, Happy Birthday to the architect of rock n roll! December 6 1975, Paul Simon went to No.1 on the US album chart with Still Crazy After All These Years, his first US No.1 solo album. Almost a year later Paul performed the title track on Saturday Night Live in a chicken suit. December 7 1991, George Michael and Elton John went to No.1 in the UK with a live version of Dont Let The Sun Go Down On Me, (a hit for Elton in 1974) and the track went to #1 in the US too. All proceeds from the single were divided between 10 different charities for children, AIDS and education. December 8 1947, Born on this day, Gregg Allman, keyboards, guitar, vocals, and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Happy Birthday Gregg and thanks for always playin up a storm !
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:13:19 +0000
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