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The Greatest Hits of All Time!
The Greatest Hits of All Time!
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August 27
Births
1937: Phil Shulman (Simon Dupree and the Big Sound)1942: Daryl Dragon (Captain and Tennille)
1942: B.J. Thomas (Raindrops Keep Falling' on My Head)
1949: Simon Kirke (Free/Bad Company)
1951: Kevin Kavanaugh (Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes)
1953: Alex Lifeson (Rush Guitarist)
1953: Willy De Ville (Mink De Ville)
1956: Glen Matlock (Rich Kids, Sex Pistols)
1970: Tony Kanal (No Doubt)
Deaths
1967: The Beatles learn while studying with the Maharishi at University College in Bangor, North Wales that their manager Brian Epstein is dead. He was found locked in the bedroom of his London apartment. A coroner’s inquest found he died of an overdose of the sleeping pill Carbitrol. The death is ruled accidental and the Maharishi tells the Beatles that Epstein’s death, being in the realm of the physical world, is "not important."1990: Stevie Ray Vaughn and three members of Eric Clapton’s band are killed in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin.
Events
1889: Charles G. Conn received a patent for the metal clarinet.1939: Allan Jones recorded "I’m Falling in Love with Someone."
1965: Elvis Presley played host to the Beatles at his home in Bel-Air, California. The get-together lasts four hours.
1965: Bob Dylan’s second electric album, "Highway 61 Revisited," was released.
1965: Silkie release "You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away," produced by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and featuring Paul on guitar and George on tambourine.
1966: The Association’s "Cherish" was released.
1968: The Beatles’ "Hey Jude" and Mary Hopkin’s "Those Were the Days" are released, launching Apple Records.
1977: Supertramp’s "Give A Little Bit" peaks at #15 on the pop singles chart while Crosby, Stills and Nash’s "Just A Song Before I Go" peaks at #7.
1977: Jackson Browne records "Stay" and "Running On Empty" in concert in Columbia, Maryland.
1982: Crosby, Stills & Nash’s "Daylight Again," the group’s first album since the 1977 "CSN," is certified gold. On the album is the current Top 20 tune "Wasted on the Way."
1982: Led Zeppelin lead vocalist Robert Plant’s solo effort "Pictures at Eleven," his first recorded work since the group disbanded in the wake of the death of drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham, turns gold. The LP is currently in its seventh week on the Top Albums chart and its fifth straight week in the Top Ten.
1983: David Bowie’s "China Girl" peaks at #10 on the pop singles chart while ZZ Top’s "Sharp Dressed Man" peaks at #56.
1988: Elton John’s "I Don’t Want To Go On With You Like That" peaks at #2 on the pop singles chart while Pat Benatar’s "All Fired Up" peaks at #19.
1992: John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to "A Day In The Life" sold for $87,000 at an auction.
1994: Jimi Hendrix’ "Woodstock" LP hits #37 on the chart.
1995: Neil Young headlined the Redding Festival with Pearl Jam as his backing band.
#1 on the Charts
1956: Buchanan & Goodman: The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 & 2)1957: Paul Anka: Diana
1958: Domenico Modugno: Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
1959: Santo & Johnny: Sleep Walk
1960: Elvis Presley: It's Now Or Never
1961: Troy Shondell: This Time
1962: Tommy Roe: Sheila
1963: Angels: My Boyfriend's Back
1964: Supremes: Where Did Our Love Go
1965: Sonny and Cher: I Got You Babe
1966: Donovan: Sunshine Superman
1967: Cryan' Shames: It Could Be We're In Love
1968: Rascals: People Got To Be Free
1969: Rolling Stones: Honky Tonk Woman
1970: Edwin Starr: War
1971: Smiling Faces Sometimes: Undisputed Truth
1972: Gilbert O'Sullivan: Alone Again (Naturally)
1973: Wings: Live and Let Die
1974: Paper Lace: The Night Chicago Died
1975: Elton John: Someone Saved My Life Tonight
1976: Elton John & Kiki Dee: Don't Go Breaking My Heart
1977: Andy Gibb: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
1978: Commodores: Three Times A Lady
1979: Knack: My Sharona
1980: Olivia Newton John: Magic
