1980’s
1984 – Freedom by Wham! became the UK Number One Single, where it remained for 3-weeks. The song became the group’s 2nd number one hit in the UK.
1970’s
1979 – Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles became the UK Number One Single, where it stayed for just one-week. The song famously was the first music video shown on MTV in the US at 12:01a.m. on 1 August 1981.
1950’s
1956 – A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine began a 4-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The biggest hit version globally of the song was recorded by The Four Aces.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1137 16/10/2019
Today is the 30th anniversary of the release of Hats by The Blue Nile! Song-writer Paul Buchanan has a gift of writing simple melodies which pull the emotional heartstrings. The Blue Nile have always been a band I’ve overlooked, but Hats has kick-started my curiosity. thebluenile.org |
 No.771 16/10/2018
The 3rd and final studio album by Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladyland was released (in US) 50 years ago today! The double-album was produced by Jimi and most commercially successful release. Includes Voodoo Chile and the Dylan written All Along the Watchtower. One of the greatest LPs of all time? |
 No.406 16/10/2017
The 1974 album Natty Dread was the first released by Bob Marley & The Wailers, not just The Wailers. Includes Lively Up Yourself and No Woman, No Cry. bobmarley.com |