1970’s
1974 – The American singer, and occasional actor, Meat Loaf was born (Marvin Lee Aday) in Dallas, Texas. The singer is best known for his album Bat Out Of Hell.
1960’s
1960 – Ricky Valance’s version of Tell Laura I Love Her became the UK Number One Single, where it remained for 3-weeks. Ray Peterson also released a version of the song in the same year, without the success of Valance.
Previous Albums Of The Day
![]() The 8th Tricky album Mixed Race celebrates a 10th anniversary today! Recorded in Paris, the autobiographical LP received mixed reviews. Includes a great collaboration with Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream. A short LP and to the point. |
![]() The soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film Pulp Fiction is 25 years old today! One of the cult movie maker’s talents is picking a quality soundtrack. The opening bars of Misirlou by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones is synonymous with the film. Classic. |
![]() The Pet Shop Boys album Very is 25 years old today! Following a 3-year gap PSB released Very, in a dimply CD if my memory serves me correct, which was nicknamed their “coming-out” album. Very is viewed as one of their best, and includes the bizarre cover of the Village People’s Go West. petshopboys.co.uk |
![]() The debut eponymous Prophets of Rage album sounds exactly how a mix of Rage, Public Enemy & Cypress Hill would expect to sound. Funny that! Recognisable riffs! prophetsofrage.com |
![]() Following the passing of legendry ska and rocksteady artist Cecil Bustamente Campbell OD, better known as Prince Buster, let’s celebrate his life with his Fabulous Greatest Hits. He influenced many, including Madness hence their track The Prince. Listen out for track 10, Ten Commandments, very un-PC! |