On this Day in Music – 5th June

1940’s

The American avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson was born (Laura Phillips Anderson) in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on this day 1947. Anderson is best known for her single O Superman and being married to Lou Reed until his death in 2013.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1370 05/06/2020

The Van Morrison album Days Like This celebrates a 25th anniversary today! The Mercury Prize nominated LP became his bestselling studio album at release. Love You Don’t Know Me and Songwriter. Seen as a return to form.

No.1003 05/06/2019

The Paul McCartney album Flowers In The Dirt is 30 years old today! Confession time. I’d never listened to this before… The LP was considered a return to form, enlisting Elvis Costello as a writing partner, and exhibiting new found ambition. How do you rate?

No.638 05/06/2018

The new Brent Cobb album Providence Canyon sees the Georgia native fuse country with funk. NPR described the album as “full of swampy grooves.” Having enjoyed his performance last year, I’m looking forward to seeing these cuts performed live!

No.273 05/06/2017

Toys In The Attic Aerosmith 3rd album, released 1975, includes original Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion. Gave the Boston band commercial success!

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