2010’s
2014 – All About That Bass by American Meghan Trainor claimed No.1 in the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for 4 weeks. The song’s lyrics caused minor controversy regarding the shaming of skinny girls.
1970’s
1973 – Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The album was recorded at the Château d’Hérouville in France, and went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide. The highlights include Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets, the title track and Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.
1971 – The double A-side single Reason to Believe and Maggie May by Rod Stewart began a 5-week reign at the top of the UK Singles Chart. Reason to Believe was written by American folk singer Tim Hardin.
1950’s
1954 – The song Hold My Hand by American singer Don Cornell became the UK Number One Single. Hold My Hand was the first single to claim the top spot on two separate occasions, with Vera Lynn’s My Son My Son replacing it at the top after 4 weeks, before Cornell reclaimed the top two weeks later for one more week. The song was featured in the film Susan Slept Here.
1940’s
1947 – The AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was born in Dunston, Gateshead, England. Johnson became the band’s third singer following the death of Bon Scott in 1980. In March 2016 Johnson left the band due to problems with his hearing.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1490 05/10/2020
The 3rd Led Zeppelin album Led Zeppelin III celebrates a 50th anniversary today! The LP incorporated more acoustic and folk numbers than the previous LPs. Includes Immigrant Song, Gallows Pole, Tangerine, and Bron-Y-Aur Stomp. What’s your LZ top 3 LPs? |
 No.1126 05/10/2019
The new Sturgill Simpson album Sound & Fury has seen the country artist funk things up. The country song-writing remains, but has sprinkled glam rock, funk and even disco over the lyrics. Simpson likes to evolve each LP, and I like this direction. sturgillsimpson.com |
 No.760 05/10/2018
The French 80’s style funk-mistress of pop, Christine and the Queens is back with a new album, Chris. Sung in English or French, it doesn’t matter her songs of polysexual desires are pop of the highest order. NME describe Chris a subversive pop masterpiece. christineandthequeens.com |
 No.305 05/10/2017
R.E.M. Automatic For The People is 25 years old today. Moving, irresistible & among their best work. Includes Drive, Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon & Nightswimming. remhq.com |