1960’s
1968 – Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells began the first of two spells at the top of the UK Singles Chart, 3-weeks in total. Billy Idol also had a hit with the single in 1981.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1425 30/07/2020
The U2 and Brian Eno side project Passengers released Original Soundtracks 1 in 1995. The LP came to mind after hearing a track in the movie Heat.Drummer Larry Mullen, Jr said “There’s a thin line between interesting music and self-indulgence.” Includes Miss Sarajevo with Luciano Pavarotti. |
 No.1059 30/07/2019
The Miles Davis album In A Silent Way is 50 years old today! Recorded in one session, the LP began is ‘electric’ period and actually made the US chart. Rolling Stone said “the kind of album that gives you faith in the future of music.” I agree… milesdavis.com |
 No.693 30/07/2018
The final Buffalo Springfield album Last Time Around is 50 years old today! Released to fulfill contractual commitments, Last Time Around is probably the band from LA’s most beautiful release, despite clearly showing their hearts weren’t in it. Love Pretty Girl Why. |
 No.328 30/07/2017
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles album Going To A Go-Go, recorded at Hitsville U.S.A. building in Detroit, Michigan. Includes the classic The Tracks of My Tearssmokeyrobinson.com |