On this Day in Music – 16th December

1940’s

The ABBA songwriter and keyboardist Benny Andersson (Göran Bror) was born in Vällingby, Sweden on this day 1946.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1546 16/12/2020

The 6th Mike Oldfield album, QE2, turned 40 this year. Named after the ocean liner, the LP included two covers Arrival by ABBA and Wonderful Land by The Shadows. Not as iconic as other work, but surprisingly was the bestselling album of 1981 in Germany!

No.1198 16/12/2019

The eponymous 2nd album by Chris Isaak was released in 1986. Allmusic said “11 songs of smoky, wounded romance and dark menace.” Includes Heart Full of Soul written by 10cc’s Graham Gouldman and the popular Blue Hotel.

No.832 16/12/2018

The co-founder of Factory Floor Gabe Gurnsey released his first solo album, Physical, is 2018. A loosely based concept album around a night out at a dance club. Tight electro dance, and as a drummer, Gurnsey creates perfect beats. Play before your big night out!

No.460 16/12/2017

The 1973 Bob Marley & The Wailers LP Catch A Fire was their first album on Island Records. Love Concrete Jungle, and Stir It Up is a classic track. Two other tracks were written by Peter Tosh. Would it make your reggae top 10?

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