1960’s
1960 – Only The Lonely by Roy Orbison began a 2-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. Orbison who co-wrote the song tried to sell to Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers, who both turned it down.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1139 18/10/2019
Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of Us And Us Only by The Charlatans! Allmusic said “continually impressive song craft in a moody atmosphere, borrowed in equal parts from Blonde on Blonde, Beggars Banquet, and the Chemical Brothers.” thecharlatans.net |
 No.773 18/10/2018
The 4th Crowded House album Together Alone is 25 years old today! Recorded in New Zealand with producer Youth, the LP includes Distant Sun, Private Universe and Locked Out. I remember listening to Private Universe in the middle of the night lying on deck of an Indonesian ferry…ah the memories. crowdedhouse.com |
 No.408 18/10/2017
Anyone for the Walrus of Love? The 1974 Barry White LP Can’t Get Enough is everything you want from the great man. “You’re the First…“ |