On this Day in Music – 21st August

1970’s

1979We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard began a 4-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was Richard’s 10th UK number one, and first since Congratulations 11-years earlier.

1973Donny Osmond’s Young Love became the UK Number One Single, where it remained for 4-weeks. The song was written by Ric Cartey and Carole Joyner, and published in 1956.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1445 21/08/2020

The Prince album Graffiti Bridge celebrates a 30th anniversary today! From the movie of the same name, includes the singles Thieves in the Temple and New Power Generation. The weakest of his film soundtracks, but its Prince…so wonderful (biased indeed).

No.1081 21/08/2019

The 1973 LP Ship Ahoy by The O’Jays is a classic Philly soul album. The slave ship on the cover signifies the social content addressed. Eddie Levert’s vocals are astonishing. Includes hit singles, For the Love of Money and Put Your Hands Together. mightyojays.com

No.715 21/08/2018

The guys at Vinyl Me Please made the Lafayette Afro Rock Band album Soul Makossa there classic album of the month in July. I had to have a listen. The American funk rock band released Soul Makossa in 1973, and has been heavily sampled by hip-hop acts.

No.350 21/08/2017

The Replacements 1985 critically acclaimed album Tim influenced many. Kiss Me On The Bus and Waitress in the Sky are genius! thereplacementsofficial.com

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