On this Day in Music – 3rd March

The English singer-songwriter and guitarist Robyn Hitchcock was born on this day 1953 in London. Hitchcock led the psychedelic/folk-rock band The Soft Boys in the late 1970s, before enjoying a prolific solo career.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1623 03/03/2021

The 4th studio album, Yes I Am, by American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge was considered her mainstream breakthrough album, and contains several anthemic songs. Includes the singles I’m the Only One and Come to My Window.

No.1276 03/03/2020

The 3rd Gorillaz album Plastic Beach is 10 years old today! Damon Albarn invited a who’s who of guests on the LP including Snoop Dogg, De La Soul, Bobby Womack, Lou Reed, Mick Jones, Mark E. Smith, and many more. Conceptual pop at it’s best.

No.909 03/03/2019

The eponymous album The Velvet Underground is 50 years old this month! The LP saw the New York band move to more traditional songs and ballads. Allmusic describes the LP “spare, quiet, and contemplative.” How do you rate?

No.544 03/03/2018

The debut release from Welsh singer Duffy, Rockferry, is 10 years old today. The album won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2009. Includes the singles Rockferry, Mercy, Warwick Avenue, Stepping Stone and Rain on Your Parade. Solid and soulful!

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