The American singer and founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, was born on this day 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi. The Supremes were the most successful Motown act of the 1960s, and best-charting female group in US chart history. Wilson died in 2021 aged 76.
The guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Pink Floyd, Dave Gilmour, was born on this day 1946 in Cambridge, England. Gilmour joined the band in 1968 shortly before Syd Barrett left, and recorded albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here with the band.
The English singer Kiki Dee was born (Pauline Matthews) on this day 1947 in Bradford, Yorkshire. Dee became the first female singer from the UK to sign with Motown’s Tamla Records, and is best known for her duet with Elton John Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
No.912 06/03/2019
The Bill Evans album Everybody Digs Bill Evans is 60 years old this month! The album showcases the incredible versatility and sensibility of the at the time young pianist. There are wonderful interpretations of classics, such as Cole Porter’s Night and Day. Delightful!
No.547 06/03/2018
The eponymous album by The United States of America is 50 years old today. The psychedelic and experimental rock LP was the only release while the band were together. The album was produced by David Rubinson who produced Moby Grape, Herbie Hancock, and Taj Mahal to name a few.
No.1626 06/03/2021
The 1971 Nick Drake album Bryter Layter celebrates a 50th anniversary today! The 2nd of three Drake LPs, songs include Northern Sky, Hazey Jane I and II, and Poor Boy. A beautiful, enchanting and melancholy LP. Anyone love Nick Drake?
I Love To Love (But My Baby Loves To Dance) by Tina Charles was declared the UK Number One Single on this day 1976, where it stayed for 3-weeks. The single was knocked off the top spot by Brotherhood of Man’s Save Your Kisses For Me.
No.1279 06/03/2020
The 1993 debut album Undertow by Tool, recorded in the legendary Sound City Studios, was released when grunge was all the rage. Allmusic said the LP had “technical brilliance, musical complexities, and aggressive overtones.” Masterful.