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The song One Horse Open Sleigh, written by James
Lord Pierpont is registered for copyright. It will, in due
course, become better known as the Christmas standard Jingle Bells (1857)
The Four Madcaps, Lamar And Gabriel, Colby And Way, World And Dreyfuss, Lee Delbosq, Lew Wells and Ola Hayden are appearing at The Orpheum, San Francisco, California, USA.
A.c Lichty records Sweet Kentucky Lady for Glen Mason is born in Stirling, Scotland. he will enjoy considerable success as a popular singer and actor during the 1950s and 1960s.
The Irving Berlin musical Louisiana Purchase is presented at The Imperial Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 444 performances.
David Bellamy is born in Darby, Florida, USA. He will find success with his sibling Howard, as one half of The Bellamy Brothers.
Mario Lanza records With A Song In My Heart and Mattinata at Radio recorders Studio, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. The tracks will be used on his radio series The Mario Lanza Show.
The Irving Berlin musical and political satire Call Me Madam is playing at The Coliseum, London, England, UK, during a run of 485 performances. Main cast members are Billie Worth (Sally Adams), Anton Walbrook (Cosmo), Jeff Warren (Ken Gibson) and Shani Wallis (Princess Maria). Songs include The Hostess with the Mostes', It's a Lovely Day Today, The Ocarina, They Like Ike and You're Just in Love.
Mark Ellen is born in Hampshire, England, UK, Europe. He will become a successful music magazine editor, journalist and broadcaster.
Jazz and r'n'b saxophonist Earl Bostic is playing at The Capitol Lounge, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The LP Belafonte Sings Of The Caribbean by Harry Belafonte enters the Billboard Top 40 Albums Chart in the USA where it will peak at No3 during a sixteen-week stay on the chart.US trade magazine Billboard reviews The Clovers' new single Down
In The Alley with the words, 'Group has a strong effect here
with a soul-satisfying blues with a touch of the gospel sound. Has
a definite kick to it, and could bounce them back. Watch it for pop
action also.'
Guitar instrumental group The Shadows begin their first UK tour without front-man Cliff Richard.
UK pop hitmaker Anthony Newley is playing in a one-man show, Stop The World I Want To Get Off, at Queen's Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe, which runs for 485 performances.
When The Kingston Trio appears at a Santa Rosa Boys' Club fundraiser in Santa Rosa, California, USA, new member John Stewart makes his live debut with the group.
The highest new entry in this week's Cashbox magazine chart of the best-selling singles in the USA, is Bristol Stomp by The Dovells, entering at No71.
The Paul Desmond Quartet (including Jim Hall on guitar) records All Across The City, Bewitched and All Through The Night, in RCA Victor Recording Studio, New York City, USA.
Manfred Mann enter the UK singles chart with their cover version of the Bob Dylan composition If You Gotta Go, Go Now, in the UK. It will peak at No2 during a 12-week run on the chart.
Nico (backed by Jackson Browne on guitar) plays at Stanley's in the basement of The Dom, New York City, USA, supported by Tim Buckley.
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Ars Nova are playing during a two-week stand at The Bitter End, Greenwich Village, New York City, USA, supported by Hedge And Donna.
Marco Antonio Muñiz is born in New York City, USA. He will find fame as Marc Anthony and will become the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time.
When The Parliaments fail to appear for a gig at Fort Green, Brooklyn, New York City, USA, Martha Reeves steps in at the last moment. Reeves - without her Vandellas - does not sing, but "kissed babies, shook hands, kicked off a dance contest and thrilled over 2,500 soul fans."
Blood, Sweat And Tears play at Ryder College, Trenton, New Jersey, USA.A readers' poll in UK music weekly Melody Maker reveals Led Zeppelin to be more popular than The Beatles. Later in the day, Robert Plant and John 'Bonzo' Bonham of Led Zeppelin are interviewed on British tv show Nationwide, about the group's success in the poll.
On their European Tour 1973, The Rolling Stones play the first of two nights at The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Europe.Columbia Records release a promo-only single, Million Dollar Bash by Bob Dylan and The Band, in the USA.
Sugar Babies - The Burlesque Musical, starring Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney, is presented at The Mark Hellinger Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1208 performances.Musician Boz Scaggs opens a night club, Slim's, on 11th Street, San Francisco, California, USA. It will become a long-running and successful venue, often featuring blues, soul and jazz legends.
A report in The Baltimore Sun claims that 1990 has been a near-disastrous summer for live music tours, with MC Hammer, Milli Vanilli, Sweet Sensation and New Kids On The Block all underperforming. Madonna's tour sold out, but high production costs meant that it did not turn a profit.
On his Dangerous World Tour, Michael Jackson plays at the Stade de Toulouse, Toulouse, France, Europe.
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Bob Dylan and The Band's 1974 album Planet Waves is reissued as a hybrid SACD by Columbia Records in Canada and Europe.
Pierre Bouvier, frontman of Simple Plan is rushed to hospital after being injured onstage during a show in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. The band is forced to cancel an appearance the following night on an MTV Hurricane Relief concert.
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George Michael, serving time in Pentonville Prison, London, UK, on drugs charges, is visited by his long-term partner Kenny Goss. The Official Charts Company announces that more than half a billion downloads have now been sold in the UK.
Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull play 1857 |
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