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The musical comedy Foxy Grandpa, based on a popular newspaper cartoon strip, is playing at Haverley's 14th Street Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 125 performances.
The "musical absurdity" Twirly-Whirly is presented at Weber And Fields' Music Hall, New York City, USA, during a run of 247 performances.
The musical comedy The Sultan Of Sulu is presented at Wallack's Theatre, New York City, USA, during a run of 192 performances.
The Wizard Of Oz, described by one critic as "a whirl of girls" is playing at The Majestic Theatre, New York City, USA.Art Gillham, aka The Whispering Pianist, records If You Know What I Know and I'm Still Caring for Columbia Records in New York City, USA.
Van Broussard, who will become a pioneering swamp-rock recording artist, is born in Prairieville, Louisiana, USA.
Eddie Duchin And His Orchestra play the twenty-second night of a season at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, USA, that will run until May 10th.
The musical Guys And Dolls is presented at The 46th Street Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1200 performances.
Billie Holiday, backed by The Wardell Gray Quartet, is playing at The Tiffany Club, Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Four Keys are playing at The Capitol Lounge, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Swing harpist Olivette Miller is playing during two weeks of shows at The Blackhawk, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The musical Love From Judy is playing at The Saville Theatre, London, England, UK, during a run of 594 performances. The cast includes Jean Carson (Judy), Linda Gray (Grace), Bill O'Connor (Jervis) and Adelaide Hall (Butterfly) and songs including I Never Dream When I'm Asleep, Dear Daddy Long-Legs, Here We Are and A Touch of Voodoo.
The Three Flames are playing during a five year engagement at The Bon Soir, New York City, USA.Swingin' Shepherd Blues by The Moe Koffman Quartette enters the Popular Singles Chart in the UK at No23. It will rise no higher and remains on the chart for just two weeks. This is the original version of the song and was first titled Blues A La Canadiana.
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Nat King Cole records Too Young and Somewhere Along The Way in Capitol Recording Studios, 151 West 46th Street, New York City, USA.
The Detours, featuring future leader of The Who, Pete Townshend, play at The Grand Ballroom, Broadstairs, Kent, England, UK, EuropeJohn Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles return to London, UK, from Ireland where they have been on holiday with Cynthia Lennon and Patti Boyd.
Steve Marriott releases a new single, Give Her My Regards, on Decca Records in the UK. Marriott will find fame with The Small Faces and Humble Pie.
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Eddie Floyd, Pigmeat Markham, J.J. Barnes, Pat Lewis, The Holidays, Ruby Andrews and Barbara Mercer play in the Memphis Sounds Show during a lengthy booking at The Riviera Theater, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Simon Dupree And The Big Sound play on the BBC tv show Whistle Stop in the UK. The show is hosted by Roger Whittaker.Quicksilver Messenger Service play at The Old Mill, Mill Valley, Marin County, California, USA.
Mountain play at The Coliseum, Houston, Texas, USA, supported by The Bee Gees are sued by a Chicago antiques dealer/musician Ronald Selle who claims that their hit How Deep Is Your Love has plagiarized two sections of his song, Let It End. The Bee Gees claim never to have heard the songs before, but Mr Selle will win his case. The verdict will, however, be overturned in 1983.
Bob Marley, suffering from terminal cancer, is undergoing treatment at the Issels Clinic in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, Europe. He will remain at the clinic until May 1981.
Timmy Shaw, and r'n'b one hit wonder artist known for his 1964 hit Gonna Send You Back To Georgia, dies as a result of throat cancer.
The Albion Band plays at Cricklade Theatre, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe.Slim Gaillard plays at The Community Centre, Swiss Cottage, London, England, UK, Europe.
Chelsea play at The Greyhound, Fulham, London, England, UK, Europe, supported by Fields Of The Nephelim.
Dumpy's Rusty Nuts play at North East Surrey College Of Technology, Ewell, Surrey, England, UK, Europe.
Internationally successful photographer Dezo Hoffman, dies aged 73 in the Harley Street Clinic, London, England, UK, Europe. His ashes will be scattered on the bluebell lawn at Golders Green Crematorium. In his long career, Hoffman shot acclaimed sessions with artists as diverse as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Charlie Chaplin, Sophia Loren, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, The Kinks, The Shadows, Tom Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Elton John, Omar Sharif and Pink Floyd.As the prize in a competition, Crowded House play live in the basement of film student Grant Harvey's home in Calgary, Canada.
Britney Spears releases her seventh album, Femme Fatale, in the USA, the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan.On her Set The World On Fire Tour, Alicia Keys plays at Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Lucy Kitchen launches her debut album, Waking, with a gig at Peter Rhodes Bookshop, Southampton, UK.
Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards is held at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, USA. Music winners are :1. One Direction - favourite Group
2. Justin Timberlake - favourite Male Singer
3. Selena Gomez - Favourite Female Singer
4. Sory Of My Life by One Direction - Favourite Song
Jorma Kaukonen plays the third of four nights at The Entrance Ramp, Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy, Ohio, USA.
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