Daily Archives: November 4, 2014

‘Elton John’s Greatest Hits’ album released 40 years ago today (Nov 4 1974)


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(Monday, November 4, 1974)Elton John’s Greatest Hits, the ninth album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 8, 1974, in the UK).

In 2003, the album was ranked at number 136 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Lenny Bruce act ruled obscene 50 years ago today (Nov 4 1964)


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(Wednesday, November 4, 1964) — Comedian Lenny Bruce was convicted today by a three-judge panel in New York of obscenity charges stemming from his performances at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village. Continue reading Lenny Bruce act ruled obscene 50 years ago today (Nov 4 1964)

‘Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 50 years ago today (Nov 4 1964)


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(Wednesday, November 4, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s sixth official extended play release, featuring four tracks previously released on the A Hard Day’s Night album.