Video: 'Mozart Biography' (3 videos)
(Tuesday, January 27, 1756) — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, was born Johann Chrysostomus Wolfgang Amadeus today at 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria.
He was the seventh child of Leopold Mozart, a musician of the Salzburg Royal Chamber, and Anna Maria, née Pertl.
Video: 'The Beatles Sign Breakup Papers - YouTube'
(Monday, January 26, 1976) — The Beatles’ nine-year recording contract with EMI expired today — Paul McCartney remained with EMI, Ringo Starr would sign with Atlantic (in the U.S.) and Polydor (everywhere else), and George Harrison would go with his own label, Dark Horse, which was distributed by A&M. John Lennon does not sign a new contract.
(Saturday, January 26, 1946) — “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 26, Feb. 2/9/16/23, 1946).
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “My Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Hometown’ by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago today (Jan 25 1986)
(Saturday, January 25, 1986) — “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was Ross’ third of six number one hits on the chart since leaving The Supremes in 1970.
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “I Love Music” by The O’Jays peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fly Away” by John Denver (with Olivia Newton-John on backup vocals) peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'The Beach Boys [Pet Sounds] -You Still Believe In Me (Stereo Remaster)'
(Monday, January 24, 1966) — The Beach Boys today recorded “You Still Believe In Me” at United Western Recorders studios in Hollywood (with vocal overdub sessions continuing into February 1966) for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966.
