Video: 'Jan Berry's Brush with Death at Dead Man's Curve'
(Tuesday, April 12, 1966, 11:53 a.m. PST) — Singer Jan Berry, 25, of the Jan and Dean rock duo, was seriously injured today when he crashed his Corvette into a parked truck on Whittier Drive, near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard (very close to a legendary “Dead Man’s Curve” that Jan & Dean had immortalized in a hit single). Continue reading Jan Berry of Jan and Dean severely injured in crash 60 years ago this hour (Apr 12 1966)
(Saturday, Apr 12, 1986) — “What You Need” by INXS peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What You Need’ by INXS peaks at #5 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 12 1986)
(Saturday, April 12, 1986) — “I Can’t Wait” by Stevie Nicks peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Wait’ by Stevie Nicks peaks at #16 in USA 40 years ago today (Apr 12 1986)
Video: 'Frank Sinatra - Strangers In The Night (Audio)'
(Monday, April 11, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. PST) — Frank Sinatra, 51, today recorded the song “Strangers in the Night” at United Western Recorders in Los Angeles for his label, Reprise Records. Continue reading Frank Sinatra records ‘Strangers In The Night’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1966)
Video: 'God Only Knows (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Monday, April 11, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “God Only Knows” inside Studio A at Columbia Recording Studios at 6121 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘God Only Knows’ 60 years ago today (Apr 11 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Love You To (Take 1 at 10:29-13:07, 3:30-7:00 p.m. BST); Love You To (Unnumbered Rehearsal at 13:08-14:41, 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m. ); Love You To (Live Take 6 at 14:42-16:50, 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m.))
(Monday, April 11, 1966, 3:30-7:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, recording the first six takes of George Harrison’s “Love You To.”
Video: 'The Vicious KKK Attack Against Nat King Cole'
(Tuesday, April 10, 1956, early evening CST) — African-American singer Nat “King” Cole was attacked and beaten tonight by a group of racial segregationists while performing on stage in Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading Singer Nat ‘King’ Cole beaten by racial segregationists in Birmingham, Alabama 70 years ago tonight (Apr 10 1956)
Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — Wings at the Speed of Sound by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings debuted at #32 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album debuts at #32 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976)
Video: 'Wings - Silly Love Songs (Official Music Video)'
(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — “Silly Love Songs” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Silly Love Songs’ by Wings debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976)
(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — “Here, There and Everywhere” by Emmylou Harris (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
