The Story Behind “Rhinestone Cowboy”: How Glen Campbell Rode to the Top
Flashy title, deeply human song: “Rhinestone Cowboy” turned Glen Campbell’s comeback into one of the 1970s’ most enduring records.
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- 1. Silly Love Songs – Wings
- 2. Love Hangover – Diana Ross
- 3. Misty Blue – Dorothy Moore
- 4. Shop Around – Captain & Tennille
- 5. Get Up And Boogie (That's Right) – Silver Convention
- 6. Welcome Back – John Sebastian
- 7. More, More, More – Andrea True Connection
- 8. Happy Days – Pratt & McClain with Brother Love
- 9. Love Is Alive – Gary Wright
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Today in Music History
June 13
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1958
Birthday Bananarama's Siobhan Fahey born
Siobhan Fahey, later a founding member of Bananarama and Shakespears Sister, was born in Dublin, Ireland.
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1969
#1 Hit Get Back tops the US chart
The Beatles' 'Get Back,' credited to the Beatles with Billy Preston, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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1970
#1 Hit The Long and Winding Road at No. 1
The Beatles began a two-week run at number one in the US with 'The Long and Winding Road.'
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1975
Release Eagles release One of These Nights
The Eagles issued 'One of These Nights,' the album that became their first US number one LP.
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1986
Release Genesis release Invisible Touch
Genesis released 'Invisible Touch,' their best-selling album and a major international hit.
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1987
#1 Hit Head to Toe reaches No. 1
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam started a one-week run at number one in the US with 'Head to Toe.'
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1992
#1 Hit Jump tops the US chart
Kris Kross began an eight-week run at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Jump.'
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1995
Release Alanis releases Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette released 'Jagged Little Pill,' the breakthrough album that became a global bestseller.
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2002
In Memoriam John Entwistle dies
The Who bassist John Entwistle died in Las Vegas at age 57, one day before the band's US tour was due to start.
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2005
Milestone Michael Jackson acquitted
Michael Jackson was acquitted on all charges in his high-profile child molestation trial in Santa Maria, California.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1996
Which Spice Girls song became a global breakout hit in 1996?
"Wannabe" was the Spice Girls' breakout hit in 1996. It launched the group to international fame and became one of the year's defining pop singles.
Which medical drama premiered in 1996 and quickly became a major television hit?
"ER" was already on air before 1996, but the major new medical drama that premiered in 1996 was "Chicago Hope" earlier than that, so the standout 1996 debut was "Everybody Loves Raymond" as a sitcom, not a medical drama.
Which disaster film became one of the biggest box-office hits of 1996?
"Independence Day" was one of the biggest movie hits of 1996. The science-fiction disaster film starred Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman.
Which sheep became world famous in 1996 as the first mammal cloned from an adult cell?
Dolly the sheep became world famous in 1996. She was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, a major scientific milestone.
Which athlete lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Games?
Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. His appearance became one of the most memorable moments of the Games.
