‘Mama Told Me’: The Song That Turned Three Dog Night Into Rule-Breaking Icons
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- 2. Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
- 3. Put Your Hand In The Hand – Ocean
- 4. Never Can Say Goodbye – The Jackson 5
- 5. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Aretha Franklin
- 6. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – Lobo
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Today in Music History
May 4
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1959
Birthday Randy Travis born
Country star Randy Travis was born in Marshville, North Carolina, and later helped revive traditional country in the 1980s.
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1961
Birthday The Shirelles hit No. 1
The Shirelles reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mother-In-Law,' written by Allen Toussaint and sung by Ernie K-Doe.
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1963
Birthday Tracy Chapman born
Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and later gained worldwide success with 'Fast Car.'
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1964
#1 Hit Hello Dolly! tops US chart
Louis Armstrong began a one-week run at No. 1 in the US with 'Hello, Dolly!,' ending The Beatles' long chart dominance.
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1970
Birthday Willie Hutch born
Singer, songwriter, and producer Willie Hutch was born in Los Angeles, later becoming a key Motown and soul figure.
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1979
Release The Cure release debut album
The Cure released their first album, 'Three Imaginary Boys,' introducing the band’s early post-punk sound.
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1981
Birthday Lance Bass born
NSYNC member Lance Bass was born in Laurel, Mississippi, before rising to fame in one of the era’s biggest pop groups.
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1988
Milestone 30th Grammy Awards held
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards took place in New York, with U2's 'The Joshua Tree' winning Album of the Year.
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1990
In Memoriam Tommy Page dies
Singer Tommy Page was born on this day in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and later scored hits including 'I'll Be Your Everything.'
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2000
Milestone Britney Spears records sales feat
Britney Spears became the youngest female artist to have two albums sell over 10 million copies worldwide by age 18.
Retro Living
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Warm Dials, Wood Cabinets, and a Spritz of Nostalgia
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Still Riding High
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After Midnight, Turn It Up
At 12:17 a.m., with the street outside almost silent, a presenter let the intro run a little longer than usual…
Walnut Dials and Swinging Tails
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1991
Which band released the breakthrough album "Nevermind" in 1991?
Nirvana released "Nevermind" in 1991. The album became a defining release of the grunge era and featured the hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
Which animated sitcom first premiered on prime-time television in 1991?
"Rugrats" premiered in 1991 on Nickelodeon. It became one of the channel's most successful and influential animated series.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1991 Oscars ceremony?
"Dances with Wolves" won Best Picture at the Academy Awards held in 1991. The film was directed by and starred Kevin Costner.
Which basketball legend announced in 1991 that he had tested positive for HIV and was retiring from the NBA?
Magic Johnson announced in 1991 that he had tested positive for HIV and would retire from the NBA. The news became one of the year's biggest sports stories.
Which singer had a major 1991 hit with the song "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" from the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"?
Bryan Adams recorded "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" in 1991. It was one of the year's biggest international hits and was closely associated with "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."
