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Why does “Cecilia” still light up classic hits radio after all these years? Because Simon & Garfunkel turned a loose,…
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Today in Music History
May 20
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1967
#1 Hit Aretha Franklin tops US chart
Aretha Franklin reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Respect," her signature anthem and a defining soul classic.
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1970
Birthday Busta Rhymes is born
Rapper Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, was born on May 20, 1970.
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1972
#1 Hit Roberta Flack hits No. 1
Roberta Flack began a six-week run at No. 1 in the US with "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
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1983
In Memoriam Country singer Tammy Wynette dies
Tammy Wynette, known for hits including "Stand by Your Man," died on May 20, 1983, aged 41.
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1989
Birthday Rapper Kid Cudi is born
Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi in Cleveland, Ohio, was born on May 20, 1989.
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1992
Release The Black Crowes release second album
The Black Crowes released "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion," which became their only US No. 1 album.
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1997
Release Foo Fighters issue The Colour album
Foo Fighters released their second album, "The Colour and the Shape," featuring "Everlong" and "Monkey Wrench."
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2003
Release White Stripes release Elephant
The White Stripes released "Elephant" in the US, including the enduring rock anthem "Seven Nation Army."
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2003
Milestone American Idol crowns first winner
Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol, launching a major pop career after the televised finale.
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Johnny Carson still owns the late-night hour
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Prairie Lights, Sunday Nights
The living room lamp is on, the theme music rises, and a little frontier town appears on the screen. Little…
By the Power of Grayskull
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1981
Which song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song from the film Arthur in 1981?
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," performed by Christopher Cross, won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981.
Which long-running prime-time soap opera premiered in 1981 and quickly became a global television hit?
Dynasty premiered in 1981. The series became one of the defining prime-time soap operas of the decade.
Which adventure film released in 1981 introduced audiences to archaeologist Indiana Jones?
Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced Indiana Jones in 1981. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Harrison Ford.
Which British royal couple married in a globally televised ceremony in 1981?
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married in 1981. Their wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was watched by a huge worldwide television audience.
Which album by Michael Jackson was released in 1981 and included the hit singles "Rock with You" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"?
Off the Wall was still a major Michael Jackson album in 1981, featuring "Rock with You" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." It remained highly successful during that year.
