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Today in Music History
July 3
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1969
Birthday Yeardley Smith born
Singer and actress Yeardley Smith, who later recorded music projects alongside her acting career, was born in Paris, France.
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1971
#1 Hit Carole King tops US chart
Carole King's "It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move" was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 3, 1971.
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1971
Release Roy Harper releases Stormcock
Roy Harper's landmark folk album "Stormcock" was released in the UK in July 1971, with July 3 often cited in discographies.
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1973
Birthday Patrick Wilson born
Patrick Wilson, later drummer for the rock band Weezer, was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 3, 1973.
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1976
#1 Hit Wings lead UK chart
Wings were number one in the UK with "Silly Love Songs" on July 3, 1976, extending one of the year's biggest hits.
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1982
#1 Hit The Human League top UK
"Don't You Want Me" by The Human League was among the major UK number ones connected with early July 1982 chart history.
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1983
Birthday Olivia Lee born
Singer and performer Olivia Lee was born in London on July 3, 1983, later working across music and television.
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1988
Milestone Fat Boys and Beach Boys connect
The Fat Boys and The Beach Boys were in the charts with "Wipeout," a notable rap-rock crossover hit of summer 1988.
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1991
In Memoriam Vince Taylor dies
Rock and roll singer Vince Taylor, known for "Brand New Cadillac," died on July 3, 1991, aged 52.
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2003
In Memoriam Buddy Ebsen dies
Buddy Ebsen, who had a recording career before his acting fame, died on July 3, 2003, at age 95.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1973
Which Pink Floyd album was released in 1973 and became one of the best-selling records of all time?
The Dark Side of the Moon was released by Pink Floyd in 1973. It became one of the best-selling albums in music history.
Which long-running daytime game show made its television debut in 1973 with Bob Barker as host?
The Price Is Right debuted in its modern daytime version in 1973 with Bob Barker as host. It went on to become one of television's most enduring game shows.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1973 after its release that year?
The Sting won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, was one of 1973's major movie hits.
Which major tennis event in 1973 was famously won by Billie Jean King in a highly publicized match?
Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match. The event became a major pop-culture and sports moment of the year.
Which horror film released in 1973 became a huge box-office success and a landmark of the genre?
The Exorcist was released in 1973. It became a massive box-office hit and one of the most influential horror films ever made.
