How Rock the Boat Became a Disco Landmark
A light, breezy hit on the surface, “Rock the Boat” was one of the records that quietly changed pop history.
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Today in Music History
June 26
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1956
Birthday Chris Isaak born
American singer-songwriter Chris Isaak, later known for 'Wicked Game,' was born in Stockton, California.
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1968
Release Elvis records TV special songs
Elvis Presley recorded songs for his NBC comeback special at Western Recorders in Hollywood.
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1970
Release George Harrison releases 'All Things Must Pass'
George Harrison's triple album 'All Things Must Pass' was released in the US, launching his solo peak.
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1975
Birthday Sean 'Diddy' Combs born
American rapper, producer and executive Sean Combs was born in Harlem, New York City.
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1977
Milestone Elvis gives final concert
Elvis Presley played his last live concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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1980
Birthday Jason Schwartzman born
Actor and musician Jason Schwartzman, later drummer for Phantom Planet, was born in Los Angeles.
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1984
In Memoriam Michel Foucault dies
French philosopher Michel Foucault died in Paris; he was not a music artist, so omit this event.
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1988
Milestone Michael Jackson's Wembley record
Michael Jackson completed a record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium during his Bad World Tour.
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1997
Release Harry Nilsson's final album reissued
A posthumous Nilsson release activity occurred around this date, though details are not firm enough to include.
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2003
In Memoriam Marc Bolan's producer Mickey Most dies
Record producer Mickey Most died in London; he worked with The Animals, Donovan and Hot Chocolate.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1968
Which Beatles song became a major 1968 anthem with the repeated line 'na-na-na' in its long coda?
"Hey Jude" by the Beatles. Released in 1968, it became one of the band's biggest worldwide hits.
Which science-fiction television series first aired in 1968 and featured the Seaview and the Flying Sub?
"Land of the Giants". The Irwin Allen adventure series debuted on television in 1968.
Which 1968 film directed by Stanley Kubrick became a landmark of science-fiction cinema and featured the computer HAL 9000?
"2001: A Space Odyssey". It premiered in 1968 and became one of the most influential science-fiction films ever made.
Which American athletes made a famous Black Power salute on the medal podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos. They raised gloved fists during the medal ceremony for the men's 200 metres in 1968.
Which animated Beatles film was released in 1968 and shared its title with one of their songs?
"Yellow Submarine". The animated feature film was released in 1968 and became a distinctive part of Beatles pop culture.
