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
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Today in Music History
June 12
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1964
Birthday Michele Smith born
Michele Smith, singer and percussionist with Escape Club, was born in England on June 12, 1964.
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1965
#1 Hit Back in My Arms Again tops US
The Supremes reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Back in My Arms Again" on June 12, 1965.
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1967
Milestone The Jimi Hendrix Experience debuts in US
The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its American live debut at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 12, 1967.
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1970
Release The Madcap Laughs released
Syd Barrett's solo debut album, "The Madcap Laughs," was released in the UK on June 12, 1970.
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1971
#1 Hit Brown Sugar starts US chart run
The Rolling Stones began a two-week run at number one in the US with "Brown Sugar" on June 12, 1971.
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1976
#1 Hit Silly Love Songs tops US
Wings reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Silly Love Songs" on June 12, 1976.
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1982
#1 Hit Ebony and Ivory hits US number one
Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder started a seven-week US number one run with "Ebony and Ivory" on June 12, 1982.
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1990
Release Ragged Glory released
Neil Young and Crazy Horse released the album "Ragged Glory" on June 12, 1990.
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1999
#1 Hit Livin' La Vida Loca tops US
Ricky Martin began a five-week run at number one in the US with "Livin' La Vida Loca" on June 12, 1999.
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2003
In Memoriam Gregory Peck dies
Actor Gregory Peck died on June 12, 2003; he was not a music artist, so this event is not included.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1998
Which singer released the blockbuster album "…Baby One More Time" in 1998?
Britney Spears released "…Baby One More Time" in 1998. The title track became one of the year's biggest pop breakthroughs.
Which sitcom premiered in 1998 and followed the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda in New York City?
"Sex and the City" premiered in 1998. The HBO series became a major television and pop-culture hit.
Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1998 after becoming a global box-office phenomenon?
"Titanic" won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1998 Oscars. It dominated the ceremony and was one of the biggest films in the world that year.
Which search engine company was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin?
Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It quickly became one of the most influential companies of the internet era.
Which football nation won the 1998 FIFA World Cup on home soil?
France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup. They defeated Brazil 3-0 in the final.
