Frank Sinatra made his recording debut with the Harry James band on July 13, 1939, singing “Melancholy Mood” and “From The Bottom of My Heart.” Bandleader Harry James had heard Sinatra sing on a radio broadcast from the Rustic Cabin roadside café and invited him to record with the band.
What albums were released on June 18 2013?
Today is June 18, 2013, the ballyhooed release day for three highly anticipated albums: Kanye West’s Yeezus, J. Cole’s Born Sinner, and Mac Miller’s Watching Movies With the Sound Off. The competition is a bit uneven—Kanye is predicted, predictably, to walk away with the week.
What happened on July 29th music history?
On this day in music, July 29, 1966, the US teen magazine Datebook published an interview with John Lennon, who controversially said of The Beatles, “We’re bigger than Jesus now.” His words caused a media firestorm in the US, where many Christians were outraged.
What happened on July 13 1985?
Queen’s Live Aid performance has not only gone down in history as the day’s show-stopping event, but one of the greatest live concerts of all time. The old Wembley Stadium was the setting, on July 13, 1985, for one of the greatest live concerts ever staged: Live Aid.
What happened on this day in music history July 14?
In 1967, The Who kicked off their first major North American tour at Portland, Oregon’s Memorial Coliseum. The British rockers served as the support act for Herman’s Hermits throughout the 55-date run. In 1986, Madonna owned the UK charts when she had both the No. 1 single (“Papa Don’t Preach”) and the No.
What song was number 1 in 2013?
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ debut single “Thrift Shop” featuring Wanz became the best-performing single of 2013, peaking atop the chart for six weeks, also topping the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
What was the best selling song of 2013?
Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” featuring Pharrell and T.I., was 2013’s top selling song, with 6.5 million sold. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop,” featuring Wanz, was the year’s second-biggest song, with 6.15 million.
Who was the biggest band in 2013?
One Direction have fought off tough competition from the likes of Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry to be crowned the world’s biggest recorded music artist of 2013.
What song was number 1 on June 2 2013?
Can’t Hold Us.
What album did Taylor Swift release in 2013?
Swift promoted the album with the Red Tour (2013–2014), which grossed $150 million. Contemporaneous critics praised Swift’s songwriting in Red but they were divided on the album’s sonic range; praise was directed at the album’s versatility but criticism targeted its inconsistency.