NOVEMBER 21st

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1995 - The Beatles

The Beatles Anthology 1 was released in the US, featuring 60 tracks including the track 'Free As A Bird', a song originally composed and recorded in 1977 as a home demo by John Lennon. In 1995 a studio version of the recording, incorporating contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr was released as a single by The Beatles.

Just a note on John Lennons finest song. " In My Life" Anthology 2

The Song’s Timeline

Recording dates: October 18 and 22, 1965 at EMI Studios, London.
Release date: December 3, 1965 on the album Rubber Soul.
Songwriting: Lyrics by John Lennon, reflecting on his childhood, friends, and lost companions. Lennon considered it his “first real major piece of work” because it was the first time he wrote about his own life.
Melody dispute: Lennon and McCartney later disagreed over who wrote the melody. Lennon claimed he wrote most of it, while McCartney remembered contributing significantly.
George Martin’s role: The instrumental bridge was created by producer George Martin, who recorded a piano solo and sped up the tape to mimic a harpsichord sound.

🌟 Why It’s Special

Autobiographical depth: Lennon drew inspiration from places and people in his life, including friends like Stu Sutcliffe and Pete Shotton, as well as Aunt Mim.
- Critical acclaim: In 2000, Mojo magazine named In My Life the greatest song of all time. Rolling Stone ranked it among the Beatles’ finest.
- Legacy: It’s often seen as a turning point in Lennon’s songwriting, moving from playful wordplay (In His Own Write) to personal reflection.
🎶 Connection to Today

While November 16 doesn’t mark a specific milestone for In My Life, the song’s themes of memory, friendship, and loss make it timeless. It resonates especially on reflective days—like anniversaries or moments of remembrance. In fact, many tribute concerts and memorials have used In My Life as a centerpiece because of its emotional weight.

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Music News For The Week

November 21, 1953 — The Drifters' first record, "Money Honey" led by Clyde McPhatter, reaches #1 R&B and stays there for an amazing 11 weeks. The group goes on to have 37 R&B hits and cross over into the pop charts with a variety of personnel, but "Money Honey" would remain their biggest disc.

November 23, 1889 — The world's first jukebox is installed at San Francisco's Palais Royale Saloon. Originally called the "nickel-in-the-slot player," the machine features coin operation and four stethoscope-like tubes attached to an Edison electric phonograph fitted inside an oak cabinet, allowing four listeners to listen to the same song simultaneously. There is no amplification and it plays only one wax cylinder at a time, which must be changed every day or so to preserve audio quality.
1936 — Blues legend Robert Johnson makes his first recordings at a hotel in San Antonio, Texas, where the Vocalion label had set up a temporary studio to record local talent. In the ensuing three-day session, Johnson plays 16 selections and records alternate takes for most. The tracks include "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom," "Sweet Home Chicago," and "Ramblin' On My Mind."
November 25, 1961 — The Everly Brothers report for duty at Camp Pendleton in southern California after joining the Marine Corps Reserves. By enlisting together, the brothers ensure that they won't be drafted — and separated.

November 26, 1955 — Johnny Cash makes his debut on the U.S. country music chart when "Cry! Cry! Cry!" (b/w "Hey Porter") reaches #14. His next seven singles all make the country Top 10, with "I Walk the Line" reaching #1 and crossing over to #17 on the pop chart in 1956. He is irritated when Sun Records owner-producer Sam Phillips lists his first name as "Johnny" instead of "John" on the label, feeling that it sounds too young — but the name sticks.

Sources:

Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)

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Sources:
Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)
calendar.songfacts.com
onthisday.com/music

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Happy Birthday Stephen Bishop

Details on “On and On”

Released in May 1977 on his debut album Careless
Peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for 28 weeks
Hit No. 6 in Canada and climbed to No. 2 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart
Despite not cracking the Top 10, it was ranked 30th on Billboard’s year-end chart for 1977 because of its longevity

Other Notable Stephen Bishop Songs

While “On and On” was his biggest chart success, Bishop had several other well-known tracks:

“It Might Be You” – Theme from the 1982 film Tootsie, which became a beloved ballad
“Separate Lives” – Written by Bishop, later recorded by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin, reaching No. 1 in 1985

“Save It for a Rainy Day” – Another soft rock favorite from his early career
“Never Letting Go” – A heartfelt ballad that showcased his songwriting style

Why “On and On” Stands Out

It perfectly captured the soft rock vibe of the late 1970s, blending mellow guitar with Bishop’s smooth vocals.
Its storytelling lyrics about love and heartbreak resonated with audiences, making it a staple of easy-listening radio.
The song’s success helped establish Bishop as a respected singer-songwriter, even though much of his later fame came from writing songs for films and other artists.