A Day in the Life of a Music Fan – Come Along for the Ride
Here is a treat for music lovers.
I couldn’t decide on just one song to feature on this day, so I have opted to provide a list of great songs that are tied to this day in music history.
There should be something fun here for everyone. Just click on the link of any song you like and enjoy the music and the short story.
This song by The Kinks was sitting at #1 on this day in 1964. It features a studio musician by the name of Jimmy Page on tambourine.
‘Good Morning Little School Girl’
Across town, that very same day Rod Stewart’s first single was recorded. Ironically, it features a rising star by the name of John Paul Jones who would later connect with Jimmy Page and form Led Zeppelin.
The Beatles classic album Revolver hit #1 on this day in 1966. Take your pick.
‘Taxman’
This Supremes hit was the #1 single in the United States on this day in 1966.
I know…The Beatles again.
‘Hey Jude’
This classic song was #1 in the U.K. on this day in 1968. At the time it was the longest #1 song
ever, coming in at just over seven minutes.
“Nah, nah, nah, na, na, na nah.”
Fast forward to 1988 and I give you ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ by Guns n’ Roses which was #1 on this day, that year.
Three years later, shortly after Nirvana released their album ‘Nevermind’ the Kurt Cobain penned social commentary ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ vaulted to #1 and defined the grunge sound while making Cobain the reluctant voice of a generation.
The Beatles…again.
Fifteen years ago today, in a poll conducted by Britain’s Q Magazine, ‘A Day in the Life’ was selected the #1 British song of all time. It was said to be;
“The ultimate sonic rendition of what it means to be British.”
And finally, let’s take a moment and wish Joe Perry of Aerosmith a Happy 70th Birthday. Here is the classic ‘Walk this Way’ which owes its distinct riff to Jeff Beck’s influence and a New Orleans funk band known as The Meters.
#MusicisLife and the inspiration always runs deep when you look under the covers.
Have a great day!
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