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Today In R&R History September 25th
Daily Rock and Roll History, Birthday and short music clips.
A year long, day by day look back at this date in Rock History in 3-5 minute segments. Now airing WRGG in Greencastle, PA.
Rock and Roll Birthdays
September 25th
- September 25th Birthday, Half of the folk duo Ian and Sylvia, Ian Tyson, born in 1933 in Victoria, British Columbia. Tyson died on December 29th, 2022 at the age of 89.
- September 25th Birthday, Spirit keyboardist John Locke, born in Los Angeles, California in 1943. Locke passed away on August 4th, 2006 at the age of 62.
- September 25th Birthday, Singer, songwriter, guitarist Bryan MacLean from the band Love, born in Los Angeles, California in 1945.
- September 25th Birthday, Singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and drummer John Fiddler from Medicine Head, British Lions and Box Of Frogs, born in Darlaston, Staffordshire, England in 1947.
- September 25th Birthday, Ambrosia drummer Burleigh Drummond, born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1951.
Today In Rock and Roll History
September 25th
- September 25th, 1956 Jackie Brenston with Ike Turner’s Kings Of Rhythm record “What Can It Be” in Cincinnati, Ohio. Written by Ike Turner, Federal Records released the song as a single A-side in October 1956.
- September 25th, 1964 London Records release The Rolling Stones’ “Time Is On My Side” on 45. Recorded June 24th through the 26th at Regent Sound Studios in London with producer Andrew Loog Oldham, the song was co-written by Jimmy Norman and Jerry Ragovoy, using the pseudonym, Norman Meade. The US single version was unique in that it was rerecorded for the band’s British LP “Rolling Stones No. 2.” The original was not released in Britain. The record entered the charts in October and peaked at No. 6 on December 5th.
- September 25th, 1964 The first day of recording an all-time classic by The Temptations, “My Girl,” with more sessions on November 10th and 17th with songwriters and producers Smokey Robinson and Ronald White at Motown’s Hitsville USA Studio A. The song would become The Temptations first hit with David Ruffin singing lead. The strings were arranged by Paul Rizer. Robert White played the distinctive guitar riff intro. Released on December 21st, “My Girl” entered the charts in January 1965 and became their first US No. 1 hit on March 6th.
- September 25th, 1965 The Saturday Morning television cartoon series The Beatles premiers on the ABC television network. Thirty-nine first run episodes were produced and ran through 1967, with reruns continuing until September 7th, 1969.
- September 25th, 1965 Chess Records release “Rescue Me” by singer, pianist and songwriter Fontella Bass. The song was co-written by Bass, Raynard Miller and Carl Smith. Produced by Billy Davis in three takes at Chess Studios in Chicago with Minnie Riperton on backing vocals and Maurice White and Louis Satterfield on bass and drums. Both White and Satterfield later became founding members of Earth Wind and Fire. “Rescue Me” went to No. 1 on the R&B charts, No. 4 on the Pop Singles charts on November 20th and No. 11 in Britain.
- September 25th, 1965 Barry McGuire’s “Eve Of Destruction” hits No. 1.
- September 25th, 1967 The Yardbirds record a cover version of Harry Nilsson’s “Ten Little Indians” with producer Mickie Most at Olympic Studios in London. Studio musicians John Paul Jones on bass and Clem Cattini on drums filled in for Yardbirds Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty. Jones also provided the orchestral arrangement. Issued as a single by Epic Records on October 9th, the record entered the charts and reached No. 96 on November 18th.
- September 25th, 1967 Elektra Records release “Strange Days,” the second studio album by The Doors. The record was recorded in between tour dates at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California with producer Paul A. Rothchild and sound engineer Bruce Botnick. New eight track recording technology allowed The Doors space to augment their basic sound with other instruments. Session bassist Doug Lubahn played on some of the songs and Paul Beaver programmed the moog synthesizer played on the title track. The album peaked at No. 3 on November 18thand was certified Gold on January 12th.
- September 25th, 1969 The Bee Gees record “If I Only Had My Mind On Something Else” at IBC Studios in London, co-produced by Barry and Maurice Gibb with their manager Robert Stigwood. Co-written by Barry and Maurice from the “Cucumber Castle” LP, the track was released as a 45 by Atco Records in March and peaked at No. 91 on April 4th.
- September 25th, 1970 The Partridge Family TV show premiers on ABC television, starring Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce. Inspired by the real-life band The Cowsills, the series continued for four seasons.
- September 25th, 1970 Ringo Starr releases his second solo album “Beaucoups of Blues” in Britain, out three days later in the US. The LP was produced by Pete Drake at Music City Recorders in Nashville, Tennessee during three days of sessions in June. Despite Apple Records announcement that a second album’s worth of material recorded at the Nashville sessions would be released, the second volume never materialized. “Beaucoups Of Blues” peaked at No. 65 in the US on November 21st.
- September 25th, 1970 Janis Joplin records “Me And Bobby McGee” with producer Paul Rothschild, only a few days before her death on October 4th. The song was co-written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster. Columbia Records released the song in January 1971 on the posthumous “Pearl” LP and as a 45 on January 12th, 1971. “Me And Bobby McGee” became Joplin’s only No. 1 single, on March 20th.
- September 25th, 1971 “Look At Yourself,” the third studio album by Uriah Heep, enters the album charts. The LP was recorded at Landsdown Studios in London with producer Gerry Bron in July. The record peaked at No. 93 on November 5th.
- September 25th, 1971 “Everything’s Alright” by Yvonne Elliman enters the singles charts on Decca Records. It was Elliman’s second single released from the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber “Jesus Christ Superstar” cast album. The track was recorded at Olympic Studios in London with Webber and Rice producing. “Everything’s Alright” peaked at No. 92 on October 16th.
- September 25th, 1971 Dunhill Records release “Their 16 Greatest Hits” by The Grass Roots. The record was issued in Quadrophonic and Stereo mixes, peaking at No. 58 on November 20th.
- September 25th, 1971 “I Don’t Need No Doctor” by Humble Pie enters the singles charts on A&M Records. Co-written by Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Jo Armstead and produced by Humble Pie, the track was recorded live and released in advance of the band’s “Performance; Rockin’ The Fillmore” LP. The album track was edited to under four minutes, down from over nine. “I Don’t Need No Doctor” peaked at No. 73 on October 16th.
- September 25th, 1972 Warner Brothers Records release “Vol. 4,” the fourth studio album by Black Sabbath. The band recorded the record at the Record Plant in Los Angeles with Sabbath and Patrick Meehan credited as co-producers although it was Tony Iommi that did most of the production duties. The LP peaked at No. 13 on December 23rd.
- September 25th, 1974 Atlantic Records release “Nightmares - - - And Other Tales From The Vinyl Jungle,” the fifth studio album by the J. Geils Band. The group recorded the sessions for the LP at Record Plant Studios and The Hit Factory in New York City with Bill Szymczyk producing. The album peaked at No. 26 on November 30th.
- September 25th, 1976 Columbia Records release “Free-For-All” by Ted Nugent. Co-produced by Tom Werman, Cliff Davies and Lew Futterman, the album featured guest vocals by singer Meatloaf and peaked at No. 24 on November 20th.
- September 25th, 1976 Columbia Records release “Private Eyes,” the second solo album by Tommy Bolin. Co-produced by Bolin and Dennis Mackay at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, the LP peaked at No. 98 on October 23rd. Bolin died of a heroin overdose while on the promotional tour supporting the LP in the opening slot on a Jeff Beck tour.
- September 25th, 1976 “The Fez” by Steely Dan enters the singles charts on ABC Records. The song was written by Walter Becker, Donald Fagen and pianist Paul Griffin, produced by Gary Katz from the Steely Dan LP “The Royal Scam.” “The Fez” peaked at No. 59 on October 16th.
- September 25th, 1979 RCA Victor Records release “Stage,” the double live album by David Bowie. Recorded at shows in Philadelphia, Providence and Boston, Bowie’s band included Adrian Belew on guitar and Utopia keyboardist Roger Powell. The record peaked at No. 44 on December 2nd.
- September 25th, 1979 The Grateful Dead record their live gig at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco. Songs from the set are later released on the double record “Dead Set” LP.
- September 25th, 1982 IRS Records release “Chronic Town,” the label debut EP by R.E.M. co-produced by the band and Mitch Easter at his Drive-In Studio in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- September 25th, 1989 Fontana Records release Tears For Fears’ “The Seeds Of Love,” the band’s third album. The record was the result of three years’ worth of sessions at Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, England and Townhouse Studios in London, England from 1986 through July 1989. The band co-produced with Dave Bascombe with a number off session players involved that included Robbie McIntosh, Pino Palladino, Phil Collins, Manu Katche and Simon Phillips. The LP featured the hits “Sowing The Seeds Of Love,” “Woman in Chains,” and “Advice for the Young at Heart.” The record peaked at No. 8 on October 28th.
- September 25th, 1989 EMI Records in Britain release “Seasons End” by Marillion. The LP was the band’s first with vocalist and keyboard player Steve Hogarth, recorded at Hookend Recording Studios in Oxfordshire, England. The album peaked at No. 7 in Britain.
- September 25th, 1990 Atlantic Records release “X,” the seventh studio album by INXS. “X” was recorded at Rhinoceros at Studios in Sydney, Australia and AIR Studios in London with producer Chris Thomas. The record peaked at No. 5 on October 20th.
- September 25th, 1990 Arista Records release the triple album live set by the Grateful Dead, “Without A Net.” A collection of live show highlights from October 1989 through April 1990 co-produced by Bob Weir and John Cutler, the record peaked at No. 43 on October 20th.
- September 25th, 1990 Sire Records release “All Shook Down,” the final album by The Replacements. Intended to be the solo debut by frontman Paul Westerburg, management talked him into releasing the record as a group project that included session players. John Cale guests on the LP, as well as Benmont Tench and others. The record peaked at No. 69 on October 20th.
- September 25th, 1995 Virgin Records in the US release “Outside,” the twentieth studio by David Bowie. Brian Eno, Reeves Gabrels, Erdal Kizilcay, Mike Garson and others played sessions for the record. “Outside” was co-produced by Bowie and Brian Eno, recorded at Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, Westside Studios in London and The Hit Factory in New York City. “Outside” peaked at No. 21 on October 14th.
- September 25th, 2006 Paul McCartney releases the classical album “Ecce Cor Meum.” The title is Latin for "Behold My Heart." The record was produced by John Fraser. McCartney was invited to write the commissioned piece of music for Magdalen College in Oxford by the college’s president Anthony Smith.
- September 25th, 2007 Hear Music Records release “Shine,” the nineteenth studio album by Joni Mitchell. Mitchell produced the LP at Castle Oaks Studios in Calabasas, California from 2006-2007. James Taylor played acoustic guitar on the record’s title track. “Shine” peaked at No. 14 on October 13th.
Miscellaneous September
- September 1965 Muriel Records release “Lookie There” backed with “Wail Baby Wail” by Tommy Louis with Marshall and The Versatiles on 45. Ike Turner plays guitar on the tracks.
- September 1967 CBS Records in Britain release “Love Chronicles,” the second album by Al Stewart. “Love Chronicles” was issued in the US in September. The album was issued in America in January 1969 on Epic Records. The LP was co-produced by Roy Guest, John Wood and Al Stewart. Session musicians included Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and four members of Fairport Convention, Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, Martin Lamble and Ashley Hutchings. Songs on the record were orchestrated by Alexander Faris.
- September 1970 Liberty Records release “Love Is A Game” backed with “Takin’ Back My Name” by a solo Ike Turner on 45. “Love Is A Game” was written by Tina Turner’s sister Ailllene Bullock. “Takin’ Back My Name” was credited to Leah Graham, an alias for Ike Turner, who produced and arranged the tracks as well.
- September 1973, RCA Records in Britain release “The Tra La La Days Are Over” by Neil Sedaka. Recorded at Strawberry Studios in the Spring with Eric Stewart producing and 10cc as the backing band, the LP produced “Love Will Keep Us Together.” The song, co-written by Sedaka with Howard Greenfield, would become a huge hit for The Captain And Tennille in 1976.
- September 1975 A&M Records release “White Punks On Dope” by the Tubes on 45. The song was co-written by Bill Spooner, Roger Steen and Michael Evans and produced by Al Kooper from the band’s eponymous first album. The single was edited to omit the curse word in the lyrics.
- September 1977 DEVO release their second single on their own Booji Boy label. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was a cover version of The Rolling Stones song. “(I Saw My Baby Getting) Sloppy” was co-written by DEVO. The 45 was produced by the group. “Satisfaction” was rerecorded by DEVO and released as their major label debut for Warner Brothers Records a year later.
- September 1979 Reprise Records release “Rust Never Sleeps (Hey Hey, My My [Out Of The Blue])” by Neil Young on 45. The A-side was the acoustic version of the song. The flip side was the full band version, recorded with the band Crazy Horse and both from the “Rust Never Sleeps” LP.
- September 1979 CBS Records in Ireland issue the seven-inch EP “Out Of Control” backed with “Stories For Boys” & “Boy/Girl,” the first release by U2. All three songs were written collectively by the band and co-produced by U2 and Chas De Whalley.
- September 1981 David Bowie records the five songs written for Bertolt Brecht’s Baal. Bowie appeared in the BBC television production of Baal. The play was transmitted in Britain on March 2nd, 1982. The tracks were co-produced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti, who also played bass on the recordings. The EP was released in September 1982, reaching No. 29 in Britain.
- September 1981 Island Records in Britain release “Gloria” by U2 on 45. The second single released from the group’s second album “October,” the song was written collectively by U2. “Gloria” was recorded during July and August sessions with producer Steve Lillywhite at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland. The record peaked at No. 55 in Britain.
- September 1986 Warner Brothers Records release “Summer Of Love” by The B-52’s on 45. The song was co-written Keith Strickland, Rocky Wilson, Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson, produced by Tony Mansfield from the LP “Bouncing Off The Satellites.” The single had a unique remix with additional production by Shep Pettibone.
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