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Today In R&R History July 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
July 25th
- July 25th Birthday, Nazareth guitarist Manny Charlton, born in La Linea Andalisia, Spain in 1941.
- July 25th Birthday, The Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty, born in 1943 in Liverpool, England.
- July 25th Birthday, Santana percussionist Jose “Chepito” Areas, born in Leon, Nicaragua in 1946.
- July 25th Birthday, Reggae singer Rita Marley and wife of Bob Marley, born Alpharita Constantia Anderson in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in 1946.
- July 25th Birthday, Folk singer, songwriter Steve Goodman, born in 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Goodman died on September 20th, 1984, at the age of 36 after a long battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- July 25th Birthday, Bassist and singer Mark Clark, who played with Colosseum, Uriah Heep, Natural Gas and others, born in Liverpool, England in 1950.
- July 25th Birthday, Earth, Wind and Fire guitarist Verdine White, born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951.
- July 25th Birthday, Vocalist and guitarist for Sonic Youth Thurston Moore, born in 1958 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Today In Rock and Roll History
July 25th
- July 25th, 1964 Hall Records release “Frosty” by Albert Collins on 45. Collins wrote the song and recorded it at Gulf Coast Recording Studio in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Leona, Texas in 1932, Collins became known for using utilizing a capo and an alternate tuning on his guitar which helped to shape his distinctive style of electric blues playing. “Frosty” became Albert Collins early signature song.
- July 25th, 1964 B.T. Puppy Records release “He’s In Town” by The Tokens on 45. The song was co-written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, co-produced by The Tokens under the name Big Time Productions. British band The Rockin’ Berries covered the song, releasing their version as a single in England on October 2nd.
- July 25th, 1964 “House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals is released in Britain on Columbia Records and in America on MGM Records. A traditional folk song with unknown authorship, its more modern roots can be traced to the early 1900’s. The Animals recorded it while on tour with Chuck Berry at a small studio on Kingsway in London with producer Mickie Most. Keyboardist Alan Price put together the arrangement and changed the song from 4/4 to a 6/8 time signature. The single went to No. 1 in Britain on July 9th and in America on September 5th.
- July 25th, 1965 The reception was less than ecstatic at the Newport Jazz Festival when, for the first time, a young Bob Dylan backed by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band climbed onstage, plugged in and went “electric.”
- July 25th, 1966 Fontana Records in Britain release “From Nowhere,” the first album by The Troggs. The US release had alternate track listings and was renamed “Wild Thing.” The LP went to No. 4 in England.
- July 25th, 1966 The final US concert with Brian Jones as part of The Rolling Stones took place in San Francisco.
- July 25th, 1966 The Monkees record “Last Train To Clarksville.” Producers and songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart tracked the session at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, California. Boyce and Hart’s band Candy Store Prophets did the instrumental session work on the recording. The lead guitar part was written on the spot and played by Hollywood session musician Louie Shelton on a Fender Telecaster and Fender Super Reverb amp. The song was issued as the band’s first single on August 16th. The Monkees received a Gold Record for “Last Train To Clarksville” on October 31st. The record went to No. 1 on November 5th.
- July 25th, 1966 Motown Records release The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love” on 45. Recorded June 11th and July 5th at Hitsville USA Studio A in Detroit w. ith producers Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier, who wrote the song with Eddie Holland. With backing band The Funk Brothers, “You Can’t Hurry Love” was completed in the studio during the same sessions that produced “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The song was The Supremes’ next step in their evolution from “teen pop” oriented material to more mature subject matter. The Supremes performed the song on the CBS variety program The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday, September 25th, 1966. “You Can’t Hurry Love” peaked at No. 1 on September 10th.
- July 25th, 1968 George Harrison records a guitar demo of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI Studios in London with George Martin producing. Paul McCartney played harmonium at the end of the demo. The track was released on “Anthology 3” with a new George Martin orchestral score.
- July 25th, 1968 Decca Records release “Magic Bus” by The Who on 45, out October 11thin England. Written by Pete Townshend, the track was recorded at Advision Studios in May in London with producer Kit Lambert. The single reached No. 26 in the UK and No. 24 in the United States, on June 3rd.
- July 25th, 1968 The self-titled debut album “Big Brother and The Holding Company” featuring Janis Joplin is released. The LP was recorded over three days, December 12th, 13th and 14th in Los Angeles with producer Bob Shad on Mainstream Records. After the band’s successful appearance at The Monterey Pop Festival, Columbia Records reissued the record with additional tracks and credited the album to Big Brother and The Holding Company with Janis Joplin. The record peaked at No. 60 on the album charts on October 14th and featured the single “Down On Me.”
- July 25th, 1969 At New York’s Fillmore East, Neil Young played in public for the first time as a part of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
- July 25th, 1969 Atlantic Records in Britain release the self-titled first album by Yes. The LP was recorded at Advision and Trident Studios from April 16th through May 12th with Paul Clay and the band co-producing. The record came out on October 15th in America.
- July 25th, 1970 Atco Records release the self-titled debut solo album by Eric Clapton. The album, produced by Delaney Bramlett, was issued in Britain three weeks later, on August 16th. The album was recorded at London’s Olympic and Island Studios and Village Recorder in Los Angeles with engineer Bill Halverson. The record featured the singles “After Midnight” and “Let It Rain.” The guest list for the sessions included Stephen Stills, Leon Russell, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, Jim Gordon, Bobby Keys, Jim Price, Rita Coolidge and The Crickets’ Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis. The record peaked at No. 13 on August 29th.
- July 25th, 1970 Capitol Records release “Number 5” by The Steve Miller Band. The album peaked at No. 23 on September 12th.
- July 25th, 1970 “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell enters the singles charts following an April release on Reprise Records. Written, produced and arranged by Joni Mitchell from her “Ladies Of The Canyon” album, the record peaked at No. 67. A live version of the song from Joni’s 1974 live LP “Miles Of Isles” was released as a single and peaked at No. 24 in 1975.
- July 25th, 1970 During one of the final sessions for George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” album, Harrison records “Apple Scruffs” as a solo performance, edited and mixed in a single day. The lyrics reference the affectionate nickname The Beatles gave their fans that would gather where members of the group were expected to arrive, often at EMI Studios in London. Taping eighteen takes of the song, the master was an edit of Take 18 made longer by repeating the chorus. The track was issued as the B-side of George’s second solo single “What Is Life.”
- July 25th, 1973 Warner Brothers Records release “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers on 45. Written and sung by group guitarist Tom Johnston, the song was tracked at Warner Brothers Studios in North Hollywood, California with producer Ted Templeman. The lyric fictionalized daily life of the real town of China Grove, Texas. Little Feat pianist Billy Payne plays on the song. The record reached No. 15 on October 6th.
- July 25th, 1973 A&M Records release “Foreigner,” the seventh album by Cat Stevens. Recorded at Dynamic Studios in Kingston, Jamaica and Atlantic Studios in New York City with Stevens producing, it was a stylistic break from Steven’s previous LP’s eschewing producer Paul Samwell-Smith and guitarist Alun Davies, who were important players on his four hit albums from 1970 through 1972. Session players on the LP include Gerry Conway, Herbie Flowers and the Tower Of Power horn section. “Foreigner” peaked at No. 3 on September 1st.
- July 25th, 1975 BTM Records release “Cunning Stunts,” the sixth album by Caravan. The LP was co-produced by Caravan and David Hitchcock at Tollington Park Studios in London. The record peaked at No. 124 on October 18th.
- July 25th, 1980 Atlantic Records release “Back In Black” by AC/DC, the band’s first with new singer Brian Johnson. The album featured the hits “You Shook Me All Night Long,” Hell’s Bells,” “Shoot To Thrill” and the LP’s title track. The record peaked at No. 4 on December 20th.
- July 25th, 1980 EG/Polydor Records in Britain release “Oh Yeah (On The Radio) by Roxy Music on 45. Co-produced by the band and Rhett Davies during sessions for the LP “Flesh And Blood,” the song was written by singer Bryan Ferry. ”Oh Yeah (On The Radio)’ was Roxy Music’s fourth consecutive Top Ten hit in Britain, peaking at No. 5 on August 16th.
- July 25th, 1981 The Moody Blues’ “Long Distance Voyager” LP hit No. 1 in the US.
- July 25th, 1981 Columbia Records release “Escape,” by Journey. It was the group’s first album to feature keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who replaced founding member Gregg Rolie. The album featured four hits, “Who’s Crying Now,” Don’t Stop Believing,” “Still They Ride” and “Open Arms.” The record peaked at No. 1 on September 12th.
- July 25th, 1983 Megaforce Records release “Kill ‘Em All,” the first album by Metallica.
Miscellaneous July
- July 1959, Chess Records release “Go Bo Diddley,” the second album by Bo Diddley.
- July 1959, Chess Records release “Berry Is On Top” by Chuck Berry. Other than the song “Blues For Hawaiians,” the record was a collection of previously issued singles with nine hit 45’s.
- July 1964 Nashville label RIC Records release “Beach Walkin’” backed with “Banzai Washout,” the first single by California band The Catalinas on 45. Both songs were written by Los Angeles session musician and record producer Steve Douglas. Future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and Wrecking Crew alumni Hal Blaine, Bill Pitman, Billy Strange, Leon Russell and others were part of the studio band.
- July 1965 Fantasy Records release “You Can’t Be True” backed with “You Got Nothin’ On Me,” the third single by The Golliwogs. Both sides were co-written by Tom and John Fogerty, using the names Rann Wild and Toby Green. The Golliwogs renamed themselves Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1967.
- July 1967, Elektra Records release “The 5,000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion” by The Incredible String Band in England. Recorded at Sound Techniques in Chelsea, London with producer Joe Boyd, it was the group’s second album, regrouped as a duo following their first album in 1966. “The 5,000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion” went to No. 25 in Britain. The LP came out in America in January 1968.
- July 1969, Douglas Records release “Devotion,” the second album by John McLaughlin. There are conflicting dates attributed to the release. Some say May some July and others say September. The record was recorded while McLaughlin was a member of Tony Williams Lifetime, using a backing band of organist Larry Young, bassist Billy Rich and Buddy Miles. The album did not chart in the US.
- July 1970 Capitol Records release the self-titled debut album by British jazz-rock band “If.” The album reached No. 187 in the US.
- July 1974, Casablanca Records release “Strutter,” the third single by Kiss. The song was co-written by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. The track was co-produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise, taken from Kiss’ self-titled first album.
- July 1975, RCA Records release “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” the second single by Bruce Johnston, Gary Usher and Terry Melcher’s California Music. The song was credited to Frankie Lymon and Morris Levy. The song was originally a hit for Lymon and The Teenagers in 1956.
- July 1976 Oyster Records release “Child In Time” by the Ian Gillan Band. It was the first solo album by former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. The group featured keyboardist Mike Moran, guitarist Ray Fenwick and bassist John Gustafson. The LP was produced by Purple’s Roger Glover at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany in December 1975 through January 1976. The album reached No. 55 in England.
- July 1976 Atco Records release “Viva! Roxy Music,” a live album by Roxy Music, six months in advance of its British release date in February 1977. The recordings were taped at the Glasgow Apollo in November 1973, Newcastle City Hall in October 1974 and the Wembley Empire Pool in October 1975. “Viva! Roxy Music” was produced by Chris Thomas. The same month, Island Records in Britain release a new four-song EP by Bryan Ferry, “Price Of Love” and “Shame Shame Shame” backed with “Heart On My Sleeve” and “It’s Only Love.” Island issued “Price Of Love” as a single in August.
- July 1981 A&M Records in America release “Iris” by Split Enz on 45. The track came from the band’s “Waiata” album, produced by David Tickle.
- July 1983 Virgin Records release “Wonderland” by XTC on 45 in England. Written by Colin Moulding, the session was co-produced by XTC and Steve Nye. It was the only single from the group’s “Mummer” LP to be released in the US, in February 1984.
- July 1984 A&M Records in the US release “Message To My Girl” by Split Enz on 45 from the LP “Conflicting Emotions.” The song was written by Neil Finn, co-produced by Hugh Padgham and Eddie Rayner.
- July 1987 Jet Records release “1, 2, 3” backed with “O What A Shame” by Roy Wood on 45. The A-side was a cover version of the Len Barry hit from 1967, co-written by J Madaea, D White and L Bonsoff. The B-side was written by Roy Wood. Both tracks were produced by Roy Wood.
- July 1987 Virgin Records release “You’re A Good Man Albert Brown (Curse You Red Barrel)” by The Dukes Of Stratosphere on 45. The band were XTC with guitarist Dave Gregory’s brother Ian on drums. The song was written by Andy Partridge and credited to Sir John Johns. The record was co-produced by the band and John Leckie.
- July 1990 Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay release “Christmas ; MacKay and Manzanera featuring The Players” on Ryko Records. Album is a collection of Christmas songs by Andy MacKay and Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music.
- July 1991 Demon Records in Britain release the soundtrack to the British TV series “G.B.H.” It was the first of two collaborations between Elvis Costello and English composer, musician and member of progressive rock band Gryphon, Richard Harvey.
- July 1994 Warner Brothers Records in Britain release “You Tripped At Every Step” by Elvis Costello and The Attractions on 45, the third single released from the band’s “Brutal Youth” LP. The song was written by Costello, who co-produced the track with Mitchell Froom.
This Week In Rock and Roll History
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The Cool Song Of The Week
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