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Today In R&R History June 10th
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Rock and Roll Birthdays
June 10th
- June 10th Birthday, Blues singer and guitarist Howlin’ Wolf, born Chester Burnette in 1910 in White Station, Mississippi. He died on January 10th, 1976 at the age of 65.
- June 10th Birthday, The Shirelles lead singer Shirley Owens, born Shirley Alston Reeves in Henderson, North Carolina in 1941.
- June 10th Birthday, The Move and ELO bassist Rick Price, born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England in 1944. He died May 17th, 2022 at the age of 77.
- June 10th Birthday, Original REO Speedwagon singer Terry Lutrell, born in Champagn, Illinois in 1947.
- June 10th Birthday, The Pixies multi-instrumentalist Kim Deal, born in Dayton, Ohio in 1961. Her twin sister Kelley, who joined Kim Deal in The Breeders, was born the same day.
- June 10th Birthday, Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, born in Joliet, Illinois.
- June 10th Birthday, he Pixies guitarist Joey Santigo, born in Manila, The Philippines in 1965.
Today In Rock and Roll History
June 10th
- June 10th, 1958 On the same day that RCA Victor Records release “Hard Headed Woman” backed with “Don’t Ask Me Why” on 45, Elvis Presley uses his first weekend furlough from the US Army to record “(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I,” “I Got Stung” and “A Big Hunk Of Love” at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville. The recordings featured guitar by Hank Garland, Chet Atkins and Presley, bass by Bob Moore, drums by DJ Fontana and Buddy Harman and piano by Floyd Cramer. The backing vocalists were The Jordanaires. Initially released as B-side to “I Need Your Love Tonight,” “(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I” would reach No. 1 in Britain and No. 2 in the United States, on May 2nd, 1959 while the flip side of the record “I Need Your Love Tonight” went to No. 4 a week earlier. “A Big Hunk Of Love” went to No. 1 for two weeks following a June 23rdrelease. “Hard Headed Woman” was written by Claude Demetrius and peaked at No. 2 on July 21st.
- June 10th, 1964 The Rolling Stones record their next single, a Bobby and Shirley Womack song, “It’s All Over Now,” at Chess Studios with producer Andrew Loog Oldham. First released by the Womack Brothers band The Valentinos, when radio DJ Murray The K introduced The Stones to the song on their 1964 American Tour, the band took an instant liking to it. Released June 25th in Britain, the record” was released July 24th in America. The band’s third stateside single, “It’s All Over Now” peaked at No. 26 on September 19th.
- June 10th, 1966 Steve Marriott of The Small Faces collapsed while performing on UK TV show Ready Steady Go! The group was forced to cancel the following weeks’ gigs.
- June 10th, 1966 Warner Brothers Records release “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark on 45. Co-written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, the session for the song was recorded at Pye Studios in Marble Arch, London and featured guitarist Big Jim Sullivan, along with vocal group The Breakaways. The record entered the charts in July and peaked at No. 9 on August 20th.
- June 10th, 1967 “Respect” by Aretha Franklin is the No. 1 record in the US.
- June 10th, 1967 After selling over three hundred and fifty-six thousand copies in the first three weeks after its release, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum tops the British singles charts.
- June 10th, 1967 MGM Records release “Black Sheep” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs on 45. Written by Bob McDill, the track was produced by Stan Kesler. The record peaked at No. 68 on July 8th.
- June 10th, 1967 Bob Dylan and The Band began recording in Woodstock, New York. The recordings they produced became known as The Basement Tapes. A double album of tracks from the sessions were issued by Columbia Records in June 1975, credited to Bob Dylan and The Band.
- June 10th, 1967 Cameo-Parkway Records release “Let The Good Times Roll and Feel So Good” by Bunny Sigler on 45. A medley of two songs originally by Shirley Goodman and Lee Leonard as Shirley and Lee, who co-wrote the song. The Bunny Sigler record reached No. 22 on August 19th.
- June 10th, 1968 Dunhill Records release the debut single by Cass Elliot, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me.” The 45 was credited as Mama Cass With The Mamas & The Papas. Elliot had agreed to a three-album deal as a solo artist with Dunhill Records less than a month after her split with The Mamas & The Papas, choosing John Simon to produce her first album. She had liked his work with The Band and Simon allowed her to choose the material to record. The song was first published in 1931, co-written by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” peaked at No. 12 on August 17th.
- June 10th, 1968 Jimi Hendrix and Friends record “Rainy Day, Dream Away” at The Record Plant in New York City with engineer Eddie Kramer. Joining the session were Buddy Miles on drums, Mike Finnigan on organ, percussionist Larry Faucette and Freddie Smith on saxophone.
- June 10th, 1968 Date Records release “Butcher’s Tale (Western Front 1914)” by The Zombies on 45. Co-written by Zombies’ bassist Chris White, the track was recorded in one take on July 20th, 1967 at EMI Abbey Road Studio No. 3 for The Zombies “Odyssey and Oracle” album.
- June 10th, 1970 UNI Records release Brian Hyland’s cover version of “Gypsy Woman,” written by Curtis Mayfield and originally released by The Impressions in October 1961. Produced by Del Shannon, the single went to No. 3 on December 5thand received a Gold Record award for sales over one million copies.
- June 10th, 1971 Tamla Records release “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye on 45. Written and produced by Marvin Gaye, the track was recorded in March at Hitsville USA Studios in Detroit. The lyrics of the song are a poignant, regretful look at environmental issues. One of the many features of the song is the complex arrangement of layered vocals recorded by Gaye with The Andantes. The distinctive percussive sound heard on the track was a wood block struck by a rubber mallet drenched in studio reverb. “Mercy Mercy Me” entered the singles charts in July and peaked at No. 4 on August 21st.
- June 10th, 1972 “Coconut” by Nilsson enters the singles charts. Written by Harry Nilsson and produced by Richard Perry, the lyrics feature Nilsson singing three characters - a narrator, a woman and a doctor, each in a different voice. Sessions for the song included guitarist Caleb Quaye, Herbie Flowers on bass and drummers Jim Gordon and Roger Pope. “Coconut” hit No. 8 on August 26th.
- June 10th, 1972 RCA Records release “Everybody Plays The Fool” by Harlem, New York City vocal trio The Main Ingredient on 45. The group formed in 1964 as a trio called The Poets with lead singers Donald McPherson, Luther Simmons, Jr and Tony Silvester. The trio co-produced the track, co-written by J. R. Bailey, Rudy Clark and Ken Williams. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1973. The record peaked at No. 3 on October 14th.
- June 10th, 1972 Big Tree Records release “A Simple Man” by Lobo on 45. The record entered the singles charts on July 8th but it was the 45’s B-side “Don’t Expect Me To Be Your Friend” that became the bigger hit when it went to No. 8 seven months later, on February 17th, 1973. “Simple Man” peaked at No. 56 on August 19th.
- June 10th, 1974 The Who begin a four-day stay at Madison Square Garden. Tickets had sold out in sixty hours, a full two months before the concerts.
- June 10th, 1974 MCA Records release “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” backed with “Sick City” by Elton John on 45. The songs were co-written by Elton and Bernie Taupin during a ten-day writing session for songs to be recorded for the upcoming “Caribou” LP. Backing vocals on the track were sung by Carl Wilson and Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys and Toni Tennille. David Hentschel plays a mellotron on the track. “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” was nominated for a Grammy in two categories - Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male. “Sick City” was a non-LP B-side. The record reached No. 2 on July 27th, No. 16 in the UK and No. 1 in Canada and was awarded a Gold Record on September 7th for a million copies sold.
- June 10th, 1975 Asylum Records release “One Of These Nights,” the fourth album by the Eagles. Recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida and The Record Plant in Los Angeles, California at various sessions in 1974 and 1975. It was the first Eagles’ LP with new guitarist Don Felder and the last with original member Bernie Leadon. David Bromberg, Albhy Galuten and Jim Ed Norman played sessions for the record. The album featured three Top Ten singles, “Lyin’ Eyes,” Take It To The Limit” and the LP’s title track. The record peaked at No. 1 on July 26th.
- June 10th, 1975 Motown Records release “Forever Came Today” by The Jackson Five on 45. Co-written and produced by the Motown collective of Holland–Dozier–Holland and was first made into a hit as a single for Diana Ross and The Supremes in early 1968. The record entered the singles charts in July and peaked at No. 60 July 26th.
- June 10th, 1978 “Stay” backed with “The Load Out” by Jackson Browne enters the singles charts following a May release on Asylum Records. Written and performed live by Jackson Browne from his 1977 album “Running on Empty,” the song is a tribute to his roadies and fans. “Stay” is a cover version of the Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs hit. Both songs were recorded live at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on August 27th, 1977 as part of the tour in support of the album “The Pretender.” The record peaked at No. 20 on August 12th.
- June 10th, 1978 “Life’s Been Good” by Joe Walsh enters the singles charts following a May release on Asylum Records. The original eight-minute album version appears on Walsh’s “But Seriously, Folks…,” LP. Written by Joe Walsh, the edited single version was released in May. “Life’s Been Good” became Walsh’s biggest solo single, hitting No. 12 on August 12th.
- June 10th, 1978 “Portrait (He Knew)” by Kansas enters the singles charts following a May release on Kirshner Records. The song was co-written by Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh and was recorded for the band’s fifth album, “Point of Know Return.” Livgren wrote the lyrics in a time when he was going through a spiritual transitional phase in his life after converting to Christianity. The record peaked at No. 64 on June 24th.
- June 10th, 1978 “Trans Europe Express” by Kraftwerk enters the singles charts on Capitol Records. The music was co-written by Ralf Hütter and the lyrics by Hütter and Emil Schult. The track is about the Trans Europe Express rail system, with technology and transport both being common themes in Kraftwerk’s oeuvre. The single peaked at No. 67 on June 24th.
- June 10th, 1978 “Hot Child In The City” by Nick Gilder enters the singles charts following a May release on Chrysalis Records. Gilder was the former lead singer of Canadian band Sweeney Todd who had a No. 1 hit in Canada with the single “Roxy Roller” in 1976. Co-written by Nick Gilder and James McCulloch, “Hot Child In The City” spent thirty-one weeks on the charts and peaked at No. 1 on October 28th.
- June 10th, 1983 Arista Records release “State Of Confusion” by The Kinks. The band’s Ray Davies produced the LP at their Konk Studios in London. It was the last Kinks’ album with drummer Mick Avory as a full-time member. The album featured the hit single “Come Dancing,” charted for twenty-five weeks and peaked at No. 12 on August 6th.
- June 10th, 1983 Modern Records release “The Wild Heart,” the second solo album by Stevie Nicks. Sessions from Autumn 1982 through the Spring of 1983 were recorded at six different studios in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City and Hollywood with Jimmy Iovine, Gordon Perry and Tom Petty co-producing. “The Wild Heart” features guest appearances by Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Prince, Toto’s Steve Lukathe, Roy Bittan, Waddy Wachtell, Mike Campbelll, Don Felder, Howie Epstein and Benmont Tench. The album featured three hit singles “Stand Back,” “If Anyone Falls” and “Nightbird.” The album peaked at No. 5 on July 23rd. Nicks performed a fifty-two-date tour to promote the LP beginning May 30ththat ran through November 24th.
- June 10th, 1985 Sire Records release “Little Creatures,” the sixth album by Talking Heads. The record was recorded from October 1984 through March 1985 at Sigma Sound in New York City with the band self-producing. The LP featured the hit single “And She Was” and peaked at No. 20 on July 27th.
- June 10th, 1985 IRS Records release “Fables Of The Reconstruction,” the third studio album by R.E.M. The album was produced by Joe Boyd at Livingston Studios in London, recording outside of the US, for the first time. The album peaked at No. 28 on August 3rd.
- June 10th, 2002 David Bowie’s ISO Records label release “Heathen” by David Bowie. The record was co-produced by Bowie, Tony Visconti, Mark Plati, Gary Miller and Brian Rawling at Allair Studios in Shokan, New York, looking Glass Studio in New York City and Sub Urban in London, England. Visconti, David Torn, Carlos Alomar, Tony Levin, Jordan Rudess, Pete Townshend, Dave Grohl and others played sessions for the LP. “Heathen” peaked at No. 14 on June 29th.
Miscellaneous June
- June 1948 Recorded in April, Aristocrat Records release “I Can’t Be Satisfied” backed with “I Feel Like Going Home” by Muddy Waters on 78 rpm record. Both songs were written by Muddy Waters, who most likely reworked the song from earlier standards with slide guitar work in the style of Robert Johnson.
- June 1960 Warwick Records release “Shy” backed with “Just A Boy” by Jerry Landis on 45. Landis was one of a few different stage names used by Paul Simon early in his music career. Both songs were written by Simon as Jerry Landis and produced by Morty Croft.
- June 1961 Emmy Records release “Sixteen Tons” backed with “Breaktime” by The Masters on 45. Produced by Gary Price at PAL Studios in Cucamonga, California, the A-side was a cover version of the Merle Travis song. The B-side was co-written by Ronnie Williams, Paul Buff and Frank Zappa and features Zappa on guitar, Williams on drums and bass and Buff on piano.
- June 1963 “Mr. Clean” backed with “Jessie Lee” by Mr. Clean is recorded at PAL Studios in Cucamonga, California. The tracks were issued on 45 on Original Sound Records later that month. Both songs were written by Frank Zappa, who actually was Mr. Clean. Zappa plays guitar, drums and backing vocals on Mr. Clean” and plays guitar, drums and percussion on the B-side. Paul Buff played bass guitar on the songs and electric piano on the A-side.
- June 1963 Vigah! Records release “Hey Nelda” backed with “Surf Along” by Ned and Nelda on 45. The A-side was a parody of “Hey Paula” by Paul and Paula. Both songs were co-written by Frank Zappa and Ray Collins. Collins sang co- lead vocals with Zappa, who plays guitar and drums with Paul Buff on piano, organ and bass. The song was recorded in May at PAL Recording Studio in Cucamonga, California.
- June 1964 Snap Records out of Niles, Michigan release “Pretty Little Redbird” backed with “Penny Wishing Well” by The Shondells.
- The A-side was written by producer J.D. Deafenbaugh. “Pretty Wishing Well” was written by Tommy (James) Jackson.
- June 1965 RIC Records release “Boss Barracuda” by The Catalinas on 45. Written and produced by Bobby Darin, the studio band included Bruce Johnston, Hal Blaine, and other members of The Wrecking Crew.
- June 1965 Elektra Records release “Bleeker and McDougal,” the first album by folk-rock pioneer Fred Neil. Produced by Gordon Anderson and engineered by Paul Rothchild, Felix Pappalardi and John Sebastian both played sessions for the LP.
- June 1966 Penthouse Records release “Reconsider Baby” by Bobby Jamerson on 45. Written by Jameson, the recording session was produced and arranged by Frank Zappa, although the label credited Norm Ratner with producing the disc. Jameson wrote the song as a response to Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A Woman.”
- June 1967 Buddah Records release “Safe As Milk,” the debut album by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. The LP was co-produced by Richard Perry and Bob Krasnow at RCA Studios in Los Angeles in the Spring of 1967.
- June 1971 Atlantic Records release “Album II” by Loudon Wainwright III. The record was recorded at Intermedia Sounds in Boston, Massachusetts with Wainwright and Milton Kramer co-producing. Kate McGarrigle sings on the song “Old Paint.”
- June 1972 Reprise Records release “Henry The Human Fly,” the first solo album by Fairport Convention guitarist Richard Thompson. Co-produced by Thompson and John Wood at Sound Techniques Studio in London, Fairport band mates Sandy Denny and Ashley Hutchins both make guest appearances on the LP.
- June 1974 Island Records release LP “In Search Of Eddie Riff” by Roxy Music saxophone player Andy MacKay. The record was produced by Andy MacKay at Island Studios in London in January 1974. Playing on the LP were Eddie Jobson, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson from Roxy Music, Deep Purple’s Roger Glover and others.
- June 1976 Private Stock Records release “X Offender” backed with “In The Sun,” the first single by Blondie. The A-side was co-written by singer Debbie Harry and Bassist Gary Valentine. In The Sun” was written by guitarist Chris Stein. The record was co-produced by Craig Leon and Richard Gottehrer, “X Offender” was a different take from the one issued on the band’s debut LP.
- June 1977 German electronic music duo Cluster, Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius record sessions with Brian Eno at Conny Plank’s Studios in Cologne, Germany. Joined on the sessions by bassist Holger Czukay from the band Can and Asmus Tietchens on synthesizer, Sky Records released an LP from the recordings, the ambient “Cluster and Eno” album later in 1977.
- June 1979 Virgin Records release “Force Majeure,” the ninth LP by Tangerine Dream. Produced by Edgar Froese and Chris Frank at Hansa Studios in Berlin in August and September 1978, the album reached No. 26 on the British charts.
- June 1979 “Capricorn Records release “Can’t Take It With You” by The Allman Brothers Band on 45. The song was co-written by Dickie Betts and Don Johnson. Produced by Tom Dowd, the record peaked at No. 105 in July.
- June 1981 A&M Records in the US release “One Step Ahead” by Split Enz on 45. The song was written by Neil Finn, produced from the LP “Waiata” by David Tickle.
- June 1982 Warner Brothers Records release the title track from The B-52’s “Mesopotamia” EP as a 45. The song was co-written by band members Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson, Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson. “Mesopotamia” was produced by David Byrne form Talking Heads.
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