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Rock and Roll Birthdays
November 9th
- November 9th Birthday, Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary, born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1936. Travers passed away September 16th, 2009 at the age of 72.
- November 9th Birthday, Dan Hicks from Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks, born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1941.
- November 9th Birthday, REO Speedwagon drummer Alan Gratzer, born in 1948.
- November 9th Birthday, Guitarist, vocalist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Fogerty, born in 1941 in Berkeley, California. Fogerty passed away September 6th, 1990, aged 48.
- November 9th Birthday, Phil May vocalist for The Pretty Things, born Philip Dennis Arthur Wadey in Kent, England in 1944. May died on May 15th, 2020 at the age of 75.
- November 9th Birthday, Guitarist, pianist, songwriter and record producer Neil Innes of The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, The Rutles and Monty Python, born in Danbury, Essex, England in 1944. Innes passed away on December 29th, 2019 at the age of 75.
- November 9th Birthday, Blue Oyster Cult bassist Joe Bouchard, born in Watertown, New York in 1948.
- November 9th Birthday, Tommy Caldwell of The Marshall Tucker Band, born in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1949. He died from injuries suffered in a Jeep crash on April 28th, 1980 at the age of 30 near his hometown.
- November 9th Birthday, The Osmond Brothers singer and solo artist Donny Osmond born in Ogden, Utah in 1957.
- November 9th Birthday, Rhythm and Blues singer and guitarist Susan Tedeschi born in 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Today In Rock and Roll History
November 9th
- November 9th, 1955 The Everly Brothers made their first studio recordings, cutting four tracks in twenty-two minutes at Nashville’s Old Tulane Hotel Studios.
- November 9th, 1962 The Miracles release “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” on Tamla Records. Written by Smokey Robinson, the track was recorded at Hitsville USA (Studio A) in Detroit on October 16th, the first studio session produced by Smokey Robinson. Marv Tarplin and Eddie Willis both played guitar on the track. The record peaked at No. 8 on February 9th.
- November 9th, 1963 “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen enters the singles charts following a June release on Jerden Records. The song was written by Richard Berry. The studio session was co-produced by Ken Chase and Jerry Dennon. Some US radio stations banned the record from their airwaves because its indecipherable lyrics were rumored to contain some naughty words. The record peaked at No. 2 on December 14th.
- November 9th, 1964 Capitol Records release “The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album.” There were two sets of sessions put together with Brian Wilson producing at Capitol and Western Studios in Hollywood to form the LP. The first was on October 20th, 1963 and the following year from June 18th through the 30th, after the group completed the “Endless Summer” album. The LP peaked at No. 66 on January 7th, 2023.
- November 9th, 1967 The first issue of Rolling Stone magazine is published. John Lennon is pictured as “Sergeant Gripweed” on the cover, photographed on the set of the movie How I Won The War.
- November 9th, 1968 Ode Records release “I Got A Line On You” by Spirit on 45. Produced by Lou Adler and written by group guitarist Randy California, the track was recorded during sessions for the second Spirit album “The Family That Plays Together” from March through September 1968. “I Got A Line On You” entered the charts in January and peaked at No. 25 on March 15th.
- November 9th, 1968 “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival enters the singles charts following an October release on 45 by Fantasy Records. The CCR cover of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins song was produced by Saul Zaentz and peaked at No. 58 on December 28th.
- November 9th, 1970 Apple Records release “Encouraging Words” by Billy Preston. The album was co-produced by Billy Preston and George Harrison and featured guest artists that included Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Delaney Bramlett. The LP peaked at No. 50 on the R&B album charts.
- November 9th, 1970 Atco Records release the only studio album by Derek and The Dominoes, “Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs.” Recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, co-produced by the group and Tom Dowd from August through October. Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman played on the sessions following a charity gig the Allmans did in Miami on August 28th. The majority of the original songs performed on the LP were collaborations between Bobby Whitlock and Eric Clapton. The album peaked at No. 16 on December 19th.
- November 9th, 1970 Apple Records release the “No Dice” album by Badfinger. “No Dice” was the band’s first with guitarist Joey Molland, who replaced guitarist Ron Griffiths. With Molland on guitar, Tom Evans switched from rhythm guitar to bass. The LP featured the hit “No Matter What” and the original version of Badfinger’s “Without You.” Sessions for the LP were co-produced by Geoff Emerick and Mal Evans at EMI and Trident Studios in London. The record reached No. 28 on December 19th.
- November 9th, 1971 Atlantic Records release “Quiet Fire” by Roberta Flack. The album peaked at No. 18 on January 8th, 1972.
- November 9th, 1973 A&M Records release “The Singles 1969-1973” by The Carpenters. The album peaked at No. 1 on January 25th, 1974.
- November 9th, 1973 Billy Joel releases what would be his breakthrough album, “Piano Man.” Recorded at Devonshire Sound Studios, Los Angeles with producer Michael Stewart, the title song was released as a single and become a Top Twenty-Five hit early in 1974. The LP peaked at No. 27 on March 30th, 1974.
- November 9th, 1973 Columbia Records release “Welcome,” the fifth studio LP by Santana. The band included new members Tom Coster, Richard Kermode and Leon Thomas. Guest musicians included John McLaughlin, Flora Purim and John Coltrane’s widow Alice on piano. “Welcome” reached No. 25 on December 29th.
- November 9th, 1973 A&M Records release “Loud And Proud” the fourth album by Scottish band Nazareth. The LP was produced by Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover. The record peaked at No. 150 on April 20th.
- November 9th, 1973 “Back Street Crawler,” the debut solo album by former Free guitarist Paul Kossoff is released. Self-produced with Bob Potter, Richard “Diga” Digby Smith and Jean Roussel at Island Studios in Notting Hill, London, the record featured guest performances with his Free band mates, John Martyn, Alan White, Trevor Burton and others.
- November 9th, 1973 Columbia Records release “American Tune” by Paul Simon on 45. Simon wrote and produced the track. The melody is based on the hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.” The track was recorded at Morgan Studios in London during the “There Goes Rhymin’ Simon” LP sessions. The record peaked at No. 35 on January 12th, 1974.
- November 9th, 1974 Epic Records release “Lost In A Dream,” the fourth studio album by REO Speedwagon. Produced by Bill Halverson at Wally Heider Studios in Los Angeles and The Record Plant in Sausalito, Sly Stone played bass, piano and guitar on the song “You Can Fly.” The LP peaked at No. 98 on January 11th, 1975.
- November 9th, 1976 Frank Zappa And The Mothers of Invention earn a Gold Record for their 1973 album, “Over-Nite Sensation.”
- November 9th, 1976 Shelter Records release the self-titled album debut by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The record featured two early Petty radio hits, “Breakdown” and “American Girl.” The LP reached No. 55 on March 4th, 1978, but was a bigger hit in England, reaching No. 24.
- November 9th, 1979 RCA Records in Britain release “Shakin’ All Over” backed with “Wake Up Davis (Sings The Oil Man Boogie)” by Alex Harvey- The New Band. It was Harvey’s first release following the breakup of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band in 1977. The A-side was a cover version of the Johnny Kidd and The Pirates song. The B-side was an Alex Harvey original. The record was co-produced by Danny Beckerman and Matthew Cang.
- November 9th, 1979 Real Records in Britain release “Brass In Pocket” by The Pretenders on 45. The song, co-written by Chrissie Hynde and Pretenders guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, was a No. 1 single in England. Out the following February in the US, the record peaked at No. 14 on May 31st.
- November 9th, 1981 Elektra Records release “Shake It Up by The Cars on 45. Written by Ric Ocasek, the track also served as the title track of The Cars’ Roy Thomas Baker produced fourth studio LP.
- November 9th, 1985 Geffen Records release “Dog Eat Dog,” the twelfth studio album by Joni Mitchell. Recorded at A&M Studios in Hollywood with Mitchell, Larry Klein, Thomas Dolby and Mike Shipley all involved in the LP’s production. Session musicians on the record include Thomas Dolby, Steve Lukather, Wayne Shorter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael McDonald, Don Henley and James Taylor. The album peaked at No. 63 on December 14th.
- November 9th, 1985 Atlantic Records release the self-titled first album by Mike + The Mechanics. The group included Mike Rutherford from Genesis, Paul Young from Sad Cafe and Paul Carrack. The LP featured the hits “Silent Running” and “All I Need Is A Miracle.” The record peaked at No. 26 on March 15th, 1986.
- November 9th, 1985 “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend enters the singles charts. The song was written by Pete Townshend. The track was produced by Chris Thomas, issued as a 45 from the “Deep End Live!” album. The record peaked at No. 26 on January 18th, 1986.
Miscellaneous November
- November 1952 King Records release “Big Ten-Inch (Record)” by Bull Moose Jackson on 78 rpm disc. Ther song was written by Fred Weismantel. Jackson was backed on the session by Tiny Bradshaw’s Orchestra. Aerosmith covered the song on their 1975 LP “Toys In The Attic.”
- November 1954 Atlantic Records release “Tweedlee Dee” by LaVern Baker and The Gliders as both a 45 and 78 rpm single. The song was written by Winfield Scott, also known as Robie Kirk, a member of the vocal group The Cues. The track was taped at Atlantic Studios in New York City. The record was Baker’s first hit, peaking at No. 1 on the national R&B charts, No. 14 on the Pop charts.
- November 1957 Liberty Records release “Twenty Flight Rock” by Eddie Cochran on 45. Originally performed by Cochran in the comedy film The Girl Can’t Help It in July 1956 at Gold Star Studios, with Connie Smith on the bull fiddle and Jerry Capehart thumping a soup carton. Co-written by Eddie Cochran and Ned Fairchild, Cochran re-recorded the song sometime between May to August 1957 with producer Simon Jackson. This later version was the one Liberty chose to release.
- November 1958 Capitol Records release “Record Date,” the third album by Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps.
- November 1962 Amy Records release “Noise” backed with “Cards Of Love,” the second single credited to Tico, a pseudonym for Paul Simon. Both songs were written and produced by band member Paul Simon, credited to Jerry Landis.
- November 1964 Snap Records out of Niles, Michigan, release “Hanky-Panky” backed with “Thunderbolt,” the label’s second single by The Shondells. Both songs were produced by Larry Deafenbaugh. “Hanky-Panky” was credited on original pressings to Tommy (James) Jackson, later changed to the correct Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich credits. Red Fox Records briefly reissued the single early in 1966 until Morris Levy’s Roulette Records bought the rights to the record after significant radio airplay in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dropping the hyphen in the title and the band credit to Tommy Jasmes and The Shondells, Roulette took the single to No. 1 on July 16th, 1966.
- November 1964 Pickwick City Records release “The Ostrich” backed with “Sneaky Pete,” a one-off single by Lou Reed under the name The Primitives. The song was co-written by Jerry Pellegrino under the name Jerry Vance, Jimmie Sims, Lou Reed and Philiip Teitelbaum under the name Terry Philips. Future Velvet Underground bandmates Reed and John Cale play on the track. The record was pressed up to distribute to DJ’s but no stock copies for sale are known to exist.
- November 1966 ARA Records out of Texas release “If You Really Want Me To Stay” backed with “Good Time Trippin’,” the second single by The Warlocks. The band featured brothers Rocky and Dusty Hill. The band would change their name to American Blues when drummer Frank Beard joined. Beard and Dusty Hill would later join Billy Gibbons in ZZ Top.
- November 1968 Immediate Records release “Ars Longa Vita Brevis,” the second album by The Nice. Guitarist Davy O’List quit during the sessions for the album. The record was completed as a trio, keyboardist Keith Emerson, Bassist Lee Jackson and drummer Brian Davison.
- November 1968 Transatlantic Record release “Sweet Child,” the second album by British folk group Pentangle. The first disc in the set was recorded live, the second was a studio set. The album came out in America in February 1969.
- November 1969 CBS Records in Britain release the “Flat Baroque And Berserk” LP by Roy Harper. The album was recorded at Les Cousins folk club in London and at EMI Studios in London with producer Peter Jenner. The record peaked at No. 20 in Britain. The Nice back Harper on the song “Hell’s Angels.”
- November 1969 Immediate Records in England release the second studio album by Humble Pie “Town And Country.” Recorded at Olympic Studios in London with producer Andy Johns, all four members of the band, Peter Frampton, Steve Marriot, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley contributed solo compositions to the album.
- November 1972 United Artists Records release “Ege Bamyasi,” the third studio album by Can.
- November 1973 Reprise Records release “Time Fades Away” by Neil Young on 45. The song served as the title track of Young’s then-current LP. “Time Fades Away” was written by Neil Young, co-written by Young and Elliot Mazur.
- November 1973 Kiki Dee’s LP “Loving & Free” released on the Rocket Records label. Produced by Elton John and Clive Franks with Elton, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson, Dave Mattacks, Gerry Conway and others. Elton plays on “If It Rains,” “Lonnie and Josie,” “You Put Something Better Inside Me,” “Supercool,” “Rest My Head,” “Song For Adam” and “Sugar On The Floor.” The album was recorded at AIR and Nova Studios in London between April 28thand June 22nd, 1973. “Living & Free” was a No. 13 hit single in England. Later reissues of the record included the original B-side of the “Lonnie and Josie” on Rocket Records with Elton on piano.
- November 1973 Island Records in Britain release the “No Pussyfooting” LP by Fripp and Eno, Robert Fripp and Brian Eno. Co-composed and produced by the two, the record was recorded during session in September 1972 and August 1973 at Eno’s home studio in Mida Vale, London and Command Studios in Picadilly, London. The album marked the beginning of a series of released tape delay experiments Fripp would further develop and name Frippertronics.
- November 1974 Island Records in Britain release “Taking Tiger Mountain By Strategy” by Brian Eno. The LP was recorded at Island Studios in London in September with Eno producing. The sessions included guest Phil Manzanera, Robert Wyatt, Andy MacKay, Phil Collins and others.
- November 1975 Island Records in Britain release “Pour Down Like Silver” by Richard and Linda Thompson. Featuring Richard Thompson’s former Fairport Convention band mates on the session, “Pour Down Like Silver” was recorded during the summer at Sound Techniques Studios in London, with John Wood engineering.
- November 1975 Obscure Records release the “Discreet Music” LP by Brian Eno. The B side is credited on the sleeve as being performed by The Cockpit Ensemble conducted by Gavin Bryars, who also helped arrange the pieces. The album was released on the Obscure Records label, founded by Brian Eno with help from composers Gavin Bryars and Michael Nyman. The ten albums the label issued from 1975 through 1978 were experimental in nature and all were produced by Eno. “Discreet Music” was the label’s third release. Side one was recorded May 9th, 1975 at Eno’s home studio. Side two was recorded at Trident Studios in London on September 12th, 1975.
- November 1977 Mountain Records prepare a final single by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band “No Complaints Department” for release. Co-written by Alex Harvey and Jimmy Grimes, the record was pulled from being issued. Grimes had been a member of Harvey’s group Alex Harvey’s Big Soul Band in the 1960’s.
- November 1978 Warner Brothers Records release “Keep Your Hands On The Wheel (Said Marie To The Driver)” backed with “Giant Footsteps” by Roy Wood on 45. “Keep Your Hands On The Wheel (Said Marie To The Driver)” was from the LP On The Road Again,” produced and written by Wood and features Led zeppelin’s John Bonham on drums. Roy Wood, Annie Haslam and drummer Dave Donovan co-wrote the Non-LP B-side.
- November 1979 Chrysalis Records in Britain release “Union City Blue” by Blondie on 45. The song was co-written by Debby Harry and bassist Nigel Harrison. Harry based her lyrics on her experience acting in the film Union City. Produced by Mike Chapman from Blondie’s “Eat To The Beat” LP, the song went to No. 13 in the British singles charts.
- November 1982 Mushroom Records in Australia release “Enz Of An Era,” a compilation album by Split Enz to mark the band’s first ten years together. The record went to No. 1 in New Zealand.
- November 1983 Virgin Records in Britain release “Thanks For Christmas” by The Three Wise Men on 45. The band is actually XTC under a different name. Credited to Kaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, presumably XTC’s Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory. The song was co-produced by the band and David Lord at Crescent Studios in Bath, Somerset, England.
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