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Today In R&R History July 16th
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Rock and Roll Birthdays
July 16th
- July 16th Birthday, Singer Desmond Dekker, born Desmond Dacres in St. Andrews Parish, Jamaica, in 1941. He passed away on May 25th, 2006 at the age of 64.
- July 16th Birthday, Singer, songwriter, actor and politician Ruben Blades, born Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna in 1948 in Panama City, Panama.
- July 16th Birthday, The Police and Curved Air drummer Stewart Copeland, born in 1952 in Alexandria, Egypt.
- July 16th Birthday, Live guitarist Ed Kowalczyk, born in York, Pennsylvania in 1971.
Today In Rock and Roll History
July 16th
- July 16th, 1959 The Coasters record the Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller song “Poison Ivy” at Atlantic Studios in New York City. The song became their third Top Ten hit of the year, following “Charlie Brown” and “Along Came Jones.” “Poison Ivy” peaked at No. 7 on October 17th.
- July 16th, 1960 “Ally-Oop” by the fictitious band The Hollywood Argyles is the No. 1 record in the US.
- July 16th, 1963 The Beatles record a BBC Radio session at The BBC Paris Studio, Regent Street, London, England for three Light Programme show segments of Pop Goes The Beatles in one day with producer Terry Henebery and host Rodney Burke. The first segment, the eighth in the Pop Goes The Beatlesseries, was recorded 3–5:30pm with guests The Swinging Blue Jeans and was broadcast on August 6th. The second segment, the ninth in the Pop Goes The Beatles series, was recorded from 6-8:30pm with guests The Hollies and broadcast on August 13th. The third segment, the tenth in the Pop Goes The Beatles series, was recorded from 8:45-10:30pm with guests Ron Sainty and The Nu-Tones and broadcast on August 20th. Songs recorded for the Pop Goes The Beatles show #8 session were “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)” co-written by Joe Thomas and Howard Biggs, “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” written by Buddy Holly, “Kansas City” / Hey Hey Hey Hey” co-written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Richard Penniman, “To Know Her Is To Love Her” written by Phil Spector, “The Honeymoon Song” written by Mikis Theodorakis, with an English translation by William Sansom) and “Twist And Shout” co-written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns. Songs recorded for the Pop Goes The Beatles show #9 session were “Long Tall Sally” co-written by Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson and Richard Penniman, “Please Please Me” co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “She Loves You” co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “You Really Got A Hold On Me” written by Smokey Robinson Jr., “I’ll Get You”co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and “I Got A Woman” co-written by Ray Charles and Renald Richard. Songs recorded for the Pop Goes The Beatles show #10 session were “She Loves You” co-written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “Words Of Love” written by Buddy Holly, “Glad All Over” co-written by Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper and Aaron Schroeder, “I Just Don’t Understand” co-written by Marijohn Wilken and Kent Westberry, “Devil In Her Heart” written by Richard Brian Drapkin and “Slow Down” written by Larry Williams. Although The Beatles performed “She Loves You” in both the 9th show and the 10thshow, the over-air broadcast of the 10th show repeated the performance from the 9th show.
- July 16th, 1965 Motown Records release The Supremes’ “Nothing But Heartaches” on 45. Recorded at Hitsville, USA Studio A during two sessions, May 13th and 17thwith producers Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland. Co-written by the pair with Eddie Holland, the song peaked at No. 11 on September 4th but broke The Supremes’ five consecutive No. 1’s streak. Backing Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson were Motown house band The Funk Brothers and baritone saxophonist Mike Terry.
- July 16th, 1965 Herman’s Hermits record the Graham Gouldman song “Listen People” at De Lane Lea Studios in London with producer Mickie Most. The song is based on the traditional hymn “Jesus Let Us Come To Know You.” Released in the US on February 12th, 1966. In Britain the song was issued as the B-side of “You Won’t Be Leaving” on March 11th. The song would hit No. 3 stateside on March 12th, 1966 and No. 1 in Canada.
- July 16th, 1966 Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker announced they were forming a band called Cream.
- July 16th, 1966 Tommy James And The Shondells started a two-week run at No. 1 on the charts with “Hanky Panky.”
- July 16th, 1968 Gordy Records release “Please Return Your Love To Me” by The Temptations on 45. The song was produced by Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote the song with Barbara Neely and Barrett Strong. With instrumentation by The Funk Brothers and lead vocals by Eddie Kendricks, it was the last Tempts’ single released with David Ruffin in the group, singing in the backing chorus of the track. The singles’ B-side, “How Can I Forget,” was a non-LP cut that Marvin Gaye rerecorded and released as a 45 a year later. The Temptations’ “Please Return Your Love To Me” peaked at No. 26 on August 31st.
- July 16th, 1969 A Gold Record is awarded for the Beatles single “The Ballad Of John and Yoko.” On the same day, The Beatles worked on two new George Harrison songs, “Here Comes The Sun” and “Something” during recording sessions at Abbey Road studios.
- July 16th, 1970 Motown Records release Diana Ross version of the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell song “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Co-written and produced by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the track was arranged by Paul Rizer. The sessions for the song stretched over three days March 13th, 14th and 18that Hitsville USA (Studio A), Detroit, Michigan. The song hit No. 1 on September 18th, becoming Diana Ross first No. 1 as a solo artist.
- July 16th, 1971 Vertigo Records release “Acquiring The Taste,” the second studio album by Gentle Giant. Produced by Tony Visconti at Air Studios and Advision Studios in London, the record began the experimentation that would characterize the band’s studio work going forward. It was the last group album to feature the band’s original drummer Martin Smith.
- July 16th, 1973 Elton John releases “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting.” The song was co-written by Elton with Bernie Taupin for the “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” LP. Recorded in May 1973 with producer Gus Dudgeon, it was the only song recorded during Elton and the band’s time in Jamaica, where they had initially planned to record the album. Plans were abandoned due to the poor quality of the recording equipment. The record went to No. 7 in Britain and No. 12 in the US, on September 15th.
- July 16th, 1973 The soundtrack to Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid, featuring songs written by Bob Dylan, is released. Dylan also appeared in the movie. The LP peaked at No. 16 on October 27th.
- July 16th, 1974 The Country Hams record “Walking In The Park With Eloise” at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The Country Hams is a pseudonym for Paul McCartney and Wings, augmented in the studio with Chet Atkins on guitar and pianist Floyd Cramer. The song was written by McCartney’s father Jim circa the 1920’s and ‘30’s. EMI Records in Britain released the track as a single backed with “Bridge Over The River Suite” on 45 on October 18th. In America, the record came out on December 2nd.
- July 16th, 1976 Loggins and Messina went their separate ways. Kenny Loggins resumed the solo career he almost started when he met Jim Messina. The duo would reunite to tour again twenty-nine years later.
- July 16th, 1977 “Christine Sixteen” by Kiss enters the singles charts on Casablanca Records. Written by Gene Simmons and co-produced by Kiss and Eddie Kramer, the record peaked at No. 25 on September 3rd.
- July 16th, 1982 Asylum Records release “The Envoy” by Warren Zevon. Co-produced by Zevon, Greg Ladanyi and Waddy Wachtell, the album sessions featured a large cast of players, including Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Jeff Porcaro, Don Henley, Lindsey Buckingham, Jim Horn, Steve Lukather, Danny Kortchmar, J,D. Souther, Rick Marotta, Graham Nash and Russ Kunkel. The album peaked at No. 93 on September 18th.
- July 16th, 1983 “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler enters the singles charts following a May release on Columbia Records. Written and produced by Jim Steinman, the single peaked at No. 1 on October 1st.
- July 16th, 1991 Columbia Records release “The Globe” by Big Audio Dynamite II. Co-produced by Mick Jones andre Shapps and Oliver Maxwell, it was the sixth album by Big Audio Dynamite and the second with the alternate name. The record peaked at No. 76 on November 2nd.
- July 16th, 2002 Columbia Legacy Records release “Live from New York City, 1967.” Recorded at Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City, on January 22nd, 1967 prior to the duo’s work on the soundtrack to The Graduate, co-produced by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Roy Halee and Bob Irwin. The record peaked at No. 165 on August 3rd.
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.
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