February 12, 1970 –The BBC program Top of the Pops aired a performance clip of John Lennon’s single Instant Karma! on this date, which was taped just the day before. John Lennon wrote and recorded this song in one day, which was either January 26 or 27, 1970, depending on the source. It was unusualContinue reading “Instant Karma got us for the first time”
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Let’s Stay Together topped the charts
February 12, 1972 –The Rev. Al Green’s song, Let’s Stay Together, hit no. 1 on this date. You do not have to place your hands upon the screen when listening to the good reverend; just hearing his voice will send the healing power directly to your nether regions.
Journey Into Fear premiered
February 12, 1943 –Much of the cast of Citizen Kane/ The Magnificent Ambersons was reunited for the Action/ Thriller, Journey Into Fear, directed by Norman Foster and starring Joseph Cotten, Dolores del Rio, Ruth Warrick, Agnes Moorehead, and Orson Welles, opened in NYC on this date. When production on Journey Into Fear began, co-stars OrsonContinue reading “Journey Into Fear premiered”
The first radio broadcast of Superman
On this day in 1940, Superman appeared on a radio station (a Mutual Radio station WOR in New York City) for the first time, the first time in a non-print medium. It was the debut of the radio show called The Adventures of Superman and the episode was called The Baby From Krypton. We don’tContinue reading “The first radio broadcast of Superman”
You made it – I knew you could
Today is the Yuan Xiao festival, also called Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival is the first full moon night of the new Lunar year calendar. This is the 15th day of the Lunar Festival; it marks the end of the New Year celebrations, marking the return of spring and symbolizing the reunion of family. ThereContinue reading “You made it – I knew you could”
The best song to hear while in the supermarket
February 11, 1987 –Morrissey’s favorite Smiths’ song went to No.1 in the UK indie charts with Shoplifters Of The World Unite, on this date. In 1997, Morrissey told KROQ that this song was penned during what he believes to be The Smiths’ finest period: “Very, very witty single and a great moment for The SmithsContinue reading “The best song to hear while in the supermarket”
Tomorrow is Lantern’s Day
It marks the end of the Lunar New Year holiday. The day before the Lantern Festival, the Lantern Display stages are built in the open square in the front of temples. People bring their decorated lanterns to the display stage for the competition. Some lanterns might take more than a month to completely decorate. PeopleContinue reading “Tomorrow is Lantern’s Day”
Come gather ’round people wherever you roam
February 10, 1964 –Bob Dylan released his third studio album The Times They Are a-Changin, on this date. The album is seen as a protest album featuring songs about issues such as racism, poverty, and social change. The title track was one of Dylan’s most famous capturing the spirit of social and political upheaval thatContinue reading “Come gather ’round people wherever you roam”
First prototype of Tom
February 10, 1940 – Puss Gets the Boot, the cartoon short is released by MGM on this date. It’s the first appearance of Tom and Jerry. Yeah, yeah, I know that the cat is called Jasper in this cartoon. But dammit, it’s Tom, none the less.
Scary, boys and girls, very scary
February 10, 1976 –Sesame Street episode #847 featured Margaret Hamilton reprising her role as the Wicked Witch of the West from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, aired on this date. It scared children so badly that the episode has never been re-aired. So Bunkies, ask your folks before you watch the video.
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