December 5, 1969 –Apple Records released the single Come and Get It” by the band Badfinger, in the UK, on this date. The track was written and produced by Paul McCartney for the dark comedy film The Magic Christian starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr Paul McCartney recorded the demo of this song prior toContinue reading “Would you walk away from a fool and his money”
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Stuck inside these four walls
December 5, 1973 –Paul McCarthy and Wings released their third studio album Band on the Run in the US on this date. Shortly after the Band On The Run album was released, Paul McCartney was asked if the album was a reference to Wings escaping from The Beatles, he replied: “Sort of – yeah. IContinue reading “Stuck inside these four walls”
This happened once before …
December 4, 1964 –EMI’s Parlophone label released The Beatles fourth album, Beatles For Sale, in the UK on this date. The album marked a significant moment in the band’s evolution, both musically and creatively. The album reflected a more mature, introspective side of the band, with lyrics exploring themes of love, loneliness, and disillusionment, whichContinue reading “This happened once before …”
It’s a family affair
December 4, 1971 –The Sly and the Family Stone song, Family Affair, reached no. 1 on the Billboard charts on this date. Sly & the Family Stone was indeed a family affair, with Sly Stone’s younger siblings, brother Freddie and sister Rosie, all part of the band. The rest of the group, including bass playerContinue reading “It’s a family affair”
Porky’s Hero Agency debuted
December 4, 1937 – Another great early Bob Clampett/ Chuck Jones (rarely seen) B & W Looney Tunes, Porky’s Hero Agency, premiered on this date. The line of people turned to stone include many of the Looney Tunes/ Merry Melodies animators including Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown debuted
December 4, 1969 – The first feature film based on the Peanuts cartoon strip, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, directed by Bill Melendez and voiced by Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, and Andy Pforsich, opened on this date. The memorable “Aaaugh!” scream from Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown originated from this film. (Oddly enough,Continue reading “A Boy Named Charlie Brown debuted”
The Black Swan premiered (no, not that one)
December 4, 1942 – The swashbuckler, The Black Swan, directed by Henry King and, starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O’Hara, Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders, Anthony Quinn, and George Zucco opened in the US on this date. To help out the war effort, the actors tried hard to keep the number of takes low so as toContinue reading “The Black Swan premiered (no, not that one)”
A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
Today is National Cookie Day – Not to take anything away from celebrating National Sock Day, if that’s your thing.
Baby you can drive my car
December 3, 1965 -bum by The Beatles was released on this date. With the 14 new songs, the British band expanded their sound using a wide range of instruments. Influences included soul music and the new folk-rock of Bob Dylan. George Harrison’s use of a sitar on Norwegian Wood sparked a craze for the IndianContinue reading “Baby you can drive my car”
There is nothing worse than a leaky rubber pig.
December 3, 1976 –During a shoot for the cover of Pink Floyd’s the Animals album, one of the props, an inflatable pig broke free due to a strong gust of wind (gaining a lot of press coverage). The pig, named Algie, floated above Battersea Power Station, then disappeared from sight within five minutes, and wasContinue reading “There is nothing worse than a leaky rubber pig.”
The Haus of Dcaligari 