June 6, 1999 –Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen), on this date. Actor Lee Perry read the narrative. The backing is the choral version of ‘Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)’, a 1991 song by Rozalla, used in the film William Shakespeare’s Romeo +Continue reading “(Attention Class of 2022)”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was released
June 6, 1972 –David Bowie released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars on this date. Iggy Pop (note the name: zIGGY), Lou Reed, Marc Bolan, Gene Vincent and Jimi Hendrix (“He played it left hand, but made it too far” – Hendrix was left-handed), were all likely influences onContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was released”
It’ll go down, but if you play it right, it always comes back
Today is also National Yo-Yo Day, falling on what is believed to have been Donald Duncan Sr.’s birthday (even the Duncan Company wasn’t too sure if June 6 is the right date). I’m sure you have one. Go into the desk drawer, dig around and pull your old yo-yo out – I’ll give you aContinue reading “It’ll go down, but if you play it right, it always comes back”
Farrah Fawcett’s strange TV appearance
June 6, 1997 –Farrah Fawcett made a bizarre appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman. She went on long tirades and story-telling sprees that made little to no sense and was distracted by blinking lights in the studio. (It should be noted that Dave was unusually kind to her throughout the interview.)
The people that you meet during your day
June 5, 1975 –… Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and shine!… During the Wish You Were Here recording sessions on this date, Syd Barrett just happens to wander into Abbey Road studio while Pink Floyd were mixing Shine On You Crazy Diamond, a song written about Barrett. At first, none of Syd’sContinue reading “The people that you meet during your day”
Liza Jane/Louie Louie Go Home was released
June 5, 1964 –David Bowie’s first ever release was Liza Jane/Louie Louie Go Home on this date, under the name of Davie Jones with The King-Bees. Despite promoting the single on the television shows Juke Box Jury, Ready Steady Go! and The Beat Room, and receiving good radio coverage, the single sold poorly and theContinue reading “Liza Jane/Louie Louie Go Home was released”
Elvis preformed Hound Dog
June 5, 1956 –Elvis Presley appeared on Milton Berle’s TV show on this date. His undulating hip movements during the song Hound Dog cause quite a national controversy. (Once again kids – place one hand upon the screen and the other upon your ‘afflicted‘ region. Feel the healing powers of St. Elvis emanate throughout yourContinue reading “Elvis preformed Hound Dog”
Yes, this is really celebrated today
Maybe you have something else to do today. Perhaps you should go do it. Today is Dead Duck Day, an annual event celebrated at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It’s the anniversary of the first known observation of homosexual necrophilia in the mallard duck. Now that you know, you may go aboutContinue reading “Yes, this is really celebrated today”
The June Fourth Incident
June 4, 1989 –Today is the 33rd anniversary of what became known as the “June Fourth Incident” in China. Tiananmen Square protests were ended in the typical manner of a totalitarian regime – with the People’s Liberation Army soldiers and tanks, massacring the people they are supposed to serve. Amnesty International estimated anywhere from 1,000Continue reading “The June Fourth Incident”
Born in the USA was released
June 4, 1984 –Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA on this date. This is one of the most misinterpreted songs ever. Most people thought it was a patriotic song about American pride, when it actually cast a shameful eye on how America treated its Vietnam veterans. Springsteen considers it one of his best songs,Continue reading “Born in the USA was released”
