What Happened on November 18th

Well, in the music world, several things happened on November 18th, including some birthdays.
Singer Kim Wilde was born in 1960.

And two years later, Metallica's Kirk Hammett joined the world. Do you think he was born with that teeny tiny mustache?

Also, on this day in 1993, Nirvana recorded their famous MTV Unplugged session at Sony Studios in New York. I did like Nirvana at the time, but this was long before I realized that Dave Grohl was cool.

Sad Patrol

Once upon a time, I thought that the song "Sad But True" by Metallica was actually called "Sad Patrol." And even now that I know better, that's still what I hear.

I googled "Sad Patrol" today and came to realize that I am not the only person that has thought that. So there.

Also, different song, but this made me laugh.

That's all.

Check Out Divinion

Just a quick note on a band that you should really check out if you haven't yet. And, oh yeah, my boyfriend happens to be in it! My opinion will probably seem biased due to that connection, so I will just let you check them out for yourselves!

You can see them next on October 24, so get in your car and head to this show!

And be sure to check out their music video, Insane Gesture:




Go like them on Facebook to find out what else is coming up!

And as always, remember to check out my other page Elusive Red Tiger!

I Wanna Be Like You

For some unknown reason, I had the song Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book stuck in my head this morning.

It made me think about my favorite song from the movie- I Wanna Be Like You, so I did a little research on it.

The song was written by Louis Prima and written by Robert and Richard Sherman and released in 1967.

It has actually been covered many times throughout the years by artists such as Los Lobos, Phish, Bid Bad Voodoo Daddy and Robbie Williams.

It was also featured in a 2009 British anti-smoking public information film.

Enjoy!

Don't Worry, Be Happy

On this day in 1988, Bobby McFerrin's Don't Worry Be Happy was the #1 song. I thought you might want to celebrate by reminiscing with the ridiculous video.

This Day in Music

Here are some of the fun things that have happened in the music world on October 3rd.

First off, Happy Birthday to Eddie Cochran, Chubby Checker, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Lee, and Gwen Stefani!

On this day in 1945, 10-year old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show. He took second in the talent competition.

On this day in 1978, Aerosmith bailed 30 fans out of jail who had been arrested for smoking pot during a concert in Indiana. How nice.

Apparently in 1997 a court battle began on this day between Garth Brooks and Warren G over the trademark of the letter "G." I wasn't aware you could copyright a letter of the alphabet.

And of course some not so fun things happened on October 3rd as well.

In 1967, folk singer Woody Guthrie passed away. Benjamin Orr of the Cars died at age 53 in 2000 as well.

Just some facts for you folks!

National One-Hit Wonder Day

September 25th is National One-Hit Wonder Day! Bet you didn't know that.

What is your favorite one-hit wonder? I am going to post some below, but let me know if your favorite didn't make this list!
And don't be offended if you think someone here is more than a one-hit wonder. I just pulled some of my faves from a list!

• Edison Lighthouse- Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
• The Divinyls- I Touch Myself
• Norman Greenbaum- Spirit in the Sky
• Autograph- Turn Up the Radio
• Mungo Jerry- In the Summertime
• Devo- Whip It
• Biz Markie- Just a Friend
• Dee-Lite- Groove is in the Heart
• Green Jelly- Three Little Pigs
• Dexy's Midnight Runners- Come on Eileen
• Bow Wow Wow- I Want Candy
• Shocking Blue- Venus
• Soft Cell- Tainted Love
• Sinead O'Connor- Nothing Compares to 2U
• Deep Blue Something- Breakfast at Tiffany's 
• Blue Swede- Hooked on a Feeling
• 4 Non Blondes- What's Up
• Toni Basil- Mickey
• Chumbawamba- Tubthumping
• Rednex- Cotton-Eyed Joe
• Jack Wagner- All I Need

I know there are TONS that I missed, so throw them out there!