Content tagged 'Happy Anniversary'

Van Morrison's ASTRAL WEEKS turns 45 this month. Van took the classic album out on the road a few years back; here's some of it performed live at the Hollywood Bowl:

Nearly more than 4 decades ago, Led Zeppelin released their fourth album which went on to sell over 37 million copies. The album artwork featured a 19th century rustic oil painting that was purchased by Robert Plant from an antique shop in Reading, Berkshire, England. LED ZEPPELIN IV contains many of the band's most famous songs including "Black Dog," "Rock and Roll," "Going To California," and the band's signature track, "Stairway To Heaven."

On this day in 1970, Led Zeppelin released their third self titled album, peaking at #1 on both the US and UK album charts. The album is still generally praised and acknowledged as representing an important milestone in their history. Enjoy the album's revolutionary single, "Immigrant Song."

The Talking Heads released “Take Me To The River” 35 years ago. Enjoy this early '80s TV performance of that epochal Al Green cover...

Depending on where you find yourself reading this, it may very well feel like "Fall" outside. And I use those quotations for a reason, as, here, in Los Angeles where I sit typing, it was a balmy 75 degrees today. As a non LA native, who grew up accustomed to four distinct seasons, I still catch myself on days like today having to consciously think about what season, what month, we are presently in. And while I'm obviously not alone in this phenomena, it can still be jarring at times. I mention this as, despite 12 years living in southern California, I still think in terms of seasons. And for o

Anita Baker's GIVING YOU THE BEST THAT I GOT celebrates its 25th anniversary today. As the video to that album's title track shows, her best was mighty good...

Ray Charles' YES INDEED! was released 55 years ago this month. Among the classic sides included on the album are “Get On The Right Track Baby” and “Swanee River Rock.”

Yes' TORMATO is 35 years old today. The album's most famous song, “Don't Kill The Whale,” remains a timely caution...

The Smiths' RANK celebrates its 25th anniversary today. The live album closes with a version of “Bigmouth Strikes Again”; here's a television performance of the song:

Devo released their first album 35 years ago today – the alternative landmark Q: ARE WE NOT MEN? A: WE ARE DEVO! Enjoy, "Come Back Jonee" their second single off the album.