Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Flashback: The Rolling Stones Release 'Dirty Work'
It was 37 years ago today (March 24th, 1986) that the Rolling Stones released their fourth studio album of the 1980's, Dirty Work. The album, which was recorded during 1985 in the midst of Mick Ja...
Mar 23, 2023
Groundbreaking Blood, Sweat & Tears Doc Hits Theaters Today
Opening today (March 24th) in theaters in New York and L.A. on March 31st, is director John Scheinfeld's latest documentary, What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears? The film, which is ...
Mar 23, 2023
Happy Birthday, Elton John!!!
Happy Birthday to Elton John, who turns 76 on Saturday (March 25th)!!! Elton, who is back on the road with his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, performs on Sunday night (March 26th) at Birmingham, E...
Mar 23, 2023
Pete Townshend Releases First New Single In 29 Years
Out today (March 24th) is Pete Townshend's first new solo single in 29 years. The acoustic-based track, titled, "Can't Outrun The Truth," was written by Townshend's wife and frequent colla...
Mar 23, 2023
Out Today: Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' 50th Anniversary Box
Released today (March 24th) is Pink Floyd's new 50th anniversary deluxe box set edition of 1973's The Dark Side Of The Moon. The package includes the CD and gatefold vinyl of the newly remaste...
Mar 23, 2023
Flashback: The Eagles Release 'On The Border'
It was 49 years ago today -- March 22nd, 1974 -- that the Eagles released their third album, On The Border. The album marked the first appearance of soon-to-be fifth member, guitarist Don Felder and f...
Mar 21, 2023
Flashback: Ricky Nelson Records 'Hello Mary Lou'
It was 62 years ago today (March 22nd, 1961) that Ricky Nelson recorded "Hello Mary Lou." The song, which was written by Gene Pitney, was the B-side to Nelson's Number One hit "Travelin' Man,"...
Mar 21, 2023
Flashback: Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti' Hits Number One
It was 48 years ago today (March 22nd, 1975), that Led Zeppelin's sixth album, Physical Graffiti, hit Number One on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album, which marked the band's only stud...
Mar 21, 2023
Flashback: Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)' Tops The Charts
It was 43 years ago today (March 22nd, 1980), that Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)" became a surprise Number One hit in 1980, topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts for four weeks. ...
Mar 21, 2023
Daryl Hall To Open For Billy Joel At London's Hyde Park
Daryl Hall is set to serve as the opening act for longtime friend Billy Joel on July 7th, when the "Piano Man" hits London for the American Express presents BST Hyde Park concert. Hall will be joined ...
Mar 21, 2023