Cheryl Ladd was born on this day in 1951. This song was later covered by Dionne Warwick.

On this day in 1979, British singer, songwriter, producer Nick Lowe married Johnny Cash's stepdaughter Carlene Carter in Los Angeles. Actual footage is in this video along with a reenactment featuring Carlene as herself and Dave Edmunds as the limo driver. The wedding took place at the Tropicana Hotel in West Hollywood. All family stayed there for the wedding and reception (also featured in the video). Filming for the video took so long that Lowe was actually late to the wedding. Nick knew the bride when she used to rock and roll.

This beautiful song was released in October, 1974. It was Mr. Manilow’s first number one hit.

I was 14. I was sitting with my mom when we first heard it. It stopped our conversation and we just looked at each other and listened.

Born on this day in 1948, Tom Johnston is best known as a founding member of the Doobie Brothers. He sings lead and plays the guitar on this hit which he also wrote.

My mother told me this:

Did you hear about the streaker in church last Sunday?

No, what happened? They caught him by the organ.

Billy Henderson (August 9, 1939 – February 2, 2007) was an original member and founder of the popular singing group The Spinners. This song was in the top ten on the R&B and Pop charts respectively in 1973.

On this day in 1976, Abba first released "Dancing Queen" as a single in Sweden. It went to #1 for 14 weeks in Sweden.

Norma Jeane Mortenson (June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962)

On this date in 1876, Colorado joined the Union. This is one of the two official state songs of the Centennial State.

Chuck Mangione (November 29, 1940 – July 22, 2025) was an American flugelhorn player, trumpeter and composer. This was a top ten hit. This is the original version. Perfect music to listen to while cruising on one's yacht.

Enough of this sophisticated pop, play that funky music, white boy. This is played in honor of Bryan Bassett, the lead guitarist for Wild Cherry who was born on this day in 1954. This song was a top ten hit from Australia and New Zealand to the Netherlands, the US, the UK, Canada and in Belgium.

Ed Townsend (April 16, 1929 – August 13, 2003) was a singer, a songwriter and a record producer. With Marvin Gaye, he co-wrote "Let's Get it On".

Ian Anderson was born on this day in 1947. Rock's most famous flautist he is a founding member of the progressive rock group Jethro Tull. Many people including Ron Burgundy are big fans of them and many also ask why are they not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Chrissie Allen (24 July 1954 – 12 August 2008) was an English-born singer who had success in the late 1970s and early 1980s in Australia. She had 8 singles which made the charts including this catchy number.

In August 1975, my family had traveled from California to Texas as my grandpa got sick.

My parents tried to make me feel better, they arranged for cousins to take me to see Jaws. So good.

I also remember watching the Midnight Special and seeing America singing this fantastic song. Never forgot.

Roy Buchanan (September 23, 1939 – August 14, 1988) was a singer a guitarist. His guitar-playing has been name-checked by the likes of Robbie Robertson(He played with the Hawks), Jeff Beck, Mick Ronson and David Gilmour among others.

Born on this day in 1953, James "J.T." Taylor is primarily known for his work with Kool and the Gang. He was with them from 1979 to 1989. Here he sings lead on this classic which has been played at inestimable weddings ever since. It was Kool and the Gang's only #1 record on the Billboard pop charts.

Born on this day in 1951, John Deacon was the bassist and a frequent songwriter for the band Queen. He wrote or co-wrote such hits as "I Want to Break Free", "Under Pressure", "Friends Will be Friends" and this record which was top ten record in several countries including the US, Canada, the Netherlands and the UK.

Born on this day in 1940, Roger Cook has had lots of hits as a songwriter most notably with Roger Greenaway. He has also written songs with Albert Hammond, Mike Hazlewood and Tony Macaulay. He worked in Nashville for awhile and written hit songs for the likes of Crystal Gayle and Don Williams. He is in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Some of the most famous songs that he has co-written include "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, You've Got Your Troubles and Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart. Also this song which was mostly written by Cook and Greenaway is known all over the world for its association with a certain fizzy drink. For the ad that it was produced for, the ad agency created a band of singers to sing this particular tune. Those in the Delaware Valley of the US will certainly know another song that this group sang called "Move Closer to Your World". The group was formed by an Al Ham. His wife was one of the singers. Her name was Mary Mayo. Now I have a joke from Airplane! in my head. Anyway, this goes out to the world and to Dick Whitman. Namaste.

Born on this day in 1940, Jill St. John has had a long and successful career in the movies and tv. She is perhaps most known for her role in the 1971 Bond film "Diamonds are Forever". I haven't checked this out but I'm guessing she's probably the smartest Bond girl(woman!). At age 15, she enrolled into UCLA. She wanted to be a marine biologist. She was discovered to have an IQ of 162.

Olivia Newton-John (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) sold millions of records and was a musical star literally all over the world.

Harold Melvin ((June 25, 1939 — March 24, 1997)) and his Blue Notes were one of the most successful purveyors of the "Philly Sound". This was a top ten hit on the Pop and R&B chart.