“Love is Strange” was a big hit for Mickey & Sylvia in 1957. There are many covers including one by Wings. The original version was actually by Bo Diddley from 1956 but it wasn’t released until 2007.
where the guitar riff is from:
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1970 Orioles won the World Series on this date
The 1970 Baltimore Orioles (108-54) were the best team in Orioles history. They won the World Series on October 15, 1970 over the Reds in five games.
In 2010, the Orioles celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 1970 team. They brought players from the team back and introduced them before the game See the pictures of a signed picture I got at the game (only 70 made, $500) and the jersey Bobby Grich wore at the ceremony (which I bought on eBay). I also have a signed print of the World Series trophy.
They were not able to celebrate the 50th anniversary last year because of Covid-19.
Al Oliver hit the last home run at Forbes Field
His birthday is today. He was a great hitter for the Pirates.
First World Series night game – 1971
I saw the last game of the NLCS in 1971 that preceded this World Series. Five Hall of Fame players were in it.
It’s hard to believe that World Series night games only began 50 years ago. There haven’t been day games for many years. This is a mistake by baseball and the broadcasters since young children can’t stay up to see the games.
The first Tommy John surgery was on September 25, 1974
Young people may not know that the surgery is named after major league pitcher Tommy John who had a fine career before and after the operation. I recommend the 30 for 30 short. John and Dr. Frank Jobe, who did the operation, really didn’t know what would happen when he pitched again.
30 for 30 Shorts: Tommy and Frank
Tommy John Surgery list from @MLBPlayerAnalys
The Band was issued today in 1969
The album simply named The Band was issued on this date in 1969. It’s my second favorite rock album (after Exile on Main Street). In a period of psychedelic excess, The Band’s focus on history and blending styles really stood out. So did their three great vocalists.
Elliott Landy took the cover picture. His photos of The Band are here.
National TV Dinner Day 9/10
I certainly remember these. Once when I was young, my father (who was really smart) put a TV dinner in the oven in the box! It burned a hole through the top of the box and smoke was billowing out of the oven.
Covers: Have I the Right?
?The Honeycombs had a hit with “Have I the Right” as part of the British Invasion in 1964. I really liked the song then and had the 45.
Don Everly
Don Everly, the older of the Everly Brothers duo, died on August 21, 2021. The Everly Brothers had hits from the late 1950s into the 1960s and were very influential. Their harmonies are as good as they get.
I am going to post one of their later songs “Gone, Gone, Gone” from 1964 which was covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss in 2007. It was the first song on the CD of the Everly Brothers 1983 Reunion concert.
Tom T. Hall
Country singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall died yesterday. “Harper Valley P.T.A” was a big hit for Jeannie C. Riley. The biggest hit of his I recall is “I Love”. The Drive-by Truckers covered
Sad! 