1978 Bette Midler – Storybook Children (Daybreak) (US:#57)
“Storybook Children (Daybreak)” is the first single from Bette Midler‘s 1977 album Broken Blossom. It was released in 1978 and got to #57 in the US Billboard Charts.
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1973 George Harrison – Living In The Material World
Living In The Material World is the fourth studio album by English musician George Harrison, released in 1973 on Apple Records. As the follow-up to 1970’s critically acclaimed All Things Must Pass and his pioneering charity project, the Concert for Bangladesh, it was among the most highly anticipated releases of that year. The album was […]
1973 George Harrison – Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (US:#1 UK:#8)
“Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” is a song by English musician George Harrison, released as the opening track of his 1973 album Living in the Material World. It was also issued as the album’s lead single, in May that year, and became Harrison’s second US number 1, after “My Sweet Lord”. In […]
1977 Randy Newman – Short People (US:#2)
“Short People” is a song by Randy Newman from his 1977 album, Little Criminals. The verses and chorus are lyrically constructed as a prejudiced attack on short people. In contrast, the bridge states that “short people are just the same as you and I.” Many listeners thought that the song reflected Newman’s sincere beliefs. However, […]
1998 Linda Ronstadt – We Ran
We Ran is a 1998 rock album by American singer, songwriter, and producer Linda Ronstadt. The disc featured back-up from two members of Tom Petty’s band, The Heartbreakers. It spent two weeks on the Billboard albums chart, peaking at #160. This disc was taken out of print in 2009. On this album, Ronstadt interprets a […]
1976 Lesley Gore – Love Me By Name
Love Me By Name is the eleventh album by Lesley Gore, released in 1976 on A&M. It was produced by Quincy Jones. “Sometimes” featuring the Brothers Johnson was released as a single but failed the charts.
1973 Ringo Starr – Ringo
Ringo is the third studio album by English musician Ringo Starr, released in 1973 on Apple Records. It peaked at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. In Canada, it reached No. 1 on the RPM national albums chart. The […]
1973 Ringo Starr – Photograph (US:#1 UK:#8)
“Photograph” is a song by English rock musician Ringo Starr that was released as the lead single from his 1973 album Ringo. Starr co-wrote it with George Harrison, his former bandmate from the Beatles. Although they collaborated on other songs, it is the only one officially credited to the pair. A signature tune for Starr […]
1973 Ringo Starr – You’re Sixteen (US:#1 UK:#4)
“You’re Sixteen” is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman). It was first performed by American rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette, whose version peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960 and number 3 in the UK in 1961. The song was covered by […]
1979 Dolly Parton – Great Balls Of Fire
Great Balls Of Fire is the twenty-first solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released on May 28, 1979, by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Dean Parks and Gregg Perry with Parton and Charles Koppelman serving as executive producers. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Country […]