Music

DYR Today, August 23

Born today- Barbara Eden (August 23, 1931) is an American film, stage, and television actress, comedian, and singer. She is…

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DYR Today, August 22

Born today-Valerie Kathryn Harper (August 22, 1939) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Rhoda…

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DYR Today, August 21

Today premiered Dirty Dancing, a 1987 American romantic drama film. Written by Eleanor Bergstein and directed by Emile Ardolino, the…

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“Yesterday”, A Beatles Song Like None Other

Paul McCartney wrote "Yesterday" and was the only Beatle to play on it. It was the first time a Beatle…

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Rod Stewart’s “The First Cut Is the Deepest”

"The First Cut Is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P. P. Arnold…

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Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs: Their Take on ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

Also known as "Lil' Red Riding Hood," is an updated version of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale, with…

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Captain and Tennille and the Song that Kept them Together

Captain & Tennille covered this hit in 1975. Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote this in 1973 - it was…

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The Inspiration and Story Behind Elvis’s “It’s Now Or Never”

When Elvis was in the US army, he was stationed in Germany and heard "O Sole Mio." When he was…

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DYR Today, August 20

Born today-Robert Anthony Plant (20 August 1948) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead singer…

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The Drifters: “Under The Boardwalk”

There were over 60 members of The Drifters and their membership overlaps and recurs throughout the existence of the quartet,…

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Frank Sinatra: Strangers in The Night

"Strangers in the Night" is a popular song credited to Bert Kaempfert with English lyrics by Charles Singleton and Eddie…

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Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Who’ll Stop The Rain”

Group leader John Fogerty wrote this song for Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is often interpreted as a protest of…

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