Crazy Don

Friday January 14 * Jack Jones ("Wives And Lovers") is 67 * Wife Jerri Hall files for divorce from Mick Jagger, 1999 * Elvis Presley is promoted to Sergeant in the U. S. Army, 1960 * The first "Be-In" is held in San Francisco, with Big Brother & the Holding Company and Jefferson Airplane, 1967 * Diana Ross performs for the last time in concert with the Supremes, in Las Vegas, 1970 * Elvis Presley's "Aloha From Hawaii" concert is broadcast live to a billion people around the world (but not in the U. S., where it airs on TV months later), 1973 * Alan Freed's first New York stage show includes the Clovers, the Drifters and Fats Domino, 1955 * The Beach Boys guest star on an episode of ABC-TV's "Home Improvement", 1997 * The "Monterey Pop" film opens in Los Angeles, 1969

Thursday January 13 * Donny Hathaway ("Where Is The Love" with Roberta Flack) falls to his death from the 15th floor of a New York hotel room (ruled a suicide, though evidence suggests it was accidental), 1979 * John Lennon and Yoko Ono cut their hair and donate it to a charity auction, 1970 * British police arrest the Who's Pete Townshend on suspicion of possession of child pornography (he says it was research and receives an official caution), 2003 * Elvis Presley begins recording his "Memphis Sessions", 1969

Like I said already, my name is Don and I'm crazy. Actually, I wanted to be like Weird Al Yankovic and call myself Crazy Don.

Wednesday January 12 * Glenn Yarbrough ("Baby The Rain Must Fall") is 74 * Ray Price ("For The Good Times") is 79 * Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees ("How Can You Mend A Broken Heart") dies of an intestinal blockage in 2003 * Randy VanWarmer ("Just When I Needed You Most") dies from leukemia, 2004 * "Hullabaloo" premieres on NBC-TV with the Zombies and Gerry & the Pacemakers, 1965 * The Supremes appear as nuns on an episode of "Tarzan" on NBC-TV, 1968 * Elvis Presley records "All Shook Up", 1957

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Tuesday January 11 * The late Slim Harpo ("Baby Scratch My Back") is born in 1924 * Neil Sedaka undergoes an angioplasty at a New York hospital, 2001 * Diana Ross is named to Mr. Blackwell's worst-dressed women list, 1994 * Gary Glitter is released from a British jail after serving two months for possession of child pornography, 2000 * The Whisky-a-Go-Go nightclub (where many of Johnny Rivers' hits were recorded) opens in West Hollywood, 1963 * Paul Simon becomes the first international performer to play in Johannesburg, South Africa after a U. N. boycott is lifted, 1992 * Ted Nugent requires 40 stitches when a chain saw cuts his leg on the set of his reality TV show, 2004 * Roger Miller records "Dang Me" and "Chug-A-Lug", 1964 * Jimi Hendrix records "Purple Haze", 1967

Monday January 10 * The late Jim Croce ("You Don't Mess Around With Jim") is born in 1943 * Rod Stewart ("You Wear It Well") is 60 * The late Johnnie Ray ("Cry") is born in 1927 * Donald Fagen of Steely Dan ("Deacon Blue") is 57 * Ronnie Hawkins ("Mary Lou") is 70 * The late Sal Mineo ("Start Movin'") is born in 1939 * James Brown gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1997 * Richard Carpenter enters a chemical dependency treatment center in Topeka, Kansas, 1979 * British & Dutch police recover 500 Beatles master tapes stolen in the seventies, 2003 * Elvis Presley's first RCA recording session includes "Heartbreak Hotel", 1956 * The first U. S. Beatles album, "Introducing The Beatles", is released on Vee-Jay Records, 1964

Sunday January 9 * Crystal Gayle ("Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue") is 54 * Joan Baez ("Diamonds & Rust") is 64 * Jimmy Page of the Yardbirds ("Over, Under, Sideways, Down") and Led Zeppelin ("Whole Lotta Love") is 61 * The late Domenico Modugno ("Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu") is born in 1928 * Roy Head ("Treat Her Right") is 62 * Eddie Cochran arrives in England to begin a tour (he will die there in an April 17 car crash), 1960 * The "Galaxy Of Stars" UNICEF benefit concert features the Bee Gees, Rod Stewart, Olivia Newton-John and others, 1979

Saturday January 8 The late Elvis Presley ("Heartbreak Hotel") is born in 1935 "Little" Anthony Gourdine ("Tears On My Pillow") is 64 David Bowie ("Space Oddity") is 58 Shirley Bassey ("Goldfinger") is 68 Robby Krieger of the Doors ("Touch Me") is 60 The late concert promoter Bill Graham (Fillmores East and West) is born in 1931 An Elvis Presley stamp is issued by the U. S. Postal Service, 1993 "Elvis Presley Day" is declared in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia, 1981 Fabian gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2002 The Who and the Kinks perform on the last "Shindig" show on ABC-TV, 1966 Eddie Cochran's last recording session is held, in Hollywood, 1960

The only two things I could ever play on guitar were the intros to "Smoke on the Water" and "25 or 6 to 4."

Actually, the Mason-Dixon Line ends at the Ohio River! If you're ever in the northern panhandle of West Virginia and you cross over from Marshall County into Wetzel County (or vice-versa) there is a sign there that says "You are now crossing the Mason-Dixon Line"?

Thursday January 6 The late Doris Troy ("Just One Look") is born in 1937 Nino Tempo ("Deep Purple" with sister April Stevens) is 70 The late Van McCoy ("The Hustle") is born in 1944 Elton John cancels all live performances for a year after throat surgery, 1987 Bobby Helms films a role in the movie, "The Case Against Brooklyn", 1958 Elvis Presley is filmed from the waist up on his third and final appearance on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show", 1957 The Dick Clark-produced TV show, "Happening '68" premieres in 1968 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday January 7 Paul Revere ("Good Thing") is 67 Kenny Loggins ("Whenever I Call You Friend") is 57 Danny Williams ("White On White") is 63 Eldee Young of Young/Holt Unlimited ("Soulful Strut") and the Ramsey Lewis Trio ("Hang On Sloopy") is 69 Larry Williams ("Bony Maronie") dies of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1980 Carly Simon and James Taylor become parents of daughter Sarah, 1974 Chubby Checker's "The Twist" returns to #1 (the only rock song to do that by the same artist), 1962 Gary "U.S." Bonds sues Chubby Checker, claiming "Dancing Party" sounds too much like "Quarter To Three" (the suit is settled out-of-court), 1963 Led Zeppelin fans riot before a Boston concert, causing $30,000 in damage and the concert to be cancelled, 1975 The Friends of Distinction record "Love Or Let Me Be Lonely", 1970 I was wondering why nobody posted on this thread yesterday?

The three songs I like the remake better than the original: I like Pat Benatar's version of "You Better Run" better than the original by the Young Rascals. I like Smith's (late-1960's group fronted by Gayle McCormick) version of "Baby It's You" better than the original by the Shirelles. And I like Linda Ronstadt's version of "When Will I Be Loved" better than the original by the Everly Brothers.

Wednesday January 5 The late Wilbert Harrison ("Kansas City") is born in 1929 The late Sam Phillips (legendary Sun Records owner who signed Elvis Presley) is born in 1923 Sonny Bono ("The Beat Goes On" with then-wife Cher) dies in a skiing accident, 1998 Beatles bodyguard and road manager Mal Evans is killed during a confrontation with Los Angeles police, 1976 Pat Boone begins filming the movie "Bernardine", 1957 Little Richard guests on Fox-TV's "The Simpsons", 2003 The Supremes record "Stop! In The Name Of Love", 1965

Some Kind of Wonderful Tonight (Some Kind of Wonderful--Grand Funk Railroad)+(Wonderful Tonight--Eric Clapton)

Tuesday January 4 The late Arthur Conley ("Sweet Soul Music") is born in 1946 Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy ("The Boys Are Back In Town") dies of a heart attack brought on by a drug overdose, 1986 Keith Moon of the Who accidentally runs over and kills his chauffeur, 1970 Gene McDaniels records "Point Of No Return", 1962

Monday January 3 Stephen Stills ("Love The One You're With" and member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash) is 60 Beatles producer George Martin is 79 Byron MacGregor ("The Americans") dies in 1995 Bobby Darin and Connie Francis perform together on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show", 1960 The Beatles appear in a film clip on TV's "Jack Paar Show", 1964 Fats Domino records "I'm Walkin'" in 1957

Not much today, I'm afraid, just these two items? Sunday January 2 * The late Roger Miller ("King Of The Road") is born in 1936 * Newark, New Jersey police confiscate a shipment of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Two Virgins" albums, contending the nude cover is obscene, 1968

Saturday January 1 "Country" Joe McDonald (the infamous "Fish cheer" at Woodstock) is 63 Eric Clapton surprises the guests at the christening of his daughter by marrying her mother at the service, 2002 Elvis Presley totals his BMW on German's Autobahn (while stationed there in the U.S. Army), 1959 The last ABBA concert is held, in Stockholm, 1982 The Beatles audition for Decca Records, who turn them down and sign the Tremeloes instead, 1962 Aretha Franklin sings the national anthem as Michigan's first woman governor is sworn in, 2003 Sonny & Cher are barred from Pasadena, California's Tournament of Roses Parade for supporting the Sunset Strip rioters, 1967 Three Dog Night become the first rock band to appear on a Tournament of Roses Parade float (Lawrence Welk is the parade's Grand Marshall that year), 1972 The final episode of "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (with Rick Nelson) is filmed, 1966 The Beach Boys record "Fun Fun Fun", 1964

OK, my favorite classic rock station is Rock 105. My favorite station for 1980's, 1990's and current music is Mix 100.9, which has reverted back to this format after playing Christmas music for over a month? For oldies, I usually listen to WKAZ 107.3.

Friday December 31 * Burton Cummings ("Stand Tall" and Guess Who leader) is 57 * The late John Denver ("Rocky Mountain High") is born in 1943 * Donna Summer ("Love To Love You Baby") is 56 * Rick Nelson ("Hello Mary Lou") dies in a plane crash in DeKalb, Texas, 1985 * Floyd Cramer ("Last Date") dies of cancer in 1997 * John & Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas marry in 1962 * Paul McCartney files suit to dissolve the Beatles in 1970 * David Clayton-Thomas makes his last appearance with Blood, Sweat & Tears (before the inevitable reunion), 1971 * The Beach Boys perform for the first time under that name, at a Ritchie Valens memorial concert in Long Beach, California, 1961 * The first Cars concert is held, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1976 * Elvis Presley appears on Wink Martindale's local TV special in Memphis, 1956 * Dick Clark's first "Rockin' New Years Eve" airs on ABC, starring Three Dog Night, Al Green and Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1972 * The Connie Francis movie "Where The Boys Are" premieres in New York, 1960

Thursday December 30 Davy Jones of the Monkees ("Daydream Believer") is 59 Mike Nesmith ("Joanne" and member of the Monkees) is 62 The late Del Shannon ("Runaway") is born in 1934 Bo Diddley ("Bo Diddley") is 76 The late Skeeter Davis ("End Of The World") is born in 1931 Paul Stookey ("The Wedding Song" and member of Peter, Paul & Mary) is 67 Jeff Lynne of the Electric Light Orchestra ("Evil Woman") is 57 Bruce Springsteen's wife, backup singer Patty Scialfa, gives birth to their daughter, Jessica, 1991 George Harrison is stabbed by an intruder in his home (but manages to subdue the assailant), 1999 Brenda Lee is injured in a fire that destoys her Nashville home, 1962 Diana Ross is arrested for driving under the influence in Tucson, Arizona, 2002 Emerson, Lake & Palmer break up, 1978 Frank Sinatra records "My Way", 1968

Wednesday December 29 * Marianne Faithfull ("As Tears Go By") is 58 * Yvonne Elliman ("If I Can't Have You") is 53 * Steve Lawrence marries Eydie Gorme in Las Vegas, 1957 * Married Jefferson Airplane members Paul Kantner and Grace Slick separate, 1975 * Dave Mason leaves Traffic (the first of three times he quits), 1967

Harden My Heart of Gold (Harden My Heart--Quarterflash)+(Heart of Gold--Neil Young)

Tuesday December 28 * Alex Chilton of the Box Tops ("Soul Deep") is 54 * The late Dorsey Burnette ("Hey Little One") is born in 1932 * The late Roebuck "Pops" Staples of the Staple Singers ("Respect Yourself") is born in 1915 * Edgar Winter ("Free Ride") is 58 * The late Billy Williams ("I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter") is born in 1910 * Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys ("Surfin' Safari") drowns in 1983 * Meri Wilson ("Telephone Man") dies in a car crash in Americus, Georgia, 2002 * Son Adrian is born to Paul Simon and his wife, Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians, 1992 * "Temptations Day" is declared in Detroit, 1969 * Gary Glitter is deported from Cambodia because of his record for child pornography, 2002 * Keith Moon of the Who emcees a Sha Na Na concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, 1971 * Michael Jackson is interviewed about child molestation charges on CBS-TV's "60 Minutes", 2003