On August 19th, 1971, Sammy Davis, Jr. recorded “The Candy Man”, his only #1 hit in the US, were it spent 3 week at the top spot in 1972.
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On August 19th, 1948, Guitarist, singer and songwriter Elliot Lurie was born in New York, NY. Lurie co- founded Looking Glass in 1969, writing and singing lead on their biggest hit, “Brandy” in 1972.
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On August 19th, 1955, Jazz fusion guitarist and session musician Dean Brown was born in Châteauroux, France. Brown recorded and/or toured worldwide with his own projects as well as with Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, George Duke, Billy Cobham, the Brecker Brothers, Roberta Flack and others.
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On August 19th, 1977, The Doobie Brothers released 'Livin' on the Fault Line", their 7th studio album.
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On August 19th, 1939, Drummer Ginger Baker was born in Lewisham, South London, England. Baker was a member of Cream and Blues Incorporated, with bassist Jack Bruce.
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On August 19th, 1940, Singer and songwriter Johnny Nash was born in Houston, TX. Nash is best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now". Primarily a reggae and pop singer, he was one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae music in Kingston.
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On August 19th, 1974, Emerson, Lake and Palmer released 'Welcome Back, My Friends, to the Show That Never Ends – Ladies and Gentlemen', their 2nd live album. It was recorded during the group's 1973–74 world tour in support of their 4th studio album,' Brain Salad Surgery '.
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On August 19th, 1963, Singer and songwriter Joey Tempest was born in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, Sweden. Tempest is best known as the lead vocalist of the Europe. He has written most of the band's biggest hit songs, including "The Final Countdown", "Rock the Night", "Cherokee" and "Carrie".
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On August 18th, 1991, Psychedelic poster artist Rick Griffin died due to a motorcycle accident at age 47. Griffin's iconic artwork can be seen everywhere from Fillmore West posters, Zap Comix to Grateful Dead album covers.
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On August 26th, 1969, Elvis Presley released "Suspicious Minds" b/w "You'll Think of Me" on 45rpm. It was his 18th and last Billboard Hot 100 No.1 single in the United States.
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On August 18th, 1945, Singer Sara Dash was born in Trenton, NJ. Dash was a founding member of 60s doo wop girl group The Bluebelles, which morphed into disco-funk Labelle in 1971.
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On August 17th, 1931, Saxophonist, session musician and bandleader Floyd Newman was born in Memphis, TN. Newman had a long associated with Stax Records, and was a member of The Mar-Keys’ horn section and the Memphis Horns. Newman also worked with Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Aretha Franklin.
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On August 17th, 1959, Trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue' to great acclaim. Kind of Blue is regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz record, Davis's masterpiece, and one of the best albums of all time.
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On August 17th, 1949, Drummer Sib Hashian was born in Boston, MA. Hashian was the drummer on the first two Boston albums, having replace Boston's original drummer, Jim Masdea, at the insistence of the record label.
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On August 17th, 1962, The Tornados released "Telstar" b/w "Jungle Fever" on 45rpm. "Telstar" is an instrumental and one of the first "electronic music" driven songs with a space age feel. "Telstar" was named after the Telstar communications satellite.
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On August 16th, 1986, Eddie Money released “Take Me Home Tonight (Be My Baby)”, on 45rpm. The single is from 'Can't Hold Back', his 6th studio album and features original vocalist Ronnie Spector providing uncredited vocals and reprising her role.
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On August 16th, 1966, The Monkees released "Last Train To Clarksville" b/w "Take a Giant Step" on 45rpm. It was released as the band's debut single and was later included on the group's self-titled album, which was released in October. It charted to #1 in the US and Canada.
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On August 16th, 1979, The Knack's 'My Sharona' was awarded a Gold record for selling one million copies. The Knack's Doug Fieger wrote the song for his girlfriend, Sharona Alperin, whose picture appeared on the single's cover.
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On August 16th, 1939, Outlaw country singer and songwriter Billy Joe Shaver was born in Corsicana, TX. While Billy Joe never hit the big time, his songs filled the albums of many other successful musicians. Shaver's voice is heard on the themes to the Adult Swim television show, 'Squidbillies'.
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August 15th, 1962- 'The Phantom of the Opera', the Hammer Studio remake was released. Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Michael Gough and Edward de Souza.
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