NOVEMBER 17th

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November 13, 1956 — The duo Buchanan and Goodman go to court in a suit for copyright infringement over their record "The Flying Saucer," which incorporates bits of hit records. The first use of sampling in the rock era, the song reaches #3 on Billboard's Hot 100.

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Birthdays Singers and Song Writers

1942 - Bob Gaudio

American songwriter, singer, musician, and record producer Bob Gaudio. He rose to musical fame at the age of 15 as a member of The Royal Teens, who had the 1958 US No.3 single 'Short Shorts. As a member of The Four Seasons, he wrote the 1960s hits 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Walk Like a Man', and the 1976 UK & US No.1 single 'December 1963, (Oh What A Night').

1938 - Gordon Lightfoot

Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Gordon Lightfoot. He had the 1971 UK No.30 single 'If You Could Read My Mind' and the 1974 US No.1 single 'Sundown'. Several of Lightfoot's albums achieved gold and multi-platinum status internationally and his songs have been recorded by many notable artists. The Guess Who recorded a song called 'Lightfoot' on their 1968 album Wheatfield Soul; the lyrics contain many Lightfoot song titles. He died on 1 May 2023 age 84.

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1963 - The Beatles

John Weightman the Headmaster of a Surrey Grammar School, banned all pupils from having Beatle haircuts saying, "this ridiculous style brings out the worst in boys physically. It makes them look like morons."

Just a note on John Lennons finest song. " In My Life" Anthology 2

The Song’s Timeline

Recording dates: October 18 and 22, 1965 at EMI Studios, London.
Release date: December 3, 1965 on the album Rubber Soul.
Songwriting: Lyrics by John Lennon, reflecting on his childhood, friends, and lost companions. Lennon considered it his “first real major piece of work” because it was the first time he wrote about his own life.
Melody dispute: Lennon and McCartney later disagreed over who wrote the melody. Lennon claimed he wrote most of it, while McCartney remembered contributing significantly.
George Martin’s role: The instrumental bridge was created by producer George Martin, who recorded a piano solo and sped up the tape to mimic a harpsichord sound.

🌟 Why It’s Special

Autobiographical depth: Lennon drew inspiration from places and people in his life, including friends like Stu Sutcliffe and Pete Shotton, as well as Aunt Mim.
- Critical acclaim: In 2000, Mojo magazine named In My Life the greatest song of all time. Rolling Stone ranked it among the Beatles’ finest.
- Legacy: It’s often seen as a turning point in Lennon’s songwriting, moving from playful wordplay (In His Own Write) to personal reflection.
🎶 Connection to Today

While November 16 doesn’t mark a specific milestone for In My Life, the song’s themes of memory, friendship, and loss make it timeless. It resonates especially on reflective days—like anniversaries or moments of remembrance. In fact, many tribute concerts and memorials have used In My Life as a centerpiece because of its emotional weight.

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November 14, 1960 — Ray Charles' version of "Georgia On My Mind," written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, hits #1 in the U.S. He decides to record it after hearing his chauffeur sing the standard repeatedly.
1961 — Charles is arrested before a show in Indianapolis when marijuana and heroin are found in his hotel room. Charges are dropped on a technicality, but his drug problems are far from over.

November 15, 1956 — Elvis Presley's first movie, Love Me Tender, premieres at the Paramount Theater in New York City. The film is a Civil War drama originally titled The Reno Brothers, but when Elvis became a major star during the shoot, it was re-titled after his hit song and he was given top billing.

November 17, 1979 — The Guinness Book of World Records verifies ABBA as the biggest-selling recording group in history.

November 18, 1970 — After 13 years of marriage, Jerry Lee Lewis divorces Myra Gale Brown, the daughter of his bass-player cousin who was just 13 when they wed. The marriage scandalized his fans worldwide and caused his career to sink. Myra later claims that they spent just three nights together during their marriage. Lewis takes up abstinence and sobriety, but abandons that lifestyle after a few months.
1979 — Chuck Berry is released from Lompoc Prison in California after serving a four-month sentence for tax evasion.

November 19, 1968 — Diana Ross interrupts a Supremes show at the Royal Command Variety Performance in London to plea for greater interracial understanding. She receives a two-minute ovation from the audience, which includes members of the royal family. The Queen Mother stands after Ross' moving performance of "Somewhere" from West Side Story.

November 20, 1955 — Sun Records owner Sam Phillips sells Elvis Presley's contract to RCA Victor for $35,000, the music equivalent of the 1919 Babe Ruth baseball trade by the Red Sox to the Yankees. It is the largest amount paid for a single music performer to that time. The deal helps Phillips record and promote other artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash, and invest in a local hotel chain called Holiday Inn, which would make him a bigger fortune than anything he did in music.
— Bo Diddley (below) becomes the first rock 'n' roller to be banned by popular CBS-TV host Ed Sullivan when he sings his signature tune "Bo Diddley" instead of the Tennessee Ernie Ford hit "Sixteen Tons," which he had agreed sing to after Sullivan heard him rehearsing it. Diddley claims he thought he was to perform both tunes when he saw the program lineup, which said “Bo Diddley." Diddley said he was never paid for the performance.

Sources:

Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)

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Sources:
Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)
calendar.songfacts.com
onthisday.com/music

Legacy and Lore

2019 - Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart was featured on the cover of Britain’s Railway Modeller magazine. The singer had put the finishing touches to a 25-year project building a railway city, which was modelled on both New York and Chicago around 1945. The model railway which spans 1,500 square feet was housed in the attic of his Los Angeles home.

2016 - Leon Russell

Leon Russell died in Nashville, he was 74. He led Joe Cocker’s band Mad Dogs & Englishmen and appeared at George Harrison’s 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Many of his songs became hits for others, among them 'Superstar' (written with Bonnie Bramlett) for the Carpenters, 'Delta Lady' for Joe Cocker and 'This Masquerade' for George Benson. More than 100 acts have recorded 'A Song for You,' which Russell said he wrote in 10 minutes.

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Happy Birthday Stephen Bishop

Details on “On and On”

Released in May 1977 on his debut album Careless
Peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for 28 weeks
Hit No. 6 in Canada and climbed to No. 2 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart
Despite not cracking the Top 10, it was ranked 30th on Billboard’s year-end chart for 1977 because of its longevity

Other Notable Stephen Bishop Songs

While “On and On” was his biggest chart success, Bishop had several other well-known tracks:

“It Might Be You” – Theme from the 1982 film Tootsie, which became a beloved ballad
“Separate Lives” – Written by Bishop, later recorded by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin, reaching No. 1 in 1985

“Save It for a Rainy Day” – Another soft rock favorite from his early career
“Never Letting Go” – A heartfelt ballad that showcased his songwriting style

Why “On and On” Stands Out

It perfectly captured the soft rock vibe of the late 1970s, blending mellow guitar with Bishop’s smooth vocals.
Its storytelling lyrics about love and heartbreak resonated with audiences, making it a staple of easy-listening radio.
The song’s success helped establish Bishop as a respected singer-songwriter, even though much of his later fame came from writing songs for films and other artists.