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On this day in music

November 8

10 moments from 1927 to 2002: 5 things that happened, 4 birthdays and 1 farewells.

Tune of the day
Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin
Why today: 1971 · Led Zeppelin release their untitled fourth album
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What happened on November 8

  1. 196957 yrs ago
    HappenedPop

    The 5th Dimension reach No. 1 with "Wedding Bell Blues"

    The pleading love song began a three-week run at the top of the US chart, holding there until the Beatles took over.

    Play on Spotify Source: List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1969 - Wikipedia
  2. 197155 yrs ago
    HappenedRock

    Led Zeppelin release their untitled fourth album

    With four symbols instead of a name, it held "Stairway to Heaven", "Black Dog" and "When the Levee Breaks", and has sold over 37 million copies.

    Play on Spotify Source: Led Zeppelin IV - Wikipedia
  3. 197254 yrs ago
    HappenedRock

    Lou Reed releases Transformer

    David Bowie and Mick Ronson produced it, and it gave Reed "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day".

    Play on Spotify Source: Transformer (Lou Reed album) - Wikipedia
  4. 198640 yrs ago
    HappenedRock

    Boston's "Amanda" hits No. 1

    The rock band began a two-week stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

    Play on Spotify Source: List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1986 - Wikipedia
  5. 200224 yrs ago
    HappenedHip-hop

    Eminem's film 8 Mile opens in the US

    Its song "Lose Yourself" became his first US No. 1 single and made him the first solo rapper to win an Oscar.

    Play on Spotify Source: 8 Mile (film) - Wikipedia
  6. 192799 yrs ago
    BornPop

    Patti Page is born in Claremore, Oklahoma

    No woman sold more records in the 1950s, and her career total passed 100 million. "Tennessee Waltz" was among the biggest singles of the century.

    Play on Spotify Source: Patti Page - Wikipedia
  7. 194779 yrs ago
    BornR&B / Soul

    Minnie Riperton, of the five-octave voice, is born

    Her whistle-register showcase "Lovin' You" went to No. 1 in the US in April 1975.

    Play on Spotify Source: Minnie Riperton - Wikipedia
  8. 194977 yrs ago
    BornJazz & Blues

    Slide guitarist Bonnie Raitt is born

    Her album Nick of Time went to No. 1 and won Album of the Year, and she has 13 competitive Grammys. "I Can't Make You Love Me" is her classic.

    Play on Spotify Source: Bonnie Raitt - Wikipedia
  9. 195472 yrs ago
    BornPop

    Rickie Lee Jones is born in Chicago

    "Chuck E.'s in Love" reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 and helped her win the Grammy for Best New Artist.

    Play on Spotify Source: Rickie Lee Jones - Wikipedia
  10. 199927 yrs ago
    DiedJazz & Blues

    Jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie dies at 58

    He co-founded the adventurous Art Ensemble of Chicago and later led Brass Fantasy, a brass band that mixed jazz with pop songs.

    Play on Spotify Source: Lester Bowie - Wikipedia