February 9, 2011

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
PAUL McCARTNEY AND WINGS...Wings At The Speed Of Sound (1976)
(CD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

This was Paul McCartney's 5th number 1 album since leaving the Beatles in 1970. Paul was having a great career with his band Wings, and all he was doing was singing "Silly Love Songs", which was his 5th number 1 single as a solo artist (or with Wings). But what's wrong with that? Nothing, as this album is a great listen. It also includes the number 3 single "Let 'Em In". Other highlights: "The Note You never Wrote", the rocker "Beware My Love" (it jams, folks!) and "Time To Hide". If you're a McCartney/Beatles/pop rock/70's fan you will enjoy this record. It is highly recommended. The CD has 3 extra tracks


ON THIS DATE
1961 The Beatles (with Stu Sutcliffe and Pete Best) first performed at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England
1964 The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1981 Bill Haley dies of a brain tumor at the age of 55
2005 Roger Daltry of the Who is given the honor of "Commander of the British Empire"
2005 A Los Angeles court rules that Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue is entitled to $600,000 from a shoe company for using his likeness in a magazine ad without permission
2006 Paul Stanley of Kiss appears at a New Jersey Gallery to promote exhibitions of his artwork
2007 During Grammy Week in Los Angeles Don Henley of the Eagles is named the 2007 MusiCares Person of the Year

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