March 29, 2011

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
CHRIS REA...New Light Through Old Windows: The Best Of Chris Rea  (1988)
New Light Through Old Windows: The Best Of Chris Rea was released 25 years ago in 1988.  It reached number 92 on the U.S. Billboard album charts.  It is recommended with a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.  How many of you remember Chris Rea?  I had not ever listened to a Chris Rea album before so I thought it would be cool to check out one of his albums so I chose this compilation album.  I was pleasantly surprised when the second track played, 'Working On It.'  Whoa, I've heard a Chris Rea song before.  I used to hear this track on KFMX from Lubbock, Texas and, sure enough, as I did some research I find it reached number 1 on the Mainstream Rock charts.  That turned out to be my highlight.  I am impressed with Rea's vocals and the rest of the album was a pleasant listen.  'Stainsby Girls' and 'On The Beach' were also highlights.  Check it out if you like pop rock

(CD, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 29
Bobby Kimball of Toto is 66; Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction is 54; John Popper of Blues Traveler is 46;

ON THIS DATE
1975 Led Zeppelin have 6 albums on Billboard's Album chart, the first artist to do so. The 6 are: “Physical Graffiti” (No. 1), “Led Zeppelin IV,” “House of the Holy,” “Led Zeppelin II,” “Led Zeppelin” and “Led Zeppelin III”
2002 In Dublin, Ireland Bono is awarded an honorary knighthood, however he is not allowed to use the title "Sir"
2005 Family Jewels DVD by AC/DC is released
2006 Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band is injured in a motorcycle accident. Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley of the band both were killed in motorcycle accidents. Also that day the Beatles' Apple Corps sues Apple Computer, stating that the computer company broke a 1991 agreement between the two companies of staying out of the music biz altogether and that iTunes breaks that agreement. Apple Computers later wins the suit