On this Day in Music – 15th February

The American singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole died (1965) of lung cancer in Santa Monica hospital aged 45.  Cole is known for so many wonderful performances, including Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy, When I Fall In Love, and Ramblin’ Rose to name a few.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1607 15/02/2021

The 1987 debut studio album, Criminal Minded, by hip hop music group Boogie Down Productions is considered one of the most influential hip-hop and earliest gangsta rap records. KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock formed BDP, however DJ Scott La Rock was murdered five months after the release of the LP.

No.1259 15/02/2020

The 3rd Elvis Costello & The Attractions album Get Happy is 40 years old today! Punchy and energetic short songs, among his best work, heavily influenced by soul, such as released by the Motown and Stax labels. Very emotive LP.

No.893 15/02/2019

The 2001 debut album by Brooklyn dance-punk band Liars, They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top, is certainly a curious beast! A collection of punk-funk rock closing with a 30-minute monotonous and puzzling affair. liarsliarsliars.com

No.528 15/02/2018

The 1972 Todd Rundgren double-LP Something/Anything? revealed Rundgren’s prowess as a songwriter, musician, vocalist and producer. The album is pop-music at its best, with a twist of studio magic. Includes the single Hello It’s Me.

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