The American soul music singer Wilson Pickett was born on this day 1941 in Prattville, Alabama. The “Wicked” Pickett is best known for his hits In the Midnight Hour, Land of 1,000 Dances, and Mustang Sally.
The second Califonia Jam II festival attracts around 300,000 people to the Ontario Motor Speedway on this day 1978. Artists including Aerosmith, Foreigner, Heart, Jean-Michel Jarre, Santana and Ted Nugent played at the event.
No.1638 18/03/2021 – The 2016 M. Ward album More Rain contains twelve brief tracks perhaps inspired by the doo-wop genre. The LP includes guest appearances from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Neko Case, and k.d. lang. Exactly what you expect from a great song-writer.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1291 18/03/2020
After Rush drummer Neal Peart’s personal tragedies in the late 90’s new material seemed unlikely. But new LPs did appear, and in 2007 Snakes & Arrows was released to great aplomb. Superb drumming, stunning vocals, splendid work. Sad loss earlier this year! |
 No.924 18/03/2019
The 1971 John Lennon album, Imagine, was his 2nd solo LP following The Beatles disbanding. The LP, and title track, are widely considered the quintessential Lennon solo release. Also includes Jealous Guy and the amusing Oh Yoko! How do you rate? |
 No.559 18/03/2018
Always Ascending is the 5th LP by Scottish indie-rock band Franz Ferdinand. Since their debut they’ve only tweaked their formula, a formula that works. It’s punchy, with a splash of disco! Includes the singles Always Ascending, Feel the Love Go and Lazy Boy. franzferdinand.com |