On this Day in Music – 21st January

The American singer-songwriter and guitarist Richie Havens was born on this day 1941 in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City. Havens was best known for being the opening act at Woodstock festival in 1969.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1582 21/01/2021

The 1996 Red Snapper album Prince Blimey found itself in a world dominated by trip-hop bands such as Portishead and Massive Attack. However, Red Snapper are masters of drum rhythms and bass, superbly demonstrated in Prince Blimey.

No.1234 21/01/2020

The Father John Misty album Fear Fun was his debut under the new moniker after departing the Fleet Foxes. Sardonic and dark humoured lyrics, and fun melodies all present in Josh Tillman’s work. A great song-writer and all round talent.

No.868 21/01/2019

The 1970 album Tea For Tillerman brought Cat Stevens, now Yusuf, fame and fortune. Includes the classic tracks Where Do the Children Play? Wild World and Father and Son. I’ve never been his biggest fan…tell me if I’m wrong…

No.503 21/01/2018

The 1968 Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack to the movie The Graduate is 50 years old today. The LP includes instrumentals by Dave Grusin and The Sound of Silence, Scarborough Fair/Canticle and 2 versions of Mrs. Robinson. Timeless!

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