1970’s
1976 – ABBA’s Dancing Queen began a 6 week stay at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival, and the band’s only Number One Single in the US.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1455 31/08/2020
The 1970 album Sunflower by The Beach Boys is 50 years old today! Their first release on Reprise Records, was a commercial failure despite critical acclaim. Perhaps their best work post-Pet Sounds, and the last to truly feature Brian’s input and active involvement. |
 No.1091 31/08/2019
The 2nd Noah and the Whale album The First Days of Spring is 10 years old today! A break-up record, not only lyrically, but also former member Laura Marling departing the band. Allmusic describe the LP “lush soundscapes and folksy melancholy.” Sums it up nicely. |
 No.725 31/08/2018
The Breeders album Last Splash is 25 years old today! The so called side-project of for Pixies bassist Kim Deal and Throwing Muses/Belly guitarist Tanya Donnelly quickly became a full-time gig, with the help of the lead single Cannonball. A trip down memory lane. thebreedersmusic.com |
 No.360 31/08/2017
The 7th Michael Jackson album Bad is 30 years old today. Includes the classics Smooth Criminal and Dirty Diana. No Thriller, but not Bad! michaeljackson.com |