TODAY IN MUSIC HISTORY November 10, 2014 thinkyouknowmusic Did you know...? Born on this day: (1957) Chris Joyce, drums (Simply Red), (1970) Warren G, US rapper. In 1973—Elton John starts an eight-week run on top of the Billboard album chart with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the singer’s third US chart-topping album. In 1975—David Bowie is at No. 1 on the singles chart with ‘Space Oddity’, the first track released in 1969 to tie in with the Apollo Moon Landing. Rick Wakeman (former keyboard player with Yes) provides keyboard backing. Bowie will later revisit his Major Tom character in the songs ‘Ashes To Ashes’ and ‘Hallo Spaceboy’. In 1979—The Eagles are at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Heartache Tonight’, the group’s fifth and final American chart-topper. In 1984—Former Rufus singer Chaka Khan is at No. 1 on the singles chart with ‘I Feel For You’. Written by Prince, the song features Stevie Wonder on harmonica, and the rap is by Grandmaster Melle Mel. In 2007—Kanye West’s mother dies at age 58 after complications following surgery. She was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after she had stopped breathing at home and could not be resuscitated. Source: This Day In Music by Neil Cossar Warren G Chaka Khan Stevie Wonder The Eagles David Bowie (Official) Elton John Simply Red
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