Every Friday night we get hundreds of calls for requests and dedications. Here’s the Top 5 Most Requested songs for the weekend of 6/28/13. Thanks so much for calling in and giving your requests!
February 15th, 1968 - John Lennon and George Harrison, joined by their wives, flew to India to study meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Ringo and Paul would later join them however
September 2nd
1964 - The Beatles play a show at The Convention Hall in Philadelphia. There were race-riots days prior to the concert in Philly and The Beatles, who were strong civil rights supporters, are shocked to see
May 27th
1957 - Buddy Holly releases his only No. 1 hit, "That'll Be the Day." The song had its genesis in a trip to the movies by Holly, Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis in June 1956.
February 26th
1965 - Guitarist Jimmy Page released a solo single called 'She Just Satisfies' in the UK. Page played all the instruments on it except for the drums, and produced the track, as well as singing lead vocals.
November 26th:
1968 - Cream plays its farewell concert. The sellout performance is held at London's Royal Albert Hall.
1974 - Led Zeppelin spend their time rehearsing at London's Livewire Theatre while they wait for the release of Physical Graffiti...