Clyde McPhatter

June 13 in music history

Today: Hank Williams recorded “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” in 1952 (read more) - “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” (recorded 13 June…

10 years ago

Today: Van Morrison released His Band and the Street Choir in 1970

“Why did you leave America Why did you let me down, And now that things seem better off, Why do…

10 years ago

Today: The late Benny Goodman passed away in 1986 – 27 years ago

Benny Goodman was the first celebrated bandleader of the Swing Era, dubbed "The King of Swing," his popular emergence marking…

11 years ago

Today: Van Morrison released “His Band and the Street Choir” in 1970 – 42 years ago

 Morrison is still a brooder--"Why did you leave America?" he asks over and over on the final cut, and though…

11 years ago