On this day in 1972 – Harry Nilsson started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Badfinger song ‘Without You.’ He had heard Badfinger’s recording at a party and mistook it for a Beatles song. After realising it was not, he decided to cover the song for his 1971 album Nilsson Schmilsson. He wanted his version of the song to be a stark, but producer Richard Perry convinced him to turn it into a grand, crashing, theatrical monster-ballad, complete with orchestra. His vocal was recorded in a single take and his performance was rewarded with Nilsson’s second Grammy Award. His vocal was recorded in a single take and his performance was rewarded with Nilsson’s second Grammy Award.
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On this day in 2000 – John Lennon’s piano goes on display
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On this day in 2000 – John Lennon’s Steinway piano, on which he composed ‘Imagine’, went on display at the Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool, England. The piano was set to be auctioned on the Internet later in the year and was expected to fetch more than £1 million ($1.7 million).
Talking Heads Unveil 1975 ‘Psycho Killer’ Demo
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Talking Heads recently released a raw 1975 demo of their classic song, “Psycho Killer.”
The raw version is the latest preview of the band’s upcoming archival release, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live.
One of the earliest recordings by the original trio of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth, the version retains the iconic bassline of the final release but lacks the electric guitar flourishes that Jerry Harrison would later add.
The 1975 demo was recorded at CBS Studios during a session that produced rough cuts of several other songs from Talking Heads’ first two albums, including “Don’t Worry About the Government,” “The Book I Read,” “Thank You for Sending Me an Angel,” and “Stay Hungry.”
Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live continues a series of archival releases launched last year in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary.
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1979 – Blondie’s ‘Parallel Lines’ album goes number one in the UK
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On this day in 1979 – Blondie scored their first UK No.1 album when their third studio album Parallel Lines started a four-week run at the top of the charts. The album featured the singles ‘Heart Of Glass’, (their first No.1 hit on the American Billboard Hot 100), ‘Hanging On The Telephone’ and ‘Sunday Girl.’ Parallel Lines took its name from an unused track written by Harry and became the UK’s biggest-selling album of the year.
St. Louis CITY SC Unveil New Kit Honoring Tina Turner
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St. Louis CITY SC has unveiled The Tina Turner Kit, an historic collaboration with Adidas honoring the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and her deep ties to St. Louis.
The MLS team’s homage to Tina Turner marks the first Adidas collaboration with a female music artist on a kit across global sport and includes a number of cultural events to celebrate her impact on St. Louis, including a concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO), a Tina-focused pop-up shop, and a music-themed community education initiative for youth and young adults.
Born Anna Mae Bullock, Tina Turner moved to St. Louis at 16, where she found her voice performing in clubs across the region before becoming a global force – redefining performance, style, and female power on her own terms. Her story of reinvention and resilience mirrors the ethos of the city that shaped her.
Inspired by Turner’s electrifying stage presence, The Tina Turner Kit shimmers in gold – echoing the movement of her glamorous attire and the energy of her live performances. Her silhouette appears in metallic gold on the kit’s authentication tag, while her signature, rendered in CITY Red, nods to her iconic lipstick and nails.
Designed in partnership with Adidas and BMG, custodians of Turner’s music and image rights, the kit will serve as CITY SC’s secondary jersey for the 2026 and 2027 Major League Soccer seasons.
“Not only did Tina Turner change music, she impacted culture over decades and continues to permeate it today,” said Carolyn Kindle, CEO, St. Louis CITY SC. “It is a profound honor to celebrate her influence and legacy. St. Louis has long been home to so many artists who have shaped music history and Tina stands at the top of that list.”
“Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner presented by Purina,” a Tina Turner tribute performance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, will take place at Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th.
Source: RTT Music News
The Police’s Stewart Copeland Announces Summer 2026 Spoken Word Tour
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The Police co-founder and drummer Stewart Copeland has announced summer 2026 dates for his spoken word tour.
Titled “Have I Said Too Much – The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures,” the trek will kick off on June 3 at Amaturo Theatre in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before continuing for additional appearances in Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Boston, and more.
The trek is currently scheduled to wrap up on August 7 in Hopewell, Virginia. Tickets are on sale now.
“Have I Said Too Much” promises a 90-minute “evening of conversation with photos, videos, and a Q&A,” in which Copeland will address his time in The Police and other aspects of his career as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.
Stewart Copeland 2026 Tour Dates:
06/03 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Amaturo Theatre
06/05 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
06/06 – Melbourne, FL @ King Center for the Performing Arts
06/07 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
06/09 – Atlanta, GA @ City Winery
06/12 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theatre
06/13 – Austin, TX @ State Theatre
06/14 – Houston, TX @ Heights Theatre
06/16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
06/18 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ Coach House
06/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Presidio Theatre
06/27 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
06/28 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
07/07 – Old Saybrook, CT @ The Kate
07/09 – Boston, MA @ City Winery
07/10 – Waldoboro, ME @ The Waldo Theatre
07/11 – Concord, NH @ BNH Stage
07/12 – East Greenwich, RI @ Greenwich Odeum
07/14 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
07/16 – South Orange, NJ @ South Orange Performing Arts Center
07/17 – Pawling, NY @ Daryl’s House Club
07/18 – Phoenixville, PA @ The Colonial Theatre
07/19 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere
07/21 – Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head On Stage
07/22 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Palace Theatre
07/24 – Kent, OH @ The Kent Stage
07/25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage
07/28 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Parkway Theatre
07/30 – Milwaukee, WI @ Vivarium
07/31 – Skokie, IL @ North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
08/01 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Wealthy Theatre
08/04 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery
08/06 – Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester Performance Center
08/07 – Hopewell, VA @ The Beacon Theatre
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1985 – Bruce Springsteen Hiits Number One with ‘Born In The USA’ Album
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On this day in 1985 – Bruce Springsteen went to No.1 on the album chart with ‘Born In The USA’, his first No.1 album. The singers seventh studio album, was the best-selling album of 1985 in the United States (and also Springsteen’s most successful album ever). The album produced a record-tying string of seven Top 10 singles.
John Fogerty To Receive Johnny Mercer Award At Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction And Awards Gala
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award.
Fogerty will be presented with the award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, to be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 11.
The Johnny Mercer Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is exclusively reserved for a songwriter or songwriting team who has already been inducted in a prior year and whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer. Fogerty was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005.
SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, “The first time I heard Creedence Clearwater Revival, I was a mere highschooler. It was also the first time I heard John Fogerty’s voice, one of the most distinctive ever. To this day I’ve never heard anyone else sound like him. His unique songwriting ability is another quality. He’s one of those rare talents who is unmistakably himself.”
“His style of composition is rock and roll mastery. It’s what I’ve always personally believed in, something I call ‘The art of complex simplicity,” Rodgers added. “He’s done what I believe all great songwriters do. He makes us feel. He deserves this award as much as anyone who’s ever received it, or will receive it, in the future. I send my congratulations to John Fogerty.”
Fogerty wrote and recorded some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. As the songwriter, singer, lead guitarist, arranger, and producer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, three of his songs – “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” – have each surpassed one billion streams, placing Fogerty in Spotify’s Billions Club.
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1978 – Dire Straits begin recording their first album
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On this day in 1978 – Dire Straits began recording their first album at Basing Street Studios, London. The whole project cost £12,500 ($21,250) to produce. The album which featured the group’s breakthrough single ‘Sultans of Swing’ went on to enjoy a 132 week run on the UK chart. The inspiration for ‘Sultans of Swing’ came from Mark Knopfler witnessing a mediocre jazz band playing in the corner of a practically deserted pub. At the end of their performance, the lead singer came up to the microphone and announced that they were the “Sultans of Swing.”
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: MEDUSA
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Medusa”, a female 2 year old pocket-pit mix. Medusa weighs about 40-45 pounds, loves car rides, loves baths, and is a very well-behaved girl. Medusa loves everyone, including kids, other dogs and even cats! She loves cuddles, and would love to meet her new best friend! Medusa is fully vaccinated, vetted, spayed and microchipped and ready to go!
And since Medusa is the Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $50 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Medusa or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Medusa with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
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