In March 1st 2019, Country Music Hall of Fame member Fred Foster died age 87. He is credited as producer behind all of Roy Orbison’s biggest hits including ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’, ‘Only the Lonely’, and ‘Crying’ and also produced major hits for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Ray Stevens and Kris Kristofferson.
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Today in Music’s History
The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in the US, their first hit was in September this year with ‘Surfin’ Safari.’ Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, The Beach Boys first recorded the song at World Pacific Studios on February 8, 1962 in what was the band’s second ever recording session.
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Today in Music’s History
On June 25 1988, Debbie Gibson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Foolish Beat’, making Debbie (aged 17), the youngest female to write, produce and record a US No.1 single. A No.9 hit in the UK.
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Upcoming Movie : Kingdom of the planet of the apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an upcoming American science fiction action film directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman. It is the standalone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will introduce new characters and plots. In this movie, humans live in fear and apes must face an authoritarian leader who wants to establish his new power. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Studios in the United States on May 10, 2024.
