On August 26th 1978, Frankie Valli went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Barry Gibb song ‘Grease’. It went on to sell over 2 million in the States (a No. 3 hit in the UK).
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Adele confirms music hiatus
Adele is ready to take a lengthy hiatus and bid farewell to her fans for an undisclosed amount of time. Adele has told her fans she will not see them for an incredibly long time, after finishing the final show of her European tour in Munich, Germany.
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Today Music’s History
On May 3rd 1986, The Art Of Excellence by Tony Bennett became the first album in the US to be initially released on CD instead of the traditional vinyl format. The Art of Excellence was his first album after re-signing with his former label Columbia Records and began a rise in popularity that would continue through the 1990s.
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Today in Music’s History
On November 14th 1981, The Police had their fourth UK No.1 single with ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’, a No.3 hit in the US.
