What happened in 1926?
Here’s a look at the World as it was 1oo years ago. The year 1926 stood at a crossroads between Victorian-era invention and the unmistakably modern world, and the international news of the year reflected rapid technological change, political instability, and cultural spectacle. One of the most symbolic moments came in January when Scottish inventor
While this single almost made number 1 on the Hot 100 chart (number 2), it was number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Easy Listening chart and the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 chart.
“Classical Gas” is an instrumental composition written and performed by American guitarist Mason Williams, originally released in 1968 on his album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record. Blending classical guitar stylings with a pop-rock arrangement, the piece became an unexpected mainstream success,
My second 2023 inductee, 14th overall, is Sir Paul McCartney. He is the first to be in my hall twice, once for The Beatles and now for his post-Beatle career.
The Beatles’ bassist, vocalist, and songwriter would continue solo beginning in 1970 at the sign of the break-up of the band. He would release his first LP, McCartney, a month before the release of The Beatles’ swansong Let It Be. The album, rich with experimentation, has McCartney performing all instruments and vocals himself, aside from some backing vocals performed by Linda McCartney. It also contained the song, “Maybe I’m Amazed”.
