Oldies Daysheet: Friday, January 22

BIRTHDAYS:

Former Journey frontman Steve Perry is 61.

Sam Cooke was born on this day in 1931 (some sources say 1935, the earlier date is believed to be correct)


MUSIC HISTORY:

In 1955

Bill Haley and the Comets' "Dim, Dim the Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.



In 1959

Buddy Holly made his last demo recording.



In 1960

Sam Cooke signed a deal with RCA Records, reportedly worth 100-thousand-dollars.



In 1961

The Miracles' "Shop Around" hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart.



In 1962

Gene Chandler made his TV debut appearing on "American Bandstand."



In 1963

Gerry and the Pacemakers recorded the song "How Do You Do It."



The Drifters recorded the song "On Broadway."



In 1965

The Rolling Stones kicked off an Australian tour with a show in Sydney. Roy Orbison and Dionne Warwick were also on the bill.



In 1966

The Beatles' "Day Tripper" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.



Herman's Hermits' "A Must To Avoid" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.



Paul Revere and the Raiders' "Just Like Me" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.



The Knickerbockers' "Lies" peaked at number 20 on the pop singles chart.



Lou Christie's "Lightning Strikes" broke into the Top 40.



The Beach Boys recorded the song "Wouldn't It Be Nice."



In 1967

The Spencer Davis Group's "Keep On Runnin'" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.



The Rolling Stones performed on the British show "Sunday Night at the London Palladium," but angered show producers when they refused to stand on the revolving stage for the grand finale.



Manfred Mann's Mike D'Abo and his wife Maggie London celebrated the birth of their daughter, Olivia.



In 1971

The Joe Cocker-Leon Russell touring film "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" opened at the Festival Palace in London.



John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the song "Power To The People."



In 1972

David Bowie came out as a bisexual in an interview with the British publication "Melody Music Maker."



The Stylistics' "You Are Everything" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.



The Carpenters' "Hurting Each Other" and Climax's "Precious and Few" broke into the Top 40.



Don McLean's album "American Pie" hit number one on the album chart.



In 1977

Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" hit number one on the pop singles chart.



Englebert Humperdinck's "After the Lovin'" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.



Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" broke into the Top 40.



The Paul McCartney and Wings live album "Wings Over America" hit number one on the chart.



In 1983

Golden Earring's "Twilight Zone" and Lionel Richie's "You Are" broke into the Top 40.



In 1984

Barry Manilow sang the national anthem at Super Bowl 18.



In 1985

Ringo Starr's family grew as son Zak got married.



In 1988

James Taylor released the album "Never Die Young."



In 1990

The Rolling Stones released the single "Almost Hear You Sigh" backed with "Break the Spell."



In 1994

Rod Stewart's collaboration with Bryan Adams and Sting, "All For Love," hit number one on the pop singles chart.



Crosby, Stills, and Nash were among the artists who performed at a Voters for Choice rally in Washington, DC.



In 2003

Bob Dylan made an unexpected appearance at the Sundance Film Festival, where the movie "Masked and Anonymous" made its debut.



Bee Gee Robin Gibb announced that, in the wake of brother and band mate Maurice Gibb's death, he and Barry Gibb were retiring the name The Bee Gees.



In 2004

Former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald was among the performers at a benefit concert for the Cumberland Heights clinic, a substance abuse center in the Nashville, Tennessee area.



The legendary New York Club the Bottom Line closed after the owners and the property landlord couldn't come up with a new lease agreement. The club had been experiencing financial difficulties. Numerous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young, Lou Reed, and Bonnie Raitt, had performed at the famed venue.



In 2008

Ringo Starr was supposed to be a guest on the syndicated "Live with Regis and Kelly," but just moments before he was expected to take the stage he bailed on the performance. He reportedly walked after learning that he'd have to cram the four-minute-and-15-second song he was to perform into a three-minute segment, and he didn't want to trim the tune.



Peter & Gordon performed at the Music Cafe in conjunction with the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. In addition, the movie "August," featuring David Bowie, had its first screening at the movie event.



In 2009

Rod Stewart denied that the much reported Faces reunion was happening. In addition, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea -- who had reportedly been tapped to play bass with the classic rock band -- said he knew nothing about taking part in a Faces tour.



Tito Jackson was on hand for the London opening of the musical "Thriller - Live," a tribute show honoring both Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.