September Birthdays
Born on September 7th, 1936
Buddy Holly
On this day in 1960, the Federal Communications Act in the US was amended to outlaw cash or gifts in exchange for what?
Airplay of Records on the radio
Be-Bop-A-Lula by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
Released in 1956
This lovely lady hails from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Maybe that's where she was thinking of when she clicked her heels together and said, "There's no place like home." Name that artist.
Judy Garland
100
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
Born on September 8th, 1932
On this day in 2009, Vera Lynn went to the No. 1 spot on the UK charts with her album "We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn," making her the oldest living artist to achieve the honor at 92 years old. During which war was Vera Lynn's song "We'll Meet Again" popular?
WWII
Released in 1971
This group of gals was originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were a huge success in the boogie-woogie scene in the 1940's. Who were they?
The Andrews Sisters
My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels
Born on September 29th, 1907
Gene Autry
On this day in 1965, this song written by Paul McCartney was released as a Beatles single in the US. The acoustic guitar heavy songs has themes of loss and regret and was originally vetoed by the band due to the fact that it was vastly different from their other material. Name that song.
Yesterday
She's Got You by Patsy Cline
Released in 1962
This Minneapolis, Minnesota musician was known for his stage presence and musical virtuosity, especially on the guitar. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 57 due to an accidental drug overdose. Name that musician.
Prince
300
Put Your Head on My Shoulder by Paul Anka
Born on September 26th, 1948
Olivia Newton-John
On this day in 1960, a campaign was launched in the UK to block this hit song by Ray Peterson. The protesters were claiming that the song was likely to inspire a teenage "glorious death cult" with it's lyrics about a teenager crashing his car in a race to win favor with his sweetheart. Name that song.
Tell Laura I Love Her
Tea for Two from No, No, Nanette
Released in 1925
This Minnesota singer/songwriter was romantically linked with Suze Rotolo, an American activist, and also Joan Baez, a folk singer. Who was that artist?
Bob Dylan
400
Downtown by Petula Clark
Born on September 29th, 1935
Jerry Lee Lewis
On this day in 1958, musician Cliff Richard made his debut on television with his hit "Move It." Before he was allowed on the show, the producers ordered him to remove what?
His sideburns
A Sunday Kind of Love by Belle, Leonard, Rhodes, and Prima
Released in 1946
This musician was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota in 1938. He was known for his hits "Summertime Blues" and "Twenty Flight Rock." Tragically, he died in a road accident when he was only 21 years old. Name that musician.
Eddie Cochran
500
April Come She Will by Simon & Garfunkel