THROWBACK THURSDAY
Welcome back to Throwback Thursday! Each week, I curate a playlist of songs that have come out this week in the past. Today, I bring you a collection of monumental songs from artists including Sinead O’Connor, Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Before we get into our playlist, however, lets review some historical music events that are also celebrating an anniversary.
In 1958, the first “Greatest Hits” song compilation was released by Johnny Mathis. This album concept became extremely popular in the following years, and some of the most famous bands and artists have followed suit by releasing their own; some including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles and David Bowie.
Bob Dylan released his debut self-titled album on March 19, 1962. His first album did not spark his stardom, however, which would happen only one year later.
With the release of her second album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got”, Sinead O’Connor has her breakthrough single. “Nothing Compares 2 U”, which is on our playlist this week, was written by Prince.
On March 21 1988, Lynyrd Skynyrd released a live album titled Southern by the Grace of God.” This album served as a tribute to the members of the band who had lost their lives in a tragic plane crash in 1977.
Moving into our playlist, towards the top we have “Already Gone” by the Eagles. The song was featured on their 1974 album On the Border, as the opening track, and was the first single. “Already Gone” has become a fan favorite, and is also featured on several of the band’s compilation albums.
“Brick” - Ben Folds Five (1997)
“Already Gone”- Eagles (1974)
“Takin’ It To The Streets” - The Doobie Brothers (1976)
“Rock And Roll All Nite” - Kiss (1975)
“You’re No Good”- Bob Dylan (1962)
“Nothing Compares 2 U”- Sinead O’Connor (1990)
“Free Bird- Live At Reunion Arena, Dallas 1987” - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1988)
“The Final Cut”- Pink Floyd (1983)
“Twist And Shout” - The Beatles (1963)
“Run to the Hills” - Iron Maiden (1982)
“Takin’ It to the Streets” is the title track off of the Doobie Brothers 1976 album. This song was highly praised and became one of the band’s biggest hits. This was The Doobie Brothers’ first song with Michael McDonald on lead vocals.
Featured on their 1975 album Dressed to Kill, “Rock and Roll All Nite” became Kiss’ signature song. The song became a fan and crowd favorite, and often serves as a concert closer.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s album Southern by the Grace of God, as mentioned, is a tribute album to members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines, who were killed in a plane crash in 1977. This album features a 14 minute instrumental version of their world renowned song “Free Bird”, in which the crowd carries the vocals.
This week, we close our playlist with another famous hit, “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles. “Twist and Shout” was originally recorded by the Top Notes, and later became a widely covered song. The Beatles rendition of the tune was included on their debut album Please Please Me, and was recorded in a single take.
Join us next week for a brand new playlist with blasts from the past from your favorite artists and bands!
