Time Hop Music Du Jour (9/24)

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September 24

 

1966 James Hendrix arrives in London with only the clothes on his back and his manager.  He then legally changes his name to Jimi Hendrix.

http://youtu.be/TLV4_xaYynY

 


 

1983 Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It” is no.1 on the US singles chart

http://youtu.be/Nd4E9ePUrok

 


 

1984 “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club started a 6 week run at #1 on the UK singles chart

http://youtu.be/JmcA9LIIXWw

 


 

 

1988 Bobby McFerrin’s memorable hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy” spends 2 weeks at no. 1 in the US

http://youtu.be/yv-Fk1PwVeU

 


 

1991 The album “Nevermind” by Nirvana is released in the US. The album has now sold over 30 million copies and features such iconic songs as “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “In Bloom,” “Come as You Are,” and my personal favorite “Lithium.”

http://youtu.be/hTWKbfoikeg