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Contents 1 Events 2 Albums released 3 Biggest hit songs 4 Top hit records 5 Published popular music 6 Classical music 7 Opera 8 Musical theater 9 Musical films 10 Births 11 Deaths

Events

• August 7 - Carlo Bergonzi makes his professional debut as Schaunard in La Bohème at the Arena Argentina in Catania. This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s The table of years in music is a tabular display of all years in Music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year Events January 21 - Paul Sacher conducts the world premiere of Béla Bartók 's Music for Strings Percussion and Celesta Events January 16 Benny Goodman plays the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall. Events Publication of Music Here and Now, book by Ernst Krenek March 23 – Béla Bartók 's Violin Concerto Events January - Frank Sinatra joins the Tommy Dorsey orchestra July 20 - Billboard magazine publishes its first "Music Events January 5 - Ernesto Bonino debuts on Italian Radio January 15 - Olivier Messiaen 's Events Bunk Johnson makes his first recordings Capitol Records founded by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Events January 1, 1943 - Frank Sinatra appears at The Paramount causing a mob scene of hysterical bobby-soxers to Events Jo Stafford launches her solo career Frank Sinatra begins his film career with the musical Higher and Higher Events The Motion Picture Daily Fame Poll designates Bing Crosby "Top Male Vocalist" for the ninth straight year Events February 8 - Béla Bartók 's Piano Concerto No 3 is premiered posthumously by György Sándor with Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. Events December 29 - Les Paul and Mary Ford marry Mitch Miller begins his career as one of the 20th century's Events January 3 - Sam Phillips launches Sun Records at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis Tennessee. Events July 11 - Disc jockey and music promoter Alan Freed broadcasts his first Rhythm and blues radio programme from station WJW in Events Pierre Schaeffer publishes his A la recherche d'une musique concrète (The Search for a Concrete Music, an explanation of his experimental Events Arthur Bliss replaces Arnold Bax as Master of the Queen's Music. Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here to Eternity, 1953 resuscitating his singing Events January 1 - RCA victor announces a marketing plan called "Operation TNT Events The Malt Shop Era Begins With Love Is Strange By Mickey & Sylvia January 1 - Blue Suede Shoes Events January 5 - Renato Carosone and his band start their American tour in Cuba. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1910s decade ran from January 1 1910 through December 31 1919 The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. List of years in Art Events Peggy Guggenheim closes The Art of This Century Gallery Journalist Tancrede Marcil Jr Explorations Excavations Stuart Piggott begins excavations at Cairnpapple Hill in Scotland. The year 1947 in architecture involved some significant events The year 1947 in literature involved some significant events and new books The year 1947 in Science and Technology involved some significant events listed below Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Carlo Bergonzi (born 13 July 1924) is an Italian operatic Tenor.
• October - Enrico De Angelis leaves Quartetto Cetra to join the army. Enrico De Angelis was an Italian Singer of 1940s In 1940 he founded a vocal quartet named Quartetto Egie together with Tata Giacobetti Quartetto Cetra, or simply I Cetra, was an Italian vocal quartet established during 1940s Lucia Mannucci replaces him. Lucia Mannucci (born 18 May 1920) is an Italian singer best known as one of the singers of Quartetto Cetra, a very famous Italian vocal quartet
• Jack Brymer becomes principal clarinettist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. John (Jack Alexander Brymer ( 27 January, 1915 – 15 September, 2003) born in South Shields, was a British Clarinetist The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ( RPO) is a British Orchestra based in London.
• Patti Page signs with Mercury. Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists
• Frankie Laine earns the first of his 21 gold records. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007)
• Kay Starr signs with Capitol. Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer.
• George Jones begins performing. George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931 in Saratoga Texas) is an award-winning American Country music singer known for his long list of
• Ernesto Bonino embarks on his Latin American tour. Ernesto Pietro Bonino ( 16 January[[ 922]]&mdash 29 April[[ 008]] was an Italian singer of pop and jazz standards whose peak of popularity was during the

Albums released

• Music Out of the Moon - Les Baxter
• The Jolson Album Vol. Les Baxter ( March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was an American musician and composer 1 - Al Jolson

Biggest hit songs

The following songs achieved the highest chart positions in the limited set of charts available for 1947. Al Jolson (May 26 1886 October 23 1950 born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer comedian and actor and the first openly

#	Artist	Title	Year	Country	Chart Entries
1	Francis Craig	Near You	1947		US 1940s 1 - Sep 1947, US 1 for 12 weeks Sep 1947, US BB 6 of 1947, POP 14 of 1947, Europe 85 of the 1940s, RIAA 355
2	James Baskett	Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah	1947		US BB 1 of 1947, Oscar in 1947, POP 1 of 1947, AFI 47
3	Vaughn Monroe	Ballerina	1947		US 1940s 1 - Nov 1947, US 1 for 10 weeks Dec 1947, US BB 7 of 1947, POP 7 of 1947, Europe 56 of the 1940s
4	Ted Weems	Heartaches	1947		US 1940s 1 - Mar 1947, US 1 for 12 weeks Mar 1947, US BB 11 of 1947, POP 20 of 1947
5	Perry Como	Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)	1947		US 1940s 1 - Jun 1947, US 1 for 3 weeks Jun 1947, US BB 13 of 1947, POP 21 of 1947

Top hit records

• "Across The Alley From The Alamo" - The Mills Brothers
• "All Of Me" - Frankie Laine
• "Almost Like Being In Love" - Jo Stafford
• "Always" - Frank Sinatra
• "The Anniversary Song" recorded by:
  • Al Jolson
  • Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
  • Guy Lombardo
  • Dinah Shore
  • Andy Russell
• "Anything You Can Do" - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby & Dick Haymes
• "April Showers" - Al Jolson
• "Autumn in New York" - Jo Stafford
• "Ballerina" - Vaughn Monroe
• "But Beautiful" - Frankie Laine
• "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba" - Perry Como
• "Civilization", recorded by
  • The Andrews Sisters and Danny Kaye
  • Louis Prima
  • Jack Smith
  • Ray McKinley
  • Woody Herman
• "Daddy-O (I’m Gonna Teach You Some Blues") - Dinah Shore
• "The Darktown Poker Club" - Phil Harris
• "Do It Again" - Jane Russell
• "Feudin' And Fightin'" - Dorothy Shay
• "Fool That I Am" - Georgia Gibbs
• "Frankie And Johnny" - Guy Lombardo & Kenny Gardner
• "Galway Bay" - Bing Crosby
• "Golden Earrings" - Peggy Lee
• "Haunted Heart" - Jo Stafford
• "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" - Frank Sinatra
• "Heartaches" - Ted Weems
• "How Are Things In Glocca Morra?" - Dick Haymes
• "Huggin' And Chalkin'" - Hoagy Carmichael
• "I Wish I Didn't Love You So" - Vaughn Monroe
• "If I Loved You" - Jo Stafford
• "In the Still of the Night" - Jo Stafford
• "Inspiration Point" - Frankie Laine
• "It Only Happens Once" - Frankie Laine
• "Let Me Sing And I'm Happy" - Al Jolson
• "I've Got A Crush On You" - Frank Sinatra
• "Ivy" - Jo Stafford
• "Linda" - Buddy Clark & The Ray Noble Orchestra
• "Loaded Pistols, Loaded Dice" - Phil Harris
• "The Lonesome Road" - Dinah Shore
• "Mam'selle", recorded by
  • Frankie Laine
  • Art Lund
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Dick Haymes
  • Dennis Day
  • The Pied Pipers
• "Make Believe" - Jo Stafford
• "Managua, Nicaragua" - Freddy Martin
• "Mean To Me" - Frank Sinatra
• "Near You", recorded by
  • The Andrews Sisters
  • Francis Craig
• "Nevertheless" - Frankie Laine
• "Night And Day" - Frank Sinatra
• "Peg O' My Heart", recorded by
  • Buddy Clark
  • The Harmonicats
  • The Three Suns
• "Put 'Em In A Box" - Frankie Laine
• "Put Yourself In My Place, Baby" - Frankie Laine
• "Serenade of the Bells"
  • Jo Stafford
  • Sammy Kaye
  • Kay Kyser
• "Shine" - Frankie Laine
• "Sincerely Yours" - The Ink Spots
• "Singing The Blues" - Frankie Laine
• "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)" - Tex Williams
• "The Spaniard That Blighted My Life - Al Jolson & Bing Crosby
• "A Sunday Kind Of Love" - Frankie Laine
• "That Ain't Right" - Frankie Laine
• "Too Fat Polka" - Arthur Godfrey
• "We'll Be Together Again" - Frankie Laine
• "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" - Perry Como
• "The Whiffenpoof Song" - Bing Crosby
• "You Do", recorded by
  • Bing Crosby
  • Vic Damone
  • Vaughn Monroe
  • Dinah Shore
  • Margaret Whiting

Published popular music

• "Across the Alley From the Alamo" w. "Dynamite" is the official Fight song of Vanderbilt University, written by Francis Craig. " Near You " is a popular Song. The music was written by Francis Craig, the lyrics by Kermit Goell. James Baskett ( February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an Oscar winning American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle " Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah " is a song from the Disney 1946 Live action and Animated Movie Song of the South Vaughn Wilton Monroe ( October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was an American Singer, Trumpeter and Big band leader "Ballerina" is a popular Song. The music was written by Bob Russell, the lyrics by Carl Sigman. Wilfred Theodore (Ted Weems (originally Wemyes ( 26 September, 1901 - 6 May, 1963) was a United States Bandleader and "Heartaches" is a popular Song with music by Al Hoffman and lyrics by John Clenner. Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality "Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep" is a popular Song. The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor " The Anniversary Song " is a popular Song.Also known as " The Waves of the Danube " (Valurile Dunării was written by Al Jolson (May 26 1886 October 23 1950 born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer comedian and actor and the first openly Tex Beneke (b Gordon Lee Beneke February 12, 1914, Fort Worth, Texas - May 30, 2000, Costa Mesa, California was an American The Glenn Miller Orchestra was originally formed in 1937 by Glenn Miller. Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (born June 19, 1902 in London Ontario; died November 5, 1977) was a Canadian Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American Singer, Actress Andy Russell ( September 16, 1919 - April 16, 1992) was an American popular vocalist specializing in traditional pop The Andrews Sisters were a Close harmony singing group consisting of sisters LaVerne Sophie Andrews ( Contralto; July 6, 1911 &ndash May Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Dick Haymes ( September 13, 1918 &ndash March 28, 1980) was an Actor and one of the most popular male vocalists of Al Jolson (May 26 1886 October 23 1950 born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer comedian and actor and the first openly Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Vaughn Wilton Monroe ( October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was an American Singer, Trumpeter and Big band leader Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) "Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep" is a popular Song. Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality "Civilization" is a popular Song. It was written by Bob Hilliard and Carl Sigman and published in 1947 and introduced The Andrews Sisters were a Close harmony singing group consisting of sisters LaVerne Sophie Andrews ( Contralto; July 6, 1911 &ndash May Danny Kaye ( January 18, 1913 – March 3, 1987) was an American award-winning Actor, Singer and Comedian Louis Prima ( December 7, 1910 Legacy The Prima-Butera arrangements and recordings continued to be copied by younger musicians including David "Smilin" Jack Smith ( 16 November 1913, Seattle Washington - July 3, 2006) born Jack Ward Smith was a Crooner Ray McKinley ( June 18 1910 &ndash May 7 1995) was an American jazz drummer, Singer, and Bandleader Woodrow Charles Herman ( May 16 1913 &ndash October 29 1987) better known as Woody Herman, was an American Jazz Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American Singer, Actress Phil Harris (born Wonga Philip Harris) ( June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American Singer, Jane Russell (born June 21) is an American film actress and Sex symbol. Dorothy Shay ( April 21, 1921 – October 22, 1978) was a popular comedic recording artist in the late 1940s and early 1950s who later became Georgia Gibbs ( August 17 1919 - December 9 2006) was an American singer most popular in the 1950s Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (born June 19, 1902 in London Ontario; died November 5, 1977) was a Canadian Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music " Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas " is a Christmas song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me In St Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Wilfred Theodore (Ted Weems (originally Wemyes ( 26 September, 1901 - 6 May, 1963) was a United States Bandleader and " How Are Things in Glocca Morra? " is a popular Song about a fictional village in Ireland. Dick Haymes ( September 13, 1918 &ndash March 28, 1980) was an Actor and one of the most popular male vocalists of Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (November 22 1899 – December 27 1981 was an American Composer, Pianist, singer actor and bandleader Vaughn Wilton Monroe ( October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was an American Singer, Trumpeter and Big band leader "If I Loved You" is a Show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Al Jolson (May 26 1886 October 23 1950 born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer comedian and actor and the first openly Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music " Linda " is a popular Song. It was written by Jack Lawrence, and published in 1946. Buddy Clark ( July 26, 1911 - October 1, 1949) was a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s Ray Noble ( December 17, 1903 &ndash April 3, 1978) was a British Bandleader, Composer, arranger and Actor Phil Harris (born Wonga Philip Harris) ( June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American Singer, Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American Singer, Actress " Mam'selle " is a bittersweet song about a rendez-vous with a "mam'selle" ( mademoiselle) in a small café Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Art Lund ( 1 April 1915, Salt Lake City, Utah — 31 May 1990, Holliday, Utah) was a famous Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Dick Haymes ( September 13, 1918 &ndash March 28, 1980) was an Actor and one of the most popular male vocalists of Dennis Day ( May 21, 1916, New York City – June 22, 1988, Los Angeles California) born Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty The Pied Pipers were a popular Singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music " Managua Nicaragua " is a popular Song. The music was written by Irving Fields, the lyrics by Albert Gamse. Frederick Alfred (Freddy Martin ( December 9 1906 – September 30 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor " Near You " is a popular Song. The music was written by Francis Craig, the lyrics by Kermit Goell. The Andrews Sisters were a Close harmony singing group consisting of sisters LaVerne Sophie Andrews ( Contralto; July 6, 1911 &ndash May "Dynamite" is the official Fight song of Vanderbilt University, written by Francis Craig. "Nevertheless I'm in Love with You" (sometimes referred to simply as "Nevertheless") is a popular Song written by Harry Ruby Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor " Peg o' My Heart " is a popular song written by Alfred Bryan and composed by Fred Fisher. Buddy Clark ( July 26, 1911 - October 1, 1949) was a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s The Harmonicats are an American Harmonica -based group Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad (chromatic lead harmonica Bob "Put 'em in a Box Tie 'em with a Ribbon and Throw 'em in the Deep Blue Sea" is a popular Song. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) "Serenade of the Bells" is a popular Song. It was written by Kay Twomey, Al Goodhart, and Al Urbano and published in Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Sammy Kaye (born Samuel Zarnocay Jr 13 March 1910, Lakewood, Ohio &mdash died 2 June 1987, Ridgewood James Kern (“Kay” Kyser ( June 18, 1905, Rocky Mount North Carolina – July 23, 1985, Chapel Hill North Carolina Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) The Ink Spots were a popular black vocal group that helped define the Musical genre that led to Rhythm & blues and Rock and roll, and the subgenre Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Tex Williams (born Sollie Paul Williams) August 23, 1917 &ndash October 11, 1985) was an American Western swing musician Al Jolson (May 26 1886 October 23 1950 born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer comedian and actor and the first openly Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Arthur Morton Leo Godfrey ( August 31 1903 &ndash March 16 1983) was an American Radio and Television broadcaster Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) " When You Were Sweet Sixteen " is a popular Song.It was written by James Thornton. Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Vic Damone (born June 12, 1928) is an Italian American Singer. Vaughn Wilton Monroe ( October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) was an American Singer, Trumpeter and Big band leader Dinah Shore (born Frances Rose Shore February 29, 1916 - February 24, 1994) was an American Singer, Actress Margaret Whiting (born 22 July 1924 Detroit Michigan) is a singer of American Popular music who first made her reputation during the 1940s and 1950s m. Joe Green
• "Afraid to Fall in Love" w. Ralph Blane m. Ralph Blane ( July 26, 1914 - November 13, 1995) was an American Composer, Lyricist, and performer Harry Warren. Harry Warren ( December 24, 1893 &ndash September 22, 1981; born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna in Brooklyn, New York Introduced by Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven in the 1948 film Summer Holiday
• "Ah, But It Happens" w. Mickey Rooney (born Joseph Yule Jr; September 23, 1920) is an American Film Actor and Entertainer whose Gloria Mildred DeHaven (born July 23, Los Angeles California) is an American actress. Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. Summer Holiday is a Musical film released in 1948, starring Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven. William Dunham m. Walter Kent
• "Almost Like Being in Love" w. "Almost Like Being in Love" is a popular Song published in 1947. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe. Introduced by David Brooks and Marion Bell in the musical Brigadoon. David Brooks is the name of David Allen Brooks (born 1947 American film and television actor who played archaeologist Max Eilerson on the science-fiction Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Performed in the 1954 film version by Gene Kelly. Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here to Eternity, 1953 resuscitating his singing Eugene Curran “Gene” Kelly ( August 23, &ndash February 2,) was an American Dancer, Actor, Singer, director
• "And Mimi" w. m. Jimmy Kennedy & Nat Simon
• "Apalachicola F. Jimmy Kennedy ( 20 July 1902 &ndash 6 April 1984) OBE was a Songwriter, predominantly a Lyricist putting words L. A. " w. Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. Introduced by Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in the film Road to Rio
• "An Apple Blossom Wedding" w. Bob Hope, KBE KCSG ( May 29, 1903 &ndash July 27, 2003) was an American comedian and actor who appeared in Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby ( May 3, 1903 &ndash October 14, 1977) was an Academy Award winning American Popular Road to Rio is a 1947 Comedy film, directed by Norman Z McLeod and starring Bing Crosby as Scat Sweeney Bob Hope m. Jimmy Kennedy & Nat Simon
• "April in Portugal" w. Jimmy Kennedy ( 20 July 1902 &ndash 6 April 1984) OBE was a Songwriter, predominantly a Lyricist putting words " April in Portugal " is a popular Song, also named "The Whisp'ring Serenade Jose Galhardo (Port) Jimmy Kennedy (Eng) m. Jimmy Kennedy ( 20 July 1902 &ndash 6 April 1984) OBE was a Songwriter, predominantly a Lyricist putting words Raul Ferrão
• "Autumn Leaves" ("Les Feuilles Mortes") w. " Autumn Leaves " is a much-recorded Popular song. Originally a 1945 French song " Les feuilles mortes " (literally "Dead Leaves" (Eng) Johnny Mercer (Fr) Jacques Prévert m. John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer ( November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American Songwriter and Singer Jacques Prévert (ʒak pʀeˈvɛʀ in French February 4, 1900 - April 11, 1977) was a French Poet and Screenwriter Joseph Kosma
• "Ballerina" w. Joseph Kosma (born Kozma József October 22, 1905 in Budapest, died August 7, 1969 outside Paris) was a Hungarian m. Bob Russell & Carl Sigman
• "Beg Your Pardon" w. Sidney Keith Russell known as Bob Russell ( 25 April 1914 - February 1970 was an American songwriter born in Passaic New Jersey. Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter m. Francis Craig & Beasley Smith
• "Big Brass Band from Brazil" w. m. Bob Hilliard & Carl Sigman
• "Bloop Bleep" w. Bob Hilliard (28 January 1918 - 1 February 1971 was an American Lyricist, born in New York. Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter m. Frank Loesser
• "Blue Shadows on the Trail" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American Johnny Lange m. Elliot Daniel
• "Bouquet of Roses" w. m. Steve Nelson & Bob Hilliard
• "Busy Doing Nothing" w. Bob Hilliard (28 January 1918 - 1 February 1971 was an American Lyricist, born in New York. Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen
• "But Beautiful" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. " But Beautiful " is a popular Song. The music was written by Jimmy Van Heusen, the lyrics by Johnny Burke. Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen
• "Buttons and Bows" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. "Buttons and Bows" is a popular Song. The music was written by Jay Livingston, the lyrics by Ray Evans. m. Jay Livingston & Ray Evans
• "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba" w. Jay Livingston ( March 28, 1915 – October 17, 2001) was a partner with Ray Evans in a composing and songwriter duo best Raymond Bernard Evans ( February 4 1915 – February 15 2007) was an American Songwriter. "Chi-Baba Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep" is a popular Song. m. Mack David, Jerry Livingston & Al Hoffman
• "Cigarettes, Whisky, And Wild, Wild Women" w. Mack David ( July 5, 1912 - December 30, 1993) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his work in film and television in the Jerry Livingston (born March 25, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, died on July 1, 1987) was an American Songwriter Al Hoffman ( September 25 1902 &ndash July 21 1960) a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame since 1984 was a hit songwriter active in m. Tim Spencer
• "Civilization" w. "Civilization" is a popular Song. It was written by Bob Hilliard and Carl Sigman and published in 1947 and introduced m. Bob Hilliard & Carl Sigman. Bob Hilliard (28 January 1918 - 1 February 1971 was an American Lyricist, born in New York. Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter Introduced by Elaine Stritch in the revue Angel in the Wings
• "Clancy Lowered the Boom" w. Elaine Stritch (born February 2 1926) A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical Entertainment that combines Music, dance and sketches. m. Hy Heath & Johnny Lange
• "Come to Me, Bend to Me" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
• "Come to the Mardi Gras" w. (Eng) Ervin Drake & Jimmy Shirl (Port) Max Bulhoes & Milton De Oliviera m. Max Bulhoes & Milton De Oliviera
• "Confess" w. Confess is a popular Song written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss. m. Bennie Benjamin & George David Weiss
• "Cuanto Le Gusta" w. Claude A ("Bennie" Benjamin was a Songwriter, often teaming with George David Weiss. George David Weiss (born April 9, 1921) is an American Songwriter and President of the Songwriters Guild of America. Ray Gilbert m. Ray Gilbert ( 5 September 1912, Hartford Connecticut &ndash 3 March 1976, Los Angeles California) was a Lyricist Gabriel Ruiz
• "Don't Smoke in Bed" w. Gabriel Osvaldo Ruiz (born January 23 1980 in Arrecífes) is an Argentine football defender currently without a club m. Willard Robison
• "Don't Telephone, Don't Telegraph, Tell a Woman" w. Willard Robison ( September 18, 1894 - June 24, 1968) was an American composer of popular song m. Al Stewart & Tex Williams
• "Down by the Station" adapted from a children's song by Lee Ricks & Slim Gaillard
• "Down the Old Spanish Trail" Kenneth Leslie-Smith & Jimmy Kennedy
• "The Dream of Olwen" w. Bulee "Slim" Gaillard ( January 4, 1916 &ndash February 26, 1991) was an American jazz singer songwriter pianist and guitarist Jimmy Kennedy ( 20 July 1902 &ndash 6 April 1984) OBE was a Songwriter, predominantly a Lyricist putting words Winifred May m. Charles Williams
• "Everybody Loves Somebody" w. " Everybody Loves Somebody " is a song written in 1947 by Irving Taylor and Ken Lane. Irving Taylor m. Irving Taylor ( 8 April 1914 in Brooklyn, NY - 3 December 1983 in Westlake Village Los Angeles, CA) was an Ken Lane
• "Everybody's Gonna Have A Wonderful Time Up There" Lee Roy Abernathy
• "Ev'ry Day I Love You" w. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jule Styne
• "A Fella with an Umbrella" w. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially m. Irving Berlin
• "For Every Man There's a Woman" w. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters Leo Robin m. Leo Robin ( 6 April, 1900 &ndash 29 December, 1984) was an American Composer, Lyricist and Songwriter Harold Arlen. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Introduced by Tony Martin in the 1948 film Casbah
• "Four Brothers" by Jimmy Giuffre
• "Fun And Fancy Free" w. Tony Martin (born December 25 1912) is an American Actor and traditional pop Singer. Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. The Casbah ( French) or as transliterated from Arabic Qasba (from qasba, قصبة ' Citadel ' is specifically the citadel of Algiers James Peter Giuffre ( April 26, 1921 &ndash April 24, 2008) was an American Jazz composer arranger and Saxophone m. Bennie Benjamin & George Weiss
• "Galway Bay" w. Claude A ("Bennie" Benjamin was a Songwriter, often teaming with George David Weiss. George David Weiss (born April 9, 1921) is an American Songwriter and President of the Songwriters Guild of America. m. Dr Arthur Colahan
• "The Gentleman Is A Dope" w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
• "Good Rockin' Tonight" w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York m. Roy Brown
• "Haunted Heart" w. Howard Dietz m. Arthur Schwartz
• "The Heather On The Hill" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
• "Here Comes Santa Claus" w. m. Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman
• "Here I'll Stay" w. Orvon Gene Autry ( September 29 1907 &ndash October 2 1998) was an American performer who gained fame as The Singing Cowboy Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Kurt Weill
• "Hooray For Love" w. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Kurt Julian Weill ( March 2, 1900 &ndash April 3, Leo Robin m. Leo Robin ( 6 April, 1900 &ndash 29 December, 1984) was an American Composer, Lyricist and Songwriter Harold Arlen. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Introduced by Tony Martin and Yvonne DeCarlo in the 1948 film Casbah
• "A Hundred And Sixty Acres" w. Tony Martin (born December 25 1912) is an American Actor and traditional pop Singer. Yvonne De Carlo ( September 1, 1922 &ndash January 8, 2007) was a Canadian -born American Film and Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. The Casbah ( French) or as transliterated from Arabic Qasba (from qasba, قصبة ' Citadel ' is specifically the citadel of Algiers m. David Kapp
• "Hurry On Down" w. m. Nellie Lutcher
• "I Like'em Fat Like That" w. Nellie Lutcher ( October 15 1912 - June 8 2007) was an African-American R&B and m. Claude Demetrius, Louis Jordan, J. Mayo Williams
• "I Still Get Jealous" w. Claude Demetrius (born August 3, 1916 - May 1, 1988) was an African American songwriter Louis Jordan ( July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was a pioneering American Jazz, Blues and Rhythm & blues Jay Mayo "Ink" Williams (September 25 1894 - January 2 1980 was a pioneering African-American producer of recorded Blues music Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jule Styne
• "I Tipped My Hat And Slowly Rode Away" w. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially m. Larry Marks & Dick Charles
• "I Wish I Didn't Love You So" w. m. Frank Loesser
• "Ichabod" Don Raye & Gene De Paul
• "If You Stub Your Toe On The Moon" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American Gene de Paul ( June 17, 1919 - February 27, 1988) was an American Pianist, Composer and Songwriter Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen
• "I'll Dance At Your Wedding" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. Herb Magidson m. Ben Oakland
• "I'll Go Home With Bonnie Jean" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
• "I'm My Own Grandpaw" w. m. Dwight Latham & Moe Jaffe
• "It Only Happens When I Dance With You" w. Moe Jaffe (born October 23, 1901, in Vilna, now Lithuania &ndash died December 2, 1972, in Englewood New Jersey m. Irving Berlin
• "It Takes a Long, Long Train With a Red Caboose" w. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters m. Larry Marks & Dick Charles
• "It Was Written in the Stars" w. " It Was Written in the Stars " is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Ted Koehler, it was written for the 1948 film Casbah Leo Robin m. Leo Robin ( 6 April, 1900 &ndash 29 December, 1984) was an American Composer, Lyricist and Songwriter Harold Arlen
• "It's a Most Unusual Day" w. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Harold Adamson m. Jimmy McHugh
• "It's Magic" w. "It's Magic" is a popular Song. The music was written by Jule Styne, the lyrics by Sammy Cahn. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jule Styne
• "Ivy" w. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially m. Hoagy Carmichael
• "Kokomo, Indiana" w. Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael (November 22 1899 – December 27 1981 was an American Composer, Pianist, singer actor and bandleader Mack Gordon m. Josef Myrow
• "Laroo Laroo Lilli Bolero" w. Sylvia Dee & Elizabeth Moore m. Sidney Lippman
• "Lazy Countryside" w. m. Bobby Worth
• "Life Gets Tee-jus, Don't It" w. m. Carson Robison
• "A Little Bird Told Me" w. Carson Jay Robison ( August 4, 1890 - March 24, 1957) was an American Country music Singer and Songwriter " A Little Bird Told Me " is a popular song It was written by Harvey O m. Harvey O. Brooks
• "Look To The Rainbow" w. E.Y. Harburg m. Edgar Yipsel Harburg ( April 8 1896 – March 4 1981) best known as Yip Harburg, was an American Lyricist Burton Lane
• "Love Is Where You Find It" w. Burton Lane ( February 2, 1912, New York City - January 5, 1997, New York City) was an American Composer Earl K. Brent m. Nacio Herb Brown
• "Love Somebody" w. Nacio Herb Brown ( February 22, 1896 - September 28, 1964) was an American writer of popular songs, movie scores and " Love Somebody " is a popular Song. It was written by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer and published in 1947 (see 1947 in music m. Joan Whitney & Alex Kramer
• "The Maharajah Of Magador" w. Joan Whitney Kramer ( 1914 - July 12, 1990) was an American Singer and Songwriter. Alex J Kramer ( May 30, 1903 - February 10, 1998) was an American Songwriter. m. Lewis Harris & John Jacob Loeb
• "Mam'selle" w. " Mam'selle " is a bittersweet song about a rendez-vous with a "mam'selle" ( mademoiselle) in a small café Mack Gordon m. Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler, 21 June 1904 - 1 March 1959) was an American Composer and Lyricist Edmund Goulding
• "Mañana" w. Edmund Goulding ( March 20, 1891 - December 24, 1959) was a film director " Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me " is a popular Song that was written by Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour and published in 1947 m. Peggy Lee & Dave Barbour
• "Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner" w. Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Dave Barbour (May 28 1912 Long Island - December 11 1965 Malibu) was an American musician m. Hubert Gregg
• "Maybe You'll Be There" w. Hubert Gregg ( July 14 1914 - March 30 2004) was a BBC broadcaster, Writer and stage Actor " Maybe You'll Be There " is a popular Song composed by Rube Bloom, with lyrics written by Sammy Gallop. Sammy Gallop m. Rube Bloom
• "Nature Boy" w. Reuben Bloom (April 24 1902&mdashMarch 30 1976 was a Jewish American Composer of popular songs " Nature Boy " is a song by Eden ahbez, published in 1947 m. Eden Ahbez
• "Near You" w. eden ahbez (born George Alexander Aberle in Brooklyn New York on April 15, 1908; died March 4, 1995) was an American " Near You " is a popular Song. The music was written by Francis Craig, the lyrics by Kermit Goell. Kermit Goell m. Francis Craig
• "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" w. "Dynamite" is the official Fight song of Vanderbilt University, written by Francis Craig. Buddy Bernier m. Jerome (Jerry) Brainin
• "Now Is The Hour" w. "Now Is the Hour" is a popular song adapted from a traditional Māori song m. Maewa Kaihan, Clement Scott & Dorothy Stewart
• "(I'd Like to Get You on a) Slow Boat to China" w. m. Frank Loesser
• "Once And For Always" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen
• "Papa Won't You Dance With Me?" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jule Styne
• "Pass That Peace Pipe" w. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially Ralph Blane m. Hugh Martin
• "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" w. Quizás Quizás Quizás (also known as Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps in English a popular song by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés (Eng) Joe Davis (Span. ) Osvaldo Farrés m. Osvaldo Farrés Quizás, Quizás, Quizás
• "Please Stop Playing Those Blues, Boys" Claude Demetrius & Fleecie Moore
• "Put 'Em In A Box, Tie 'Em With A Ribbon, And Throw 'Em In The Deep Blue Sea" w. Quizás Quizás Quizás (also known as Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps in English a popular song by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés Claude Demetrius (born August 3, 1916 - May 1, 1988) was an African American songwriter "Put 'em in a Box Tie 'em with a Ribbon and Throw 'em in the Deep Blue Sea" is a popular Song. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Jule Styne
• "Rhode Island Is Famous For You" w. Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially Howard Dietz m. Howard Dietz ( September 8, 1896 – July 30, 1983) was an American Publicist, Lyricist, and Librettist Arthur Schwartz
• "Save The Bones For Henry Jones" w. m. Danny Barker & Michael H. Goldsen
• "Serenade Of The Bells" w. "Serenade of the Bells" is a popular Song. It was written by Kay Twomey, Al Goodhart, and Al Urbano and published in m. Kay Twomey, Al Goodhart & Al Urbano
• "Sixteen Tons" w. m. Merle Travis
• "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!" w. Merle Robert Travis ( November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American Country and western singer songwriter m. Merle Travis & Tex Williams
• "Steppin' Out With My Baby" w. Merle Robert Travis ( November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American Country and western singer songwriter Tex Williams (born Sollie Paul Williams) August 23, 1917 &ndash October 11, 1985) was an American Western swing musician " Steppin' Out With My Baby " is a Popular song written by Irving Berlin and introduced in the 1948 Musical film Easter Parade m. Irving Berlin
• "Tallahassee" w. Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters m. Frank Loesser
• "There But For You Go I" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
• "Too Fat Polka" w. m. Ross MacLean & Arthur Richardson
• "Toolie Oolie Doolie" w. (Eng) Vaughn Horton (Ger) Arthur Beul m. Arthur Beul
• "The Turntable Song" w. Leo Robin m. Leo Robin ( 6 April, 1900 &ndash 29 December, 1984) was an American Composer, Lyricist and Songwriter John Green
• "Waitin' For My Dearie" w. Alan Jay Lerner m. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Frederick Loewe
• "The Wedding Samba" w. m. Abraham Ellstein, Allan Small & Joseph Liebowitz
• "We're Gonna Rock, We're Gonna Roll" Teddy Reig, William Moore
• "What Good Would the Moon Be?" w. Langston Hughes m. Langston Hughes (February 1 1902 &ndash May 22 1967 was an American Poet, Novelist Playwright, Short story writer and Columnist Kurt Weill. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Kurt Julian Weill ( March 2, 1900 &ndash April 3, Introduced by Anne Jeffreys in the musical Street Scene
• "What's Good About Goodbye?" w. Anne Jeffreys (born Anne Carmichael on January 26, 1923 in Goldsboro North Carolina) is an American actress and Street Scene is a Broadway musical or more precisely an "American Opera " by Kurt Weill (music Langston Hughes Leo Robin m. Leo Robin ( 6 April, 1900 &ndash 29 December, 1984) was an American Composer, Lyricist and Songwriter Harold Arlen. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Introduced by Tony Martin in the 1948 film Casbah
• "When I'm Not Near The Girl I Love" w. Tony Martin (born December 25 1912) is an American Actor and traditional pop Singer. Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. The Casbah ( French) or as transliterated from Arabic Qasba (from qasba, قصبة ' Citadel ' is specifically the citadel of Algiers E. Y. Harburg m. Edgar Yipsel Harburg ( April 8 1896 – March 4 1981) best known as Yip Harburg, was an American Lyricist Burton Lane Introduced by David Wayne in the Broadway production of Finian's Rainbow
• "Woody Woodpecker" w. Burton Lane ( February 2, 1912, New York City - January 5, 1997, New York City) was an American Composer David Wayne ( January 30 1914 - February 9 1995) was a Tony Award -winning American Actor with a career spanning Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by EY Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg and music by Burton Lane. Woody Woodpecker is an animated cartoon character, an Anthropomorphic Woodpecker who appeared in theatrical Short films produced m. George Tibbles & Ramez Idriss
• "You Do" w. Mack Gordon m. Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler, 21 June 1904 - 1 March 1959) was an American Composer and Lyricist Josef Myrow
• "You Don't Have To Know The Language" w. Johnny Burke m. Johnny Burke ( 3 October 1908 &mdash 25 February 1964) was a Lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular Jimmy Van Heusen
• "You Were Only Fooling" w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. William E. Faber & Fred Meadows m. Larry Fotine
• "You, You, You Are The One" w. Milton Leeds & Fred Wise m. Tetos Demey

Classical music

• Milton Babbitt - Three Compositions for Piano
• Samuel Barber - Knoxville: Summer of 1915
• Lennox Berkeley - Piano Concerto in B-flat
• Doreen Carwithen (Mary Alwyn) - ODTAA (One Damn Thing After Another)
• Paul Creston - Fantasy for Trombone
• George Crumb
  • Gethsemane for small orchestra
  • Three Early Songs for Voice and Piano
• David Diamond - String Quartet No. Milton Byron Babbitt (born May 10 1916 is an American Composer. Samuel Osborne Barber II ( March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American Composer of Orchestral, Opera, Sir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley ( May 12, 1903 &ndash December 26, 1989) was an English Composer. Doreen Mary Carwithen ( 15 November 1922 &ndash 5 January 2003) was a British Composer of classical and Film music. Paul Creston (born Giuseppe Guttoveggio ( October 10, 1906 &ndash August 24, 1985) was an Italian American Composer George Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American Composer of modern and Avant garde music David Leo Diamond ( July 9 1915 &ndash June 13 2005) was an American Composer of classical music. 3
• Maurice Duruflé - Requiem
• Henri Dutilleux - oboe Sonata
• Einar Englund - Symphony No. Maurice Duruflé (January 11 1902 &ndash June 16 1986 was a French Composer, Organist, and Pedagogue. Henri Dutilleux (born January 22, 1916 in Angers France) is one of the most important French composers of the second half of the 20th century producing Sven Einar Englund ( June 17 1916 &ndash June 27 1999) was a Finnish Composer. 1 War Symphony
• Vittorio Giannini - Variations on a Cantus Firmus
• Morton Gould - American Salute
• Vagn Holmboe - Symphony No. Vittorio Giannini ( October 19, 1903 &ndash November 28, 1966) was an neoromantic American Composer of operas Morton Gould ( December 10, 1913 &ndash February 21, 1996) was an American Pianist, Composer, conductor Vagn Gylding Holmboe, (born 20 December 1909 in Horsens, Jutland; died 1 September 1996 in Ramløse was a Danish 6
• Charles Ives - Piano Sonata No. 2, Concord, Mass., 1840-60 (Concord Sonata, revised version)
• Miloslav Kabeláč - Overture No. Charles Edward Ives (October 20 1874 – May 19 1954 was an American Composer of modernist Classical music. The Piano Sonata No 2 Concord Mass 1840-60 by Charles Ives, commonly known as the Concord Sonata, is one of the composer's best-known and Miloslav Kabeláč (1908 – 1979 was a prominent Czech Composer and conductor. 2 for large orchestra
• Gian Francesco Malipiero
  • Symphony No. Gian Francesco Malipiero ( Venice, March 18, 1882 - Asolo ( Treviso) August 1, 1973) was an Italian 5 (Concertante in Eco)
  • Symphony No. 6 (degli Archi)
• Sergei Prokofiev
  • Symphony No. 6 in Eb Minor
  • Symphony No. 4 in C Major (extensively revised version)
• Edmund Rubbra - Symphony No. Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (Серге́й Серге́евич Проко́фьев Sergéj Sergéjevič Prokófjev) ( - 5 March 1953 was a Russian composer who Sergei Prokofiev wrote his Symphony No 6 in E-flat minor (Op 111 in 1947 Sergei Prokofiev 's Symphony No 4 in C major exists in two quite distinct versions Edmund Rubbra ( Charles Edmund Duncan-Rubbra) ( 23 May 1901 &ndash 14 February 1986) was a British composer 5
• Mátyás Seiber - Ulysses (cantata)
• Harold Shapero - Symphony for Classical Orchestra
• Igor Stravinsky
  • Orpheus (ballet)
  • Petrushka (ballet) (2nd version)
• Edgard Varèse - Tuning Up
• William Walton - String Quartet in A minor (1945-47)

Opera

• Benjamin Britten - Albert Herring
• Gottfried von Einem - Dantons Tod
• Gian Carlo Menotti - The Telephone
• Ildebrando Pizzetti - L'Oro
• Virgil Thomson - The Mother of Us All

Musical theater

• Allegro Broadway production
• Angel in the Wings Broadway production
• Annie Get Your Gun (Irving Berlin) - London production opened at the Coliseum on June 7 and ran for 1304 performances
• Barefoot Boy with Cheek Broadway production
• Bless the Bride London production opened at the Adelphi Theatre on April 26 and ran for 886 performances. Mátyás Seiber ( May 4, 1905 &ndash September 24, 1960) was a Hungarian -born Composer who lived in England For the mathematics professor see Harold S Shapiro. For the economics professor see Harold T Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский) ( &ndash 6 April 1971 was a Russian born Composer, considered by many to Petrushka (Петрушка is a Stock character of Russian folk Puppetry ( Rayok) known at least since 17th century WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse, whose name was also spelled Edgar Varèse Sir William Turner Walton, OM ( March 29, 1902 &ndash March 8, 1983) was a British Composer and Edward Benjamin Britten Baron Britten, OM CH (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976 was an English Composer, conductor, Albert Herring is a comic Chamber opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten, his Opus 39 Gottfried von Einem ( January 24, 1918 &ndash July 12, 1996) was an Austrian Composer. The Telephone is an English-language Comic opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti, both words and music Ildebrando Pizzetti ( Parma, September 20, 1880; Rome, February 13, 1968) was an Italian Composer For the American author with a similar name see Virgil Thompson (author Virgil Thomson ( November 25, 1896 - September Allegro is a theatre musical by Richard Rodgers (music and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics their fourth collaboration together Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters The Coliseum Theatre (also known as the London Coliseum) is on St Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Bless the Bride is a musical with music by Vivian Ellis and a book and lyrics by A West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London 's "Theatreland" The Adelphi Theatre is a 1500-seat West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Starring Georges Guétary, Lizbeth Webb, Anona Winn and Brian Reece. Anona Winn (born Anona Edna Wilkins, 1904 - 2 February 1994 was an Australian-born actress broadcaster and singer who spent most of her career in the UK
• Bonanza Bound Philadelphia production
• Brigadoon (Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe) - Broadway production
• Finian's Rainbow (Burton Lane and E.Y. Harburg) - Broadway production opened on January 10 at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 725 performances. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Alan Jay Lerner ( August 31, 1918 &ndash June 14, 1986) was an American Broadway Lyricist and Librettist Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by EY Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg and music by Burton Lane. Burton Lane ( February 2, 1912, New York City - January 5, 1997, New York City) was an American Composer Edgar Yipsel Harburg ( April 8 1896 – March 4 1981) best known as Yip Harburg, was an American Lyricist Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. The Richard Rodgers Theatre, in New York City, was built by Irwin Chanin in 1925 London production also opened.
• High Button Shoes (Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn) - Broadway production
• Oklahoma! (Rodgers & Hammerstein) - London production opened at the Theatre Royal on April 29 and ran for 1543 performances
• The Red Mill London revival
• The Shape of Things! East Hampton production
• Street Scene Broadway production
• Together Again London revue starring The Crazy Gang opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre on April 7 and ran for 1566 performances. High Button Shoes is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn and book by George Abbott and Stephen Longstreet Jule Styne ( December 31, 1905 &ndash September 20, 1994) was a British -born American Songwriter especially Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Oklahoma! is the first musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. The Red Mill is an Operetta written by Victor Herbert, with a Libretto by Henry Blossom. Street Scene is a Broadway musical or more precisely an "American Opera " by Kurt Weill (music Langston Hughes A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical Entertainment that combines Music, dance and sketches. For the nickname of Wimbledon football teams of the 1980s see Crazy Gang For the fictional criminal group in the Excalibur The Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
• Tuppence Coloured London revue
• Under the Counter Broadway production opened at the Shubert Theatre on October 3. A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical Entertainment that combines Music, dance and sketches. Under the Counter is the third Studio album by Welsh rap group Goldie Lookin' Chain. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Cicely Courtneidge reprised her starring role from the London production but the show closed after only 27 performances. Dame Cicely Courtneidge DBE ( 1 April, 1893 &ndash 26 April, 1980) was an English actress and Comedian.

Musical films

• Carnival in Costa Rica
• Copacabana
• The Dancing Years
• Down to Earth
• Etoile Sans Lumiere (Star Without Light)
• The Fabulous Dorseys
• Fiesta
• Fun and Fancy Free animated film includes Bongo and Mickey And The Beanstalk
• Golden Earrings
• Good News
• I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
• I'll Be Yours starring Deanna Durbin, Tom Drake, William Bendix and Adolphe Menjou. Carnival in Costa Rica ( 1947) is an American musical film directed by Gregory Ratoff and written by Samuel Hoffenstein, John Larkin The Dancing Years is a musical with book and music by Ivor Novello and lyrics by Christopher Hassall. Down to Earth ( 1947) is a musical comedy starring Rita Hayworth and Larry Parks, and directed by Alexander Hall. The Fabulous Dorseys is a 1947 fictionalized biographical film which tells the story of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, from their boyhood Fun and Fancy Free (first released on September 27, 1947) is a Feature film produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Fun and Fancy Free (first released on September 27, 1947) is a Feature film produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Golden Earrings is a 1947 romantic Spy film made by Paramount Pictures and starring Ray Milland and Marlene Dietrich Good News is the title of two American MGM Musical films based on the 1927 stage production of the same name. " I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now " is a popular Song. Deanna Durbin (born December 4, 1921) is a Canadian Singer and Academy Award -winning actress from Hollywood For the American baseball player see Tom Drake (baseball player. William Bendix ( January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an Academy Award -nominated American film Actor. Adolphe Jean Menjou ( February 18, 1890 &ndash October 29, 1963) was an American actor Directed by William A. Seiter. William A Seiter ( June 10, 1890 - July 26, 1964) is an American Film director.
• It Happened in Brooklyn starring Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Kathryn Grayson and Jimmy Durante. It Happened in Brooklyn is a 1947 MGM musical Romantic comedy Film directed by Richard Whorf and starring Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Peter Sydney Lawford (September 7 1923 &ndash December 24 1984 was an English-born American Actor, member of the " Rat Pack," and brother-in-law WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Kathryn Grayson (born February 9, 1922) is an American actress Directed by Richard Whorf. Richard Whorf ( June 4, 1906 – December 14, 1966) was an American actor author director and designer
• Ladies' Man
• Linda Be Good starring Elyse Knox, Marie Wilson and John Hubbard. Elyse Knox (born December 14, 1917) is an American actress Early life Born in Hartford Connecticut, she studied at the Traphagen Marie Wilson is Marie Wilson (American actress (1916-1972 Marie Wilson (Canadian actress (b John Hubbard ( March 22, 1794 February 6, 1869) was the 18th Governor of Maine in the United States. Directed by Frank McDonald. Frank McDonald is the Environment Editor of The Irish Times. Life He was born in 1950 and educated at Kelly's Private School Cabra Road St Vincent’s CBS Glasnevin Directed by Frank McDonald. Frank McDonald is the Environment Editor of The Irish Times. Life He was born in 1950 and educated at Kelly's Private School Cabra Road St Vincent’s CBS Glasnevin
• Little Miss Broadway starring Jean Porter, John Shelton and Ruth Donnelly. John Shelton may refer to Sir John Shelton (1476/7–1539 courtier during the reign of Henry VIII of England John Shelton (courtier (b Ruth Donnelly ( May 17, 1896, Trenton New Jersey - November 17, 1982, New York City, New York) was a stage and Directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
• Living In A Big Way starring Gene Kelly
• Mother Wore Tights starring Betty Grable and Dan Dailey
• My Favorite Brunette
• My Wild Irish Rose
• New Orleans
• Night Song
• Nora Prestiss
• Northwest Outpost
• The Perils of Pauline
• The Road to Rio
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
• The Shocking Miss Pilgrim released January 4 starring Betty Grable and Dick Haymes
• Something In The Wind
• Song Of Scheherazade
• Star Without Light
• This Time For Keeps
• The Trouble With Women
• The Unfinished Dance
• Variety Girl
• Welcome, Stranger
• Start the Day with a Song released March 20 starring Ann Dee and Morgy and Shoo

Births

• January 6 - Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention
• January 8 - David Bowie, Pop star
• January 8 - Terry Sylvester, The Hollies
• January 18 - John O'Conor, Irish pianist. Eugene Curran “Gene” Kelly ( August 23, &ndash February 2,) was an American Dancer, Actor, Singer, director Mother Wore Tights is a 1947 Musical film starring Betty Grable and Dan Dailey as married Vaudeville performers Betty Grable ( December 18, 1916 &ndash July 2, 1973) was an American Dancer Singer, and actress Daniel James Dailey Jr ( December 14, 1915 &ndash October 16, 1978) was an American dancer and Actor. My Favorite Brunette is a 1947 movie spoofing movie detectives and the Film noir style Chancellor "Chauncey" Olcott ( July 21, 1858 – March 18, 1932) was an American New Orleans is a 1947 musical drama featuring Billie Holiday as a singing maid and Louis Armstrong as a bandleader Holiday and Armstrong perform together Night Song is an album by qawwal Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and guitarist and producer Michael Brook. The Perils of Pauline ( 1947) is a Feature film released by Paramount Pictures. Road to Rio is a 1947 Comedy film, directed by Norman Z McLeod and starring Bing Crosby as Scat Sweeney Bob Hope The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939 is a short story by James Thurber. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Betty Grable ( December 18, 1916 &ndash July 2, 1973) was an American Dancer Singer, and actress Dick Haymes ( September 13, 1918 &ndash March 28, 1980) was an Actor and one of the most popular male vocalists of Variety Girl (1947 is an all-star movie musical produced by Paramount Pictures. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Sandy Denny, born Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny ( 6 January 1947 &ndash 21 April 1978) was an English Singer Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Terry Sylvester (born Terence Sylvester 8 January 1946, Allerton, Liverpool, Lancashire) was the Guitarist / Singer The Hollies are an English Rock and roll band formed in the early 1960s. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor John O'Conor (born January 18, 1947) is an Irish Pianist. Early career Born in Dublin Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world
• January 19 - Rod Evans, Deep Purple
• January 20 - George Grantham, Poco
• January 21 - Pye Hastings, Caravan
• January 24 - Warren Zevon
• January 28 - David Byron, Uriah Heep
• January 30 - Steve Marriott, Small Faces, Humble Pie
• February 3 -
  • Dave Davies, The Kinks
  • Melanie Safka
• February 9 - Joe Ely
• February 14 - Tim Buckley
• February 15 -
  • David Brown, Santana
  • John Coolidge Adams
• February 18 - Dennis DeYoung, Styx
• February 24 - Lonnie Turner, Steve Miller Band
• February 24 - Rupert Holmes
• February 26 - Sandie Shaw
• March 3 - Jennifer Warnes
• March 5 - Clodagh Rodgers, Northern Irish singer. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Rod Evans (born 19 January, 1947 in Slough, Berkshire) is a former English Singer and was a founding member of Deep Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. George Farley Grantham ( May 20, 1900 in Galena Kansas - March 16, 1954 in Kingman Arizona) is a former professional Poco is an American Country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Julian Frederick Gordon 'Pye' Hastings (born 21 January 1947 in Taminavoulin, Banffshire, Scotland) is a British musician Caravan are an English band from the Canterbury area founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Warren William Zevon (January 24 1947 &ndash September 7 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American rock Singer-songwriter and Musician Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted David Byron (born 29 January 1947 &ndash 28 February 1985, born as David Garrick) was the original lead vocalist Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in December 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Stephen Peter Marriott ( January 30 1947 - April 20 1991) popularly known as Steve Marriott, was a successful and versatile Small Faces were an English rock group from East London, heavily influenced by American Rhythm and blues. Humble Pie were a rock, Rhythm and blues band from England and were one of the first supergroups of the 1970s. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states This is about the English musician for others see Dave Davies (disambiguation. The Kinks were an English pop and rock group formed in 1963 and categorised in the US as a British Invasion band Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born 3 February 1947 in Astoria, New York City) is an American singer-songwriter Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Joe Ely (born February 9 1947 in Amarillo Texas) is an American singer songwriter and guitarist whose music touches on Honky-tonk, country Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Timothy Charles Buckley III (February 14 1947 – June 29 1975 was an experimental Vocalist and Musician who incorporated Jazz, Psychedelia Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor David Brown ( February 15, 1947 – September 4, 2000) was the primary Bass guitar player for the band Santana For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. John Coolidge Adams (born February 15 1947 is an American Composer with strong roots in minimalism. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947) is an American singer Songwriter, Musician and producer best known for being a founding Styx ( pronounced: /stɪks/ is an American Rock band. Their hit songs have included " Come Sail Away " " Babe " " Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The Steve Miller Band is an influential American Blues rock band led by Steve Miller on Guitar and lead vocals Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American - British Composer, Singer-songwriter, Musician and Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Sandie Shaw (born Sandra Ann Goodrich on 26 February 1947) was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Jennifer Jean Warnes (born March 3 1947 in Seattle, Washington) is an American singer and songwriter Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
• March 6 - Kiki Dee
• March 8 - Michael Allsup, Three Dog Night
• March 10 - Tom Scholz, Boston
• March 11 - Mark Stein, Vanilla Fudge
• March 15 - Ry Cooder
• March 18 - Robert Harrison, Procol Harum
• March 18 - BJ Wilson, Procul Harum
• March 22 - Patrick Olive, Hot Chocolate
• March 24 - Mike Kellie, Spooky Tooth
• March 25 - Elton John, Pop star
• March 25 - John Rowles, New Zealand singer
• March 29 - Bobby Kimball, Toto
• April 2 - Emmylou Harris
• April 7 - Patricia Bennett, The Chiffons
• April 8 - Steve Howe, Yes
• April 8 - Larry Norman
• April 10 - Bunny Wailer, The Wailers
• April 16 - Gerry Rafferty, Stealers Wheel
• April 17 - Linda Martin, Northern Irish singer. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Kiki Dee (born Pauline Matthews, 6 March 1947, Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England In the Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Michael Rand Allsup, (born March 8, 1947 in Oakdale California) is a Guitarist best known for his contribution Three Dog Night is an American Rock band, best known for their music from 1968&ndash1975 but still making live appearances as of 2008 Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Donald Thomas "Tom" Scholz (born March 10 1947) is an American rock Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist Boston is an American rock band from Boston Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Mark Stein may refer to Mark Stein (footballer - former South African footballer Marc Stein (footballer - German footballer Vanilla Fudge was an American psychedelic band that recorded albums from 1967 to 1970 Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder (born 15 March 1947, in Los Angeles, California) is an American Guitarist, Singer, and Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Robert Harrison is the name of several men including Robert Dinsmore Harrison, U Procol Harum are a British rock band formed in the 1960s which built an important foundation for what would become Progressive rock, or perhaps more Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Barrie James Wilson ( 18 March, 1947 -- 8 October, 1990) born in Edmonton London, England; was the original Drummer Procol Harum are a British rock band formed in the 1960s which built an important foundation for what would become Progressive rock, or perhaps more Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Hot chocolate (also known as hot cocoa, drinking chocolate or just cocoa) is a heated Beverage that typically consists of Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Mike Kellie (born Michael Kellie, 24 March 1947 in Birmingham) is an English Drummer. Spooky Tooth were an English Progressive rock band from the late 1960s Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. John Rowles OBE (born 26 March 1947) is a New Zealand singer He was most popular in the 1970s and early 1980s and most famous for his New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Bobby Kimball (born 29 March 1947, in Orange, Texas) is an American Singer best known for being a member of the Rock Toto was a Grammy Award winning American rock band founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced Session musicians of Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Emmylou Harris (born April 2 1947) is an American country, folk, alternative rock, and Alternative country Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Patricia Bennett (born April 7, 1947, in The Bronx, New York) was a member of the Girl group, The Chiffons. The Chiffons was an all Girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Stephen James "Steve" Howe (born April 8, 1947 in Holloway, North London, England) is an English Guitarist Yes are an English Progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Larry David Norman ( April 8 1947 &ndash February 24 2008) was an American musician singer songwriter and producer Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Bunny Wailer, also known as Bunny Livingston (born Neville O'Riley Livingston April 10, 1947 in Jamaica) is a Singer The Wailers are a Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae group formed in Kingston, Jamaica in 1963, consisting of Junior Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Gerry Rafferty (born Gerald Rafferty 16 April 1947 in Paisley) is a Scottish Singer and Songwriter. Stealers Wheel was a Scottish folk / rock band formed in Paisley, Scotland in 1972 by former school friends Joe Egan and Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
• April 21 - Iggy Pop
• April 21 - John Weider, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
• April 23 - Glenn Cornick, Jethro Tull
• April 24 - Hubert Ann Kelly, Hues Corporation
• April 27 - Pete Ham, Badfinger
• April 29 - John Cascella, John Mellencamp
• April 29 - Tommy James
• May 8 - Phil Sawyer, Spencer Davis Group , Jefferson Starship
• May 10 - Jay Ferguson, Spirit
• May 11 - Butch Trucks, The Allman Brothers
• May 14 - Al Ciner, Three Dog Night
• May 15 - Graeham Goble, Little River Band
• May 16 - Barbara Lee, The Chiffons
• May 19 - Paul Brady, Northern Irish singer/songwriter. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) James Newell Osterberg Jr (born April 21, 1947) better known by his Stage name Iggy Pop, is an American rock singer Songwriter Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) John Weider (born 21 April 1947, Shepherd's Bush, London, England) is a rock Musician who is equally proficient John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers are a pioneering English blues band led by Singer, Songwriter, and Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Glenn Cornick (born Glenn Douglas Barnard Cornick 24 April 1947, in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria) was the bespectacled first Bass guitar Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967-1968 Their music is marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead Flute work of front man Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to The Hues Corporation was a pop and soul trio formed at Santa Monica California in 1969. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Peter William Ham ( April 27, 1947 – April 24, 1975) was a Welsh Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Badfinger was a Rock band formed in Swansea Wales in the early 1960s and was one of the earliest representatives of the Power pop genre Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. John Mellencamp, previously known as John Cougar and then John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour Indiana) is a Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. For the football player of the same name see Tommy James (football player. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Philip 'Phil' Sawyer (born 8 March 1947 in London) is an English Musician. The Spencer Davis Group was a mid 1960s British Beat group from Birmingham, England, founded by Spencer Davis (born 17 July 1939 Jefferson Starship is an American rock band that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Jay Ferguson may refer to Jay Ferguson (American musician (born 1947 band member of Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne Jay Ferguson Spirit was an American Jazz / Hard rock / psychedelic band founded in 1967, based in Los Angeles, California Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks (born May 11, 1947 in Jacksonville Florida) is an American Drummer who is one of the The Allman Brothers Band is a Southern rock band based in Macon, Georgia. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Three Dog Night is an American Rock band, best known for their music from 1968&ndash1975 but still making live appearances as of 2008 Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Graeham George Goble (born 15 May, 1947 in Adelaide, Australia) is a Musician, Singer / Songwriter and Record Little River Band is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1975 and named after a road sign for the Victorian township of Little Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. The Chiffons was an all Girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Paul Joseph Brady (born 19 May 1947, Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is an Irish Singer-songwriter Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both
• May 19 - Jerry Hyman, Blood, Sweat & Tears
• May 20 - Steve Currie, T-Rex
• May 21 - Bill Champlin, Chicago
• May 25 - Mitchell Margo, The Tokens
• June 1 - Ronnie Wood, The Faces, The Rolling Stones
• June 3 - Mickey Finn, T-Rex
• June 5
  • Tommie Evans (Badfinger) (died 1983)
  • Laurie Anderson, singer-songwriter
• June 8
  • Mick Box, Uriah Heep
  • Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & the Trinity
• June 14 - Barry Melton, Country Joe & the Fish
• June 17
  • Gregg Rolie (Santana)
  • Paul Young (Sad Café), singer and percussionist (died 2000)
• June 20 - Dolores "LaLa" Brooks, the Crystals
• June 22 - Howard Kaylan, The Turtles, The Mothers of Invention, Flo & Eddie
• July 7 - Rob Townsend, Family
• July 8 - John Willie Wilson, Pink Floyd
• July 9 - Mitch Mitchell, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
• July 10 - Arlo Guthrie
• July 11 - John Holt, The Paragons
• July 15 - Peter Banks, Yes
• July 19
  • Bernie Leadon (Flying Burrito Brothers, The Eagles)
  • Brian May, guitarist (Queen)
• July 20 - Carlos Santana
• July 22 - Don Henley (The Eagles)
• July 23 - David Essex
• July 24 - Chris Townson, John's Children, The Who
• August 5:
  • Rick Derringer, The McCoys
  • Gregory Leskiw, The Guess Who
• August 6 - Dennis Alcapone, reggae deejay and producer
• August 9 - Barbara Mason
• August 10 - Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull
• August 10 - Dimitri Alexeev, pianist
• August 11 - Jeff Hanna, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• August 17 - Gary Talley, Box Tops
• August 20 - James Pankow, Chicago
• September 3 - Eric Bell, Northern Irish guitarist, Thin Lizzy
• September 12 - Darryl DeLoach, Iron Butterfly
• September 14 - John Bowser Bauman, Sha Na Na
• September 17
  • Lol Crème, singer (10cc)
  • Gordon Edwards (The Kinks)
• September 21 - Don Felder, Eagles
• September 23 - Jerry Corbetta, Sugarloaf
• September 27 - Meat Loaf
• September 28 - Peter-Hop-Evans, Medicine Head
• September 30 - Marc Bolan, singer and songwriter (died 1977)
• October 4 - Jim Fielder, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Buffalo Springfield
• October 5 - Brian Johnson, AC/DC
• October 10 - Norman Carl Odam, the Legendary Stardust Cowboy
• October 13 - Sammy Hagar, Montrose, Van Halen
• October 16 - Bob Weir, Grateful Dead
• October 17 - Michael McKean, Spinal Tap
• October 18 - Laura Nyro
• October 19 - Wilbert Hart, The Delfonics
• October 21 - Tetsu Yamauchi Free, The Faces
• October 23 - Greg Ridley, Spooky Tooth, Humble Pie
• October 30 - Timothy B. Schmit, Poco, The Eagles
• November 2 - Dave Pegg, Uglys, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull
• November 5 - Peter Noone, Herman's Hermits
• November 8 - Minnie Riperton
• November 10
  • Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
  • Dave Loggins
• November 12 - Buck Dharma, Blue Öyster Cult
• November 20 - Joe Walsh, James Gang, The Eagles
• December 5
  • Jim Messina ,Buffalo Springfield , Loggins and Messina
  • Rick Wills, Foreigner, Joker's Wild
• December 8 - Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers
• December 12 - Vin Scelsa, Disc Jockey
• December 28 - Dick Diamonde, The Easybeats
• December 29 - Cozy Powell, Black Sabbath, Emerson,Lake & Powell, Rainbow
• December 30 - Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys
• December 31 - Burton Cummings of The Guess Who, John Denver
• date unknown - Jonathan Kelly, Irish singer songwriter. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Blood Sweat & Tears (also known as " BS&T " is an American music group originally formed in 1967 in New York City. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Steve Currie ( 19 May 1947 - 28 April 1981) was born in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. TRex (occasionally spelled T Rex or T-Rex) were an English rock band fronted by guitarist singer and songwriter Marc Bolan. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born on May 21, 1947 in Oakland, California) is an American Singer, Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The Tokens are an American male Doo-wop vocal group from Brooklyn New York. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood (born 1 June 1947 in Hillingdon London) is an English rock Guitarist and Bassist best known Faces (sometimes known as The Faces) were a Rock band formed in 1969 by members of the Small Faces after Steve Marriott left that group Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Mickey Finn or occasionally Micky Finn (born Michael Norman Finn 3 June 1947, Thornton Heath, Surrey, England &mdash TRex (occasionally spelled T Rex or T-Rex) were an English rock band fronted by guitarist singer and songwriter Marc Bolan. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Thomas Evans ( 5 June 1947 &mdash 19 November 1983) was a Musician who was most notable for his work with the band Badfinger was a Rock band formed in Swansea Wales in the early 1960s and was one of the earliest representatives of the Power pop genre Laurie Anderson (born Laura Phillips Anderson, on June 5 1947 in Glen Ellyn Illinois) is an American experimental Performance artist and Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Michael 'Mick' Box (born June 8, 1947 in Walthamstow, East London, England) is the lead guitarist of British rock group Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in December 1969 when record producer Gerry Bron invited keyboardist Ken Hensley (previously Julie Tippetts (born Julie Driscoll 8 June 1947, London, England) is an English singer and actress known for her 1960s versions of Bob Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Barry "The Fish" Melton (born June 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York City) was the co-founder (1965 and original lead guitarist Country Joe and the Fish was a rock band most widely known for musical protests against the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1971. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Gregg Alan Rolie (born June 17, 1947 in Seattle Washington) is an American Keyboardist, Organist, and Singer For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. Paul Young ( 17 June, 1947 – July 15, 2000) was a singer and percussionist who worked with several successful bands including Sad Café Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Dolores Brooks (born June 20, 1947 in Brooklyn NY) was a member of the Girl group The Crystals. The Crystals, a singing group from the New York City area were one of the most successful girl groups of the early 1960s best remembered for the hit singles " He's A Rebel Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Howard Kaylan (born Howard Kaplan, 22 June 1947[http //wwwimdb The Turtles are an American pop and Folk rock band which produced at least a dozen memorable radio-friendly chart singles but remain best known for Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21 1940 – December 4 1993 was an American Composer, Electric guitarist Record producer and Film director Flo & Eddie is the comedy/rock duo who are Howard Kaylan ("Eddie" and Mark Volman ("Flo" aka "Phlorescent Leech" Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Rob Townsend (born July 7, 1947) is a British rock and Blues Drummer. This article is about the British rock band For other uses see Family (disambiguation. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Pink Floyd are Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. John "Mitch" Mitchell (born 9 July, 1947 in Ealing, Middlesex) is an English Drummer, most famous for his involvement "The Experience" redirects here For other uses of this term see Experience (disambiguation. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Arlo Davy Guthrie (born July 10 1947 is an American folk singer Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. John Holt (born John Kenneth Holt, 11 July 1947, Kingston Jamaica) is a Reggae Singer and Songwriter. The Paragons was an influential Rocksteady band from Kingston, Jamaica, operating in the 1960s Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final For the keyboard player Peter Banks see the entry for the band After the Fire. Yes are an English Progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Bernard Leadon (born July 19, 1947 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American Musician, best known as a founding member of the The Flying Burrito Brothers was an early Country rock band best known for its influential debut album 1969's The Gilded Palace of Sin. Brian Harold May, CBE Queen were an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Donald Hugh " Don " Henley (born July 22, 1947, in Gilmer Texas, U Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. David Essex OBE, was born David Albert Cook 23 July 1947, in Plaistow, County Borough of West Ham within Essex. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Chris Townson ( July 24 1947, Battersea, London – February 10 2008) was a Musician, Artist, John's Children, formerly "The Silence" were a Leatherhead, England 1960s pop-art/mod band featuring future T The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Rick Derringer (born Richard Zehringer, 5 August, 1947, in Fort Recovery Ohio) is an American Guitarist vocalist The McCoys were a pop group that started in Union City, Indiana, U The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg Manitoba, that was one of the first to establish a major successful following in their own country Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Dennis Alcapone (born Dennis Smith 6 August 1947, Clarendon, Jamaica) is a Reggae DJ and producer. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Barbara Mason (born 9 August 1947, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American R&B / soul Singer best Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Ian Scott Anderson, MBE (born 10 August 1947 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland) is a Scottish Singer Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967-1968 Their music is marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead Flute work of front man Dimitri Alexeev (Дмитрий Константинович Алексеев Dmitrij Konstantinovič Alekseev, born 10 August, 1947 in Moscow Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country - folk - rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach California Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Gary Talley (17 August 1947 Memphis Tennessee) is a best known as the lead guitarist and founder of the Box Tops. The Box Tops were a Memphis Pop music group of the late 1960s Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine James Carter Pankow (born August 20, 1947) is an American Trombone player Songwriter and Brass instrument Arranger Chicago is a Rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois. The band began as a politically charged sometimes experimental rock band and later moved to a predominately Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Eric Bell (born Eric Robin Bell, 3 September 1947, Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a rock Musician and Guitarist Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Thin Lizzy are an Irish Hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969 Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Darryl James DeLoach ( September 12, 1947, Santa Barbara California – October 3, 2002, San Diego California) was a member Iron Butterfly is an American Psychedelic rock and early Heavy metal band well known for their 1968 hit " In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Sha Na Na is a well-known Rock and roll revival act Announcing themselves as "from the streets of New York" and outfitted in gold lame leather jackets and Elvis Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Lol Creme (born 19 September 1947 in Prestwich, near Bury, Lancashire, England) is an English Musician Gordon Edwards was born in Canada in 1940 and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1961 with a gold medal in Mathematics and Physics and a Woodrow Wilson The Kinks were an English pop and rock group formed in 1963 and categorised in the US as a British Invasion band Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Donald William Felder (born September 21 1947 in Gainesville Florida) is an American Rock musician who was a member of the Eagles Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Sugarloaf was a Denver, Colorado based Rock and roll band in the 1970s featuring Jerry Corbetta. Sugarloaf was a Denver, Colorado based Rock and roll band in the 1970s featuring Jerry Corbetta. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27 1947 better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, is an American rock Musician Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Medicine Head was an English blues rock band, active in the 1970s Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English singer songwriter and Guitarist Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Jim Fielder (born October 4, 1947 in Denton Texas) is an American Bassist, best known for his work as an original member of Blood Sweat & Tears (also known as " BS&T " is an American music group originally formed in 1967 in New York City. Buffalo Springfield was a short-lived but influential Folk rock group that served as a springboard for the careers of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Brian Johnson (born October 5 1947) is an English Singer and Songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the Australian AC/DC are an Australian Hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, born Norman Carl Odam on October 10, 1947 (though his website claims September 5 in Lubbock, Texas Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Samuel Roy "Sammy" Hagar (born October 13 1947) known as "The Red Rocker" is an American rock guitarist singer Montrose was a Californian Hard rock band The band featured Ronnie Montrose on Guitar and future solo star and Van Halen member Sammy Hagar Van Halen is a Hard rock band formed in in 1972 They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978 Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Bob Weir (born Robert Hall Weir, October 16 1947 is an American singer songwriter and guitarist most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Michael John McKean (born October 17 1947) is an American actor comedian composer and musician perhaps best known for his portrayal of Squiggy's friend Spın̈al Tap is a semi-fictional heavy metal band the subject of the 1984 Rockumentary / Mockumentary film This Is {{Unicode|Spın̈al Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Laura Nyro (born Laura Nigro) ( October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American Composer, Lyricist Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. The Delfonics are a Philadelphia soul singing group most popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Tetsu Yamauchi aka is a Japanese Bass guitarist Yamauchi was born in 1946 in Fukuoka. Free were an English Rock band, formed in London in 1968 and best known for their popular song " All Right Now " Faces (sometimes known as The Faces) were a Rock band formed in 1969 by members of the Small Faces after Steve Marriott left that group Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Greg Ridley ( 1947-10-23 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England – 2003-11-19 in Alicante, Spain) was one of the more Spooky Tooth were an English Progressive rock band from the late 1960s Humble Pie were a rock, Rhythm and blues band from England and were one of the first supergroups of the 1970s. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Timothy Bruce Schmit (born October 30, 1947, in Oakland, California) is an American Bass guitar player and Singer Poco is an American Country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Dave Pegg (born David Pegg 2 November 1947 in Acocks Green, Birmingham, England) is a Bass guitarist multi-instrumentalist Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967-1968 Their music is marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead Flute work of front man Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) "Noone" redirects here For the common misspelling of "no one" see the Wiktionary entry noone. Herman's Hermits were an English Pop band, formed in Manchester in 1963 as 'Herman & The Hermits' Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8 1947 – July 12 1979 was an American singer and songwriter noted for her five-and-a-half Octave Vocal range, with her 1975 Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Gregory Stuart Lake (born 10 November 1947 in Poole Dorset England is an English Bass guitarist Guitarist, Vocalist Emerson Lake & Palmer ( ELP) were an English Progressive rock supergroup. David Allen "Dave" Loggins (born November 10 1947 in Mountain City Tennessee) is a singer Songwriter and musician Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (born November 12 1947, in Long Island New York) is an American Guitarist and Songwriter Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in New York in 1967 and still active in 2008 Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American Guitarist, songwriter and Rock musician He has been a James Gang was a rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966 Though the band wasn't a huge commercial success the fame garnered by guitarist Joe Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Jim Messina (born James Messina, December 5 1947, in Maywood California) was a member of Buffalo Springfield, then an original Buffalo Springfield was a short-lived but influential Folk rock group that served as a springboard for the careers of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Loggins and Messina were an American rock - pop duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina. Foreigner is a rock band formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran musicians Mick Jones and ex- King Crimson member Ian McDonald, Joker's Wild was a mid-1960s Blues-rock band from Cambridge, England. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Gregory Lenoir Allman (born December 8, 1947 in Nashville Tennessee) known as Gregg Allman (sometimes spelled Greg Allman) is a The Allman Brothers Band is a Southern rock band based in Macon, Georgia. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Vin Scelsa (born Vincent Anthony Scelsa on December 12, 1947 in Bayonne New Jersey) is the host of a Freeform Radio show Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Dick Diamonde (born Dingeman van der Sluys, on 28 December, 1947, in Hilversum, The Netherlands) was a Bassist with The Easybeats were a Rock and roll band from Australia. They formed in Sydney in late 1964 and split at the end of 1969 Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Colin Flooks ( December 29, 1947 - April 5, 1998) better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer Black Sabbath are an Rainbow was a Hard rock and heavy metal band formed by former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in 1975. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Jeffrey Lynne (born 30 December 1947 in Shard End, Birmingham) is a Grammy Award -winning English rock Songwriter Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup consisting of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Burton Cummings OM (born December 31, 1947) is a Canadian musician and songwriter The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg Manitoba, that was one of the first to establish a major successful following in their own country John Denver (December 31 1943 &ndash October 12 1997 born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr Jonathan Kelly (born Jonathan Ledingham 1947 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland) is a Singer-songwriter, who formed Jonathan Kelly's Outside Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world

Deaths

• January 11 – Eva Tanguay, singer, vaudeville star
• January 16
  • Sonny Berman, jazz trumpeter
  • Fate Marable, jazz pianist and bandleader
• January 26 - Grace Moore, operatic soprano
• March 5 - Alfredo Casella, composer
• April 22 - Charles Friant, tenor
• May 2 - Louie Henri, singer and actress
• May 27 - Claire Croiza, mezzo-soprano and singing teacher
• May 30 - Georg Ritter von Trapp, head of the singing von Trapp family
• July 1 - Clarence Lucas, composer and conductor
• July 12 - Jimmie Lunceford, jazz saxophonist and bandleader
• July 13 - Marcel Varnel, Broadway director
• July 15 - Walter Donaldson
• July 24 - Ernest Austin, English composer
• September 18 - Bert Kalmar, lyricist
• September 28 - Francisco Santiago, the "Father of Kundiman Art Song"
• October 6 - Leevi Madetoja, composer
• November 14 - Joseph Allard, French-Canadian fiddler
• December 14 - Will Fyffe, Scottish comedian and singer
• December 16 - Cesare Sodero, conductor
• date unknown
  • Salvatore Cardillo, songwriter
  • Janet Fairbank, opera singer
  • Jan Hambourg, violinist
  • Blind Willie Johnson, gospel singer and guitarist
  • Ilia Trilling, Yiddish theatre producer and composer

Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Eva Tanguay ( August 1, 1879 – January 11, 1947) was a Canadian -born Singer and Entertainer who billed Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Saul "Sonny" Berman ( April 21, 1925 &ndash January 16, 1947) was an American Bebop Jazz Trumpeter Fate Marable ( 2 December 1890 – 16 January 1947) was a Jazz Pianist and bandleader Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Grace Moore ( December 5, 1898 - January 26, 1947 Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Alfredo Casella ( Turin, July 25 1883 - Rome, March 5 1947) was an Italian Composer. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Charles Friant (or Auguste Charles Paul Friant) was a French Tenor born January 12, 1890 in the Montmartre part of Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Louie Henri ( April 12 1864 &ndash May 2 1947) was an English singer and actress best known for her many roles in the Savoy Operas Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Claire Croiza ( 14 September 1882 - 27 May 1947) was a French Mezzo-soprano and an influential teacher of singers Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Korvettenkapitän Georg Ritter von Trapp (April 4 1880 – May 30 1947 headed the Austrian singing family portrayed in The Sound of Music "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Clarence Lucas ( October 19, 1866 - July 1, 1947) was a Canadian composer lyricist conductor and music professor Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford ( June 6, 1902 &ndash July 12, 1947) was an American Jazz alto Saxophonist Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Marcel Varnel ( 16 October 1894 - 13 July 1947) was a film director Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final This article is on the American songwriter For the snooker player see Walter Donaldson (snooker player. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Ernest Austin ( 31 December 1874 - 24 July 1947) was an English Composer. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Bert Kalmar ( February 10, 1884 - September 18, 1947) was an American Lyricist. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Francisco Santiago The Father of Kundiman Art Song was born in Santa Maria Bulacan, on January 29, 1889 to musically-minded peasant parents Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Leevi Antti Madetoja ( February 17, 1887 &ndash October 6, 1947) was a Finnish Composer. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Joseph Allard ( February 1, 1873 – November 14, 1947) was a Canadian Violoneux and Composer. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Will Fyffe ( February 16, 1885, Dundee, Scotland &ndash December 14 1947) was a popular Music-hall entertainer Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Cesare Sodero ( August 2, 1886 - December 16, 1947) was an Italian conductor who spent much of his career working in the Salvatore Cardillo (1874&ndash1947 was the Italian songwriter whose richly scored sentimental Napuletano classic "Core 'ngrato" ("Ungrateful Janet Fairbank (1903-1947 was an American operatic singer She was the daughter of writer and suffragette Janet Ayer Fairbank and Kellogg Fairbank the son of industrialist Jan Hambourg (b Voronez, south Russia, 27 August 1882 d 1947 was a Russian Violinist, a member of a famous musical family who made his career in "Blind" Willie Johnson ( January 22, 1897  &ndash September 18, 1945) was an American Singer and Guitarist Ilia Trilling, (or Ilya Trilling) (1895 Elberfeld (now Wuppertal – 1947 was a German -born Yiddish Theatrical producer and

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