Archive for February, 2012

LOU CHRISTIE TURNED 69 TODAY

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Singer-songwriter Lou Christie (Luigi Alfredo Giovanni Sacco) is best known 
for his 1966 #1 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes” and his 3 octave vocal range.

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PLATTER RECORDED ON THIS DAY IN 1956

The Platters - The Magic Touch An Anthology (FLAC) (1991)

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PORTLAND POSTCARD ~ 1920

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“Pacific Highway Interstate Bridge”

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THE NEW FORD CARS FOR 1940!

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BOBBY HART IS 73 TODAY!

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From left: Billy Hinsche (of Dino, Desi & Billy) and Bobby Hart

Bobby Hart (born Robert Luke Harshman) was part of the singing/songwriting
duo, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart. They were best known for the songs they
wrote for The Monkees.

According to the Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll, Boyce and Hart
wrote more than 300 songs, and sold more than 42 million records during
their partnership. Tommy Boyce died at age 55 on November 23, 1994.

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