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Steely Dan’s sixth studio album, “Aja”, was released on this day in 1977. The album reached platinum in three months, won a Grammy for Best-Engineered Non-Classical Recording, and is the band’s highest-selling album. All seven tracks are certified yacht rock.
Before our society went soft, this is what you'd give your kid for Christmas: a cigar-smoking homicide detective who’d seen the worst fucking horrors the city streets have to offer.
Recording engineer Roger Nichols was born on this day in 1944. Known as “The Immortal”, Nichols won eight Grammys for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical, including four for “Aja”, “Gaucho”, “FM” and “Two Against Nature”. Nichols passed away in 2011.
@I65WxSils I usually try to get in two episodes a night. My wife usually studies while I watch it, she has about eleven months left before she gets her masters in nursing.
The Doobie Brothers released “Echoes of Love” as a single on this day in 1977. The song peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 8, 1977. Lead vocals were provided by Patrick Simmons, and producer Ted Templeman received a credit for percussion on the track.
Bill Murray turns 76 today.
Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, the man who made doing less look like a gift.
Which Bill Murray movie is your favorite?
67 years ago today, ‘Take Five’ by Dave Brubeck Quartet was released as a single.
It went on to become the best-selling jazz single of the 20th century.
Up on deck today we have a Nub Cameroon, my second stick of the day. I’m enjoying this stick with my coffee while September by Earth, Wind and Fire is playing on the speaker. My wife and I officially have a three year old today! Hope you all have a good day with good vibes.