Singles Released This Week Years Ago

 

October continues with an eclectic selection of chart singles, forgotten and remarkable songs that were released this week years ago.

1967: Jefferson Airplane

1973: David Essex

1968: Desmond Dekker & the Aces

1971: Isaac Hayes

1982: Marvin Gaye

1974: Harry Chapin

1988: Tracy Chapman

1969: Shocking Blue

1970: T. Rex

1977: Richard Hell & The Voidoids

1987: George Harrison

1963: Gerry and The Pacemakers (Apologies to everyone who can't stand LFC)

1981: U2 (from the time before Bono declared himself a saint)

Singles Released This Week Years Ago

 

Another Tuesday and a look back at which singles were released. And, as always, without words, because the songs speak for themselves, even if they only allow a sentimental look at days gone by.

1985: Katrina and the Waves

1977: Steve Miller Band

1982: Roxy Music

1989: Cowboy Junkies

2006: Red Hot Chili Peppers

1985: Eurythmics

1968: Small Faces

1988: The Smithereens

1988: Tracy Chapman