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Saturday, June 01, 2024
Your name is Merchan!
Your name is Merchan!: It took me a while to understand the expression “Your name is mud.” It’d come up when I was playing sandlot baseball or learning about football. Someone would scream it, and I had no idea why such an expression...
We remember Marilyn Monroe 1926-62
She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California.
During her career, Monroe's films grossed more than $200 million.
Marilyn was only 36 when she died on August 5, 1962.
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June 1966: The Beatles: "Paperback writer" & "Rain"
We will look at one of their best singles: "Paperback Writer" and the B-side of "Rain".
The songs were not included in the "Revolver" or "Yesterday and today" LP's in the US or elsewhere.
In fact, "Paperback writer" was finally released in a US LP "Hey Jude" & "1962-66" or greatest hits LP released in 1973. Unfortunately, "Rain" was not released in stereo for a long time.
"Rain" was clearly ahead of its time. It could have been released on "Sgt. Pepper's" or "Magical Mystery Tour". At the end of the song, the vocal track is placed in reverse, which is why the lyrics don't make any sense.
A great 45! As you can see, the 45 cover photo was a mistake. It shows John & George playing the guitar as lefties. Was that a mistake or done on purpose? I've often wondered!
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Happy # 90 Pat Boone
Pat Boone was born in Florida on this day in 1934. He is one of the all time top recording artists, according to Billboard.
Boone had huge hits in the late 1950's.
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June 1967: Another anniversary for Sgt Pepper
It was June 1, 1967 and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band hit the record stores.
Today, there are still people buying it. In fact, there are many people who have this album on LP, cassette, 8-track, reel to reel, CD and whatever they call downloads.
It was their 8th LP and more like a concept rather than a collection of songs or singles. George Martin used different recording techniques and the LP cover was great artwork.
“Pepper” was very different. Yet, was it The Beatles' best album?
My answer is no. I think that "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver [UK]" are better. Sgt. Peppers gets a very strong B-plus.
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June 1, 1925: Lou Gehrig began his streak
In 1925, a young Lou Gehrig was used as a pinch hitter. He replaced Wally Pipp the next day and did not miss another game until 1939 when he left for medical reasons.
Gehrig played 2,164 career games and the streak was 2,130! His last game was in 1939 and died in 1941.
The Iron Horse, as he was known, retired with 493 HR, 1,995 RBI and a .340 batting average. Incredibly, he averaged 0.92 RBI per game!
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We remember Dean Chance (1941-2015)
We remember Dean Chance who was born in Ohio on this day in 1941 and died in 2015.
Chance broke with the Angels in 1964: 20-9, a 1.69 ERA, 11 shutouts and 15 complete games.
Later, he was traded to the Twins and had a great 1967 season: 20-14 and 2.73 ERA.
My biggest memory of Chance was pitching for the Twins, specially when Boston and Minnesota played for the AL pennant in the last day of the 1967 season.
Overall, he won 128 games with a 2.92 ERA!
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