Once again, I am stringing together a group of songs and every single one of them is connected to July 10. I’m willing to bet you have heard all of them before – with the possible sole exception of the last one (and that’s the video you need to see) – but here’s the thing …
Good Music Doesn’t Have An Expiration Date

On July 10, 1958 (62 years ago today!), the Everly Brothers recorded this song at RCA Studios in Nashville.
The song was issued as the flip side of Bird Dog but reached the charts on its own, hitting #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 in Canada.
In addition, the song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and # 2 on the Rhythm & Blues chart.

On July 10, 1963 (57 years ago today!), Elvis Presley recorded Viva Las Vegas at Radio Recorders in Hollywood.
Released as a single in 1964 from the film of the same name, Viva Las Vegas only got as high as #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 but did reach #17 on the UK Singles Chart.

On July 10, 1965 (55 years ago today!), the Rolling Stones reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the group their first #1 in the U.S.
In the UK, the song initially was played only on pirate radio stations, because its lyrics were considered too sexually suggestive. It later became the Rolling Stones’ fourth # in the United Kingdom.

On July 10, 1967 (53 years ago today!), Bobbie Gentry released Ode To Billie Joe
The single – which had been recorded at Studio C in the Capitol Tower in Hollywood – was a #1 hit in the U.S. within three weeks of release and a big international seller, reaching #1 in Canada, #13 in England, and #4 in Australia.
The recording – originally the B-side to Mississippi Delta before DJs started flipping the 45 over – earned Gentry three Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Performance (Female), Best Solo Vocal Performance (Female) and Best New Artist.

On July 10, 1972 (48 years ago today!), Harry Nilsson released the Son of Schmilsson album in England.
It failed to chart in the UK despite having guest musicians such as Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Lowell George and Nicky Hopkins playing on various cuts. It was released in late July in the U.S. and reached #12.
The album included this gem with Nilsson’s voice reaching angelic heights as he stretches the word “dream” into five heavenly syllables.

On July 10, 1991 (29 years ago today!), Alan Jackson was at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart with Don’t Rock the Jukebox’, the lead single from the album of the same name.
It would later receive an ASCAP award for Country Song of the Year.

And finally…

This will mess up the chronological order of things but on July 10, 1947 (73 years ago today!), Arlo Guthrie was born.
No, I’m not going to play Alice’s Restaurant or City of New Orleans. Instead you are going to get a 1993 live performance of a song that just might move you to tears.

I’ll be back with more music on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend!