On This Date In Music

1964 - The Animals record the folk song "House Of The Rising Sun" at a London studio. A few months later, it becomes a huge hit, going to No. 1 in both the UK and US.

1985 - Simple Minds were at No. 1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't You Forget About Me'.

2001 - The movie Shrek is released, fully reviving the song "I'm a Believer" (performed by Smash Mouth in the rave-up at the end of the film).