On This Date In Music

1966 - Beach Boys ‘Good Vibrations’ made its debut on the US singles chart. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. The record would reach No. 1 on the US charts in December 1966.

 

1969 - Led Zeppelin II was released on Atlantic Records in the UK. The Jimmy Page produced album which was recorded over six months between four European and three American tours, peaked at No. 1 in both the UK and US, going on to sell over 12 million copies in the US alone, (and spending 138 weeks on the UK chart). The album is now recognized by writers and music critics as one of the greatest and most influential rock albums ever recorded.

 

1976 - Bob Seger releases Night Moves, his first studio album to make an impact outside of Michigan.

 

1988 - Phil Collins started a two week run at No. 1 on the US singles chart with his version of 'Groovy Kind Of Love', his 6th US No. 1. The song was also a hit for The Mindbenders, the group that backed Wayne Fontana in 1965.