On This Date In Music

1973 - The Wailers, led by Bob Marley, release their fifth studio album, Catch a Fire. The first album on their new label, Island Records, it makes Marley and the Wailers international recording stars and brings reggae music to the forefront.

1974 - Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run went to No. 1 on the US album charts. McCartney's third US No. 1, went on to sell over 6 million copies world-wide. It's commercial performance was aided by two hit singles 'Jet' and 'Band on the Run'.