FEBRUARY 16, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
1914 - Jimmy Wakely, singer, guitarist, and Capitol Records artist, is born James Clarence Wakely in Mineola, Arkansas
90 Years Ago Today In 1920 - Patty Andrews, singer and member of the Capitol Records group The Andrews Sisters, is born Patricia Marie Andrews in Minneapolis, Minnesota
1961 - Andy Taylor, lead guitarist of the Capitol Records groups Duran Duran and The Power Station, is born in Dolver-Hampton, England

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1946 - Capitol Records artist Jack Guthrie debuts as a guest on "The Grand Ole Opry" radio show
45 Years Ago Today In 1965 - The Beatles record tracks for their songs "I Need You", "Another Girl", and "Yes It Is" at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, England
1967 - The Beatles record tracks for their song "Good Morning Good Morning" at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, England

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1997 - Spice Girls' Virgin Records single "Wannabe" is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart