OCTOBER 25, 2017

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
90 Years Ago Today In 1927 - Barbara Cook, Broadway musical performer and cabaret singer, who made her recording debut on the Capitol Records soundtrack to the Broadway musical "Flahooley", is born Barbara Nell in Atlanta, Georgia. If anyone knows her middle name, please leave a comment.
1941 - Helen Reddy, singer, television and motion picture actress, and Capitol Records artist from 1970 to 1980 is born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. If anyone knows her middle name, please leave a comment
1984 - Katy Perry, singer-songwriter, actress and Capitol Records artist is born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in Santa Barbara, California

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1943 - Benny Carter (on alto saxophone) and His Orchestra (Claude Dunson, Vernon "Jake" Porter, Teddy Buckner and Freddie Webster on trumpet; Shorty Haughton, J.J. Johnson, and Alton Moore on trombone; Porter Kilbert also on alto saxophone; Willard Brown on alto and baritone saxophone; Eugene "Gene" Porter and Hubert "Bumps" Myers on tenor saxophone; Humphrey "Teddy" Brannon on piano; Ulysses Livingston on guitar; Dillon "Curley" Russell on bass; and Oscar Bradley on drums) record the titles "Poinciana" (arranged by Frank Comstock), "Just A Baby's Prayer At Twilight" (arranged by Frank Comstock with vocals by Sarah Churchill), two takes of "Hurry, Hurry" (also arranged by Frank Comstock with vocals by Sarah Churchill, the first take is the main take and the second take the alternate take), and the instrumental title "Love For Sale" (arranged by Benny Carter) in San Francisco, California. Capitol Records will issue the first and third titles together as a single (Capitol 144), the second title as a single (Capitol 165) with "I'm Lost" on the flipside, "Love For Sale" on the compilation album "The History Of Jazz, Volume 4 - This Modern Age" (CE-19), and the alternate version of "Hurry, Hurry" is added to an updated version of the album (W 2140).
1944 - Jack Guthrie (on vocals with Billy Hughes on fiddle; "Porky" Freeman on lead guitar; Red Murrell on rhythm guitar; and Cliffie Stone on bass), at his second Capitol Records session, records "I'm Building A Stairway To Heaven", "Welcome Home Stranger", four more songs, Jimmie Rodgers' "When the Cactus Is in Bloom" which highlights Guthrie's yodeling ability, "Answer To 'Moonlight And Skies'", and "Dallas Darlin'" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first title as a single (Capitol Americana 40012) with "This Troubled Mind O’ Mine" on the flipside, the second title as a single (Capitol Americana 57-40222) with "Colorado Blues" on the flipside.
1944 - At a split session held this day in Los Angeles, California Matt Dennis (on vocals) with Paul Weston and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) records the (as of 2005) unissued titles "Things Aren't Just The Same" and "(You'd Never Now) The Old Place Now" and Jerry Colonna (on vocals) with Paul Weston and His Orchestra (lineup still unlisted) records the (as of 2005) unissued title "Your Father's Mustache".
1946 - Skitch Henderson and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "And So To Bed" (vocals by Eileen Wilson), "It's The Same Old Dream" (vocals by Eileen Wilson), "A Garden In The Rain" (vocals by Eileen Wilson), and "Stringin' Along" (vocals Ray Kellog) in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first and third titles together as a single (Capitol 331) and, as of 2005, has yet to issue the second and last titles.
1946 - Matt Dennis (on vocals), with Paul Weston and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "So Would I", "I Believe", and "At Sundown" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first and last title together as a single (Capitol 329) but (as of 2005) has yet to issue "I Believe".
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Tonight's guest vocalist on "King Cole Trio Time" is fellow Capitol Records artist Nellie Lutcher.
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Jack Guthrie (on vocals) and His Oklahomans (Billy Hughes on fiddle; "Porky" Freeman on lead guitar; Lewis Jack Rivers on rhythm guitar; and Cliffie Stone on bass. This lineup is also listed as "with Cliffie Stone and His Orchestra" in later reissues) record the titles "San Antonio Rose", "I Still Love You As I Did Yesterday", "Ida Red", "For Oklahoma I'm Yearning", and "I Told You Once" between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM at Radio Recorders' studios at 932 North Western Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue "Ida Red" as a single (Capitol Americana 57-40075) with "Next To The Soil" on the flipside. Capitol Records, after drum overdubs are added, will issue "Ida Red" on Guthrie's eponymous album "Jack Guthrie" (T 2456). Bear Family Records will issue all the titles recorded at both sessions on Guthrie's CD "When The World Has Turned You Down" (BCD 15580).
1948 - Tex Williams (on vocals) and His Western Caravan (lineup unlisted), with Mario Ruiz Armengol conducting, records the title "Life Gits Tee-Jus, Don't It?" in Mexico. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 15271) with "Big Hat Polka" on the flipside.
1948 - Gordon MacRae (on vocals) and The Clark Sisters (lineup unlisted) with Carlyle Hall and His Orchestra (lineup also unlisted), record the title "Ramona" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 15304) with "Do You Ever Think Of me" on the flipside.
1948 - The Starlighters (Vince Degen, Tony Paris, Pauline Byrns, Jerry Duane, and Howard Hudson), with unlisted musicians, record "Season's Greetings, Part 1" and "Season's Greetings, Part 2" in Los Angeles, California. The titles will be issued as side 1 and side 2 of a Christmas promotional record.
1949 - Blue Lu Barker (on vocals with Earl Barnes on trumpet; Joe Pairs on piano; Danny Barker on guitar; Percy Gabriel on bass; and Paul Barbarin on drums) records the titles "Boogie is The Thing To Do", "Low Low Down Blues", "Round And Round The Valley", and "That's How I Got My Man" in New Orleans, Louisiana. Capitol Records will issue "Round And Round The Valley" as a single (Capitol 977) with "At The Animal Fair" on the flipside. Pathé-Marconi will issue the rest of the titles in France on the album "Here's a Little Girl" (1566301) and on the CD "The Chronological Blue Lu Barker 1946-1949" issued by Classics in France (1130).
1949 - Eddie Kirk (on vocals), with an orchestra (lineup unlisted), "Dear Hearts And Gentle People" and "Careless Kisses" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the titles together as a single (Capitol 57-40260).
1951 - Big Bill Lister (aka Weldon Lister on vocals and guitar, with Jerry Rivers on fiddle, Owen Bradley on piano, Sammy Pruett on electric guitar, Donald Helms on steel guitar, Howard Watts [aka "Cedric Rainwater"] on bass) records the titles "Double Crossin' Lies", "Ship Of Love", "A Nickel For A Dozen Roses", and "All I Want Is To Hear You Say You Love Me" at Castle Studio in Tulane Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the first title as a single (Capitol 2537) with "Every Tear I Cry" on the flipside, the second and last title together as a single (Capitol 1999), and "A Nickle For A Dozen Roses" as a single (Capitol 1909) with "One More Beer (Then I'm Going Home)" on the flipside.
1951 - Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (Roy Bargy and Leonard Pennario on Piano but rest lineup unlisted) record Gershwin's "An American In Paris" in four parts in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the titles for all the parts on Whiteman's album "George Gershwin - An American In Paris- Conducted By Paul Whiteman" (Capitol F15785).
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Nat "King" Cole's Capitol Records single "Somewhere Along The Way" is #16, his single "Faith Can Move Mountains" is #20 and its flipside, "Ruby And The Pearl", is #27, and his single "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" is #27 on Cash Box magazine's Best Selling Singles chart.
1953 - Yvonne O'Day (on vocals) with unlisted musicians, records the titles "I Just Want To Be With You", "Snowflakes" (additional vocals by Mary O'Day), and "Does It Hurt You" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first two titles together as a single (Capitol 2668) and, as of 2005, has yet to issue "Does It Hurt You".
1954 - Billy May and His Orchestra (Conrad Gozzo, John Best, Mannie Klein, and Uan Rasey on trumpet; Murray McEachern, Si Zentner, Tommy Pederson, and Ed Kusby on trombone; Vincent De Rosa on French horn, Clarence Karella on tuba; Skeets Herfurt and Willie Schwartz on alto saxophone; Ted Nash and Fred Falensby on tenor saxophone; Chuck Gentry on baritone saxophone; Jules Kinsler on flute; Arthur Fleming on bassoon; Jules Jacob on oboe; J.A. Krechter on clarinet; Paul Smith on piano; Al Hendrickson on guitar; Joe Mondragon on bass; Alvin Stoller on drums; Ralph Hansell on percussion; and Ann Mason Stockton on harp), with May conducting his own arrangements, record the titles "In A Persian Market" and "All You Want To Do Is Dance" at Capitol Records' Melrose Avenue studios between 10:00 pm and 1:00 am. Capitol Records will issue the titles on May's album "Sorta-May" (T 562).
1955 - The Smith Brothers (Audrey L. Smith and John O. Smith) with a group of 4 unlisted vocalists) record the titles "Just A Rose Will Do", "Kneel At The Cross", "Are You A Christian", and "Lost But Not Forgotten" in Nashville, Tennessee, Capitol Records will issue the first title as a single (Capitol F3395) with "Heaven Bound" on the flipside, the second and last titles together as a single (Capitol F3581) and, as of 2005, yet to issue "Are You A Christian".
1956 - The King Sisters (vocalists Yvonne, Luise, Marilyn & Alyce King) with Alvino Rey conducting the orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Hawaii Is Calling Me", "Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai)", and "On The Beach At Waikiki" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the sisters' album "Aloha" (T 808).
1956 - Jerry Reed (on vocals and guitar), with unlisted musicians, records the titles "I'm Stuck", "It's High Time", "Forever", and I Can't Find The Words" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records releases "I'm Stuck" on the CD "Capitol Country Music Classics - Rockabilly" (7-99879-2), "It's High Time" and "Forever" together as a single (Capitol F3657). Bear Family Records releases all the titles on Reed's CD "Here I Am" (BCD 16306) in Germany.
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Nat "King" Cole's Capitol Records single "With You On My Mind" is #22 on WMCA's Weekly Survey of singles in New York City, New York, and his album "Love Is The Thing" is #5 on the station's Albums chart.
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Les Baxter (on piano and organ) records overdubs for his titles "I Never Had A Dream Like This Before" and "The Invisible Boy" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final versions of the two titles together as a single (Capitol F3842) as by Les Baxter and His Orchestra.
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Overdubs and applause are recorded for Johnny Otis and His Orchestra's title "Little Arthur's Number" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records has, as of 2005, yet to issue the title.
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Vocalist Danny Kaye, with Walter Scharf conducting Gordon Jenkin's arrangements of music by Milton Shaefer to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Playing On The Seesaw", "I Like Old People, Don't You?", "Don't Tickle Me", "The Puddle", and "Crazy Barbara" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Kaye's album "Mommy, Gimme A Drinka Water!" (T 937).
1958 - The Roger Wagner Chorale and The Capitol Symphony Orchestra (both lineups unlisted), conducted by Roger Wagner with Salli Terri on vocals, records the title "Nobody Know's The Trouble I've Seen" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on the chorale's album "Holy,Holy,Holy" (P-8498).
1960 - Dave Pell (on clarinet with Ray Linn on trumpet; Benny Carter on alto saxophone; John Towner Williams on piano; Lyle Ritz on bass; and Frankie Capp on drums) records the titles "It Feels So Good", "Coquette", "Double Walk" (arranged by John Towner Williams), and "Undecided" (also arranged by John Towner Williams) in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Pell's album "I Remember John Kirby" (T 1687).
1960 - During two sessions held this day in New York City Phil Napoleon (on trumpet with Harry DeVito on trombone; Kenny Davern on clarinet; Johnny Varro on piano; Pete Rogers on bass; and Sonny Igoe on drums), records the titles "Artificial Flowers", "Tommy, Tommy", and "Picture Of Happiness" at the first session and "Dr. Brock" and "Dear Friends". Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Napoleon's album "Tenderloin Dixieland" (T 1535).
1960 - The Jordanaires (vocalists Hugh Gordon Stoker, Hoyt H. Hawkins, Neal Matthews Jr., Ray Walker), with unlisted musicians, record the titles "Will the Circle Be Unbroken", "Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone", "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", and I'd Rather Have Jesus" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on The Jordainaires featuring Ray Walker's album "To God Be The Glory" (T 1559).
1960 - During two sessions recorded this day in New York City, New York Phil Napoleon (on trumpet with ) records "Artificial Flowers", "Tommy, Tommy", and "Picture Of Happiness" at the first session and "Dr. Brook" and "Dear Friends" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Napoleon's album "Tenderloin Dixieland" (T 1535)
1961 - Tommy Sands (on vocals), with The Jordanaires (lineup unlisted), records a remake of the title "Wrong Side Of Love" at Bradley Film and Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol F4660) with "Jimmy's Song" on the flipside.
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - George Chakiris (with unlisted musicians) records the titles "Memories Are Made Of This", "Witchcraft", "Autumn Leaves", "Somewhere In the Night", and "Taste Of Honey" in Los Angeles, California. As of 2005, Capitol Records has yet to issue any of the titles.
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - King Curtis (on tenor saxophone with George Stubbs on pianos, Ernie Hayes on organ, Billy Butler and Cornell Dupree on guitar, Jimmy Lewis on bass, Gary Chester drums, Willie Rodriguez on bongos) records the titles "Frisky" (without tenor saxophone), "Alexander's Ragtime Band", "Amorosa (Bossa Nova)", "Strollin' Home", and "Mess Around" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue the last two titles together as a single (Capitol 4891). Bear Family Record will issue all the titles on the 3 CD set "The Capitol Years 1962-1965" (BCD 15670).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - Vocalist June Christy, with Bill Holman directing his own arrangements to Conte Candoli, Lee Katzman, Al Porcino, and Ray Triscari on trumpets, Vern Friley, John Halliburton, and Lew McCreary on trombones, Ken Shroyer on bass trombone, Joe Maini and Charlie Kennedy on alto saxophones, Bob Cooper and Bill Perkins on tenor saxophones, Jack Nimitz on baritone saxophone, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Joe Mondragon on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums, records the titles "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?", "Night In Tunisia", and "It Don't Mean A Thing" in the Capitol Tower Studios at 5515 North Vine Street in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Christy's album "Big Band Specials" (T 1845).
1964 - At three sessions held this day in New York City, New York the original cast for the Broadway musical "Golden Boy", with Elliot Lawrence conducting the Orchestra (linup unlisted) and Chorus (lineup also unlisted), record the titles "Everything's Great" (with vocals by Kenneth Tobey and Paula Wayne, "Lorna's Here" (vocals by Paula Wayne), and "Golden Boy" (with vocals by Paula Wayne) at the first session, "While The City Sleeps (vocals by Billy Daniels), "This Is The Life" (vocals by Billy Daniels, Sammy Davis, Jr., and the company [lineup unlisted]), and "No More" (vocals by Sammy Davis, Jr. and Company) at the second session and "Workout" (vocals by unlisted Male Chorus), "Stick Around" (vocals by Sammy Davis, Jr.), and "No More" (vocals by Sammy Davis, Jr and the Company) at the third session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the original Broadway cast album for "Golden Boy" (VAS 2124).
1966 - Lothar and The Hand People (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Rose-Colored Glasses", "The Music Never Stops", and "L-O-V-E, Ask For It By Name" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue the first and last title together as a single (Capitol 5874) and, as of 2005, has yet to issue "The Music Never Stops".
1966 - The Magnificent Men (male vocal group with unlisted lineup) record the titles "Stormy Weather", "I Wish You Love", "Misty" and "Keep On Climbing" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the group's eponymous album "The Magnificent Men" (ST 2678).
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist Fred Neil, with unlisted musicians, records the titles "Medley: How Long Blues/Drown In My Own Tears", two titles with unlisted titles, "Roll On", and "Troubles (Lamp Is Low)" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Roll On" on Neil's album "Fred Neil Sessions" (ST 2862) and has yet to issue "Troubles (Lamp Is Low)" or the other two untitled tites. If anyone knows the name of the unlisted two titles or if any of the other titles have been issued, please leave a comment.
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist Lou Rawls, with an orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Hang-ups", "I'm Gonna Use What I've Got", and "Lana Lou" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first two titles on Rawls' album "Feelin' Good" (T 2864) and has yet to issue "Lana Lou".
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist Ned Miller, with unlisted musicians, records the titles "Roller Skates, Red Wagons And Dolls", "Someone Who Cares", "I Can't Pretend No More", and "There Lives A King" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Miller's album "In The Name Of Love" (ST 2914).
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist and guitarist Bobbie Gentry records the titles "Louisiana Man", "Feelin' Good", "Jessye 'Lisabeth", a untitled title, "I Didn't Know", "The Way I Do", "Show Off", and "I Can Tell" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue any of the titles.
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - The Beach Boys (lineup unlisted) records the titles "Game Of Love" and "The Letter" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "The Letter" on the band's album "Beach Boys Rarities" (ST-12293) and has yet to issue "Game Of Love".
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Quicksilver Messenger Service (lineup unlisted) records the titles "The Fool" and "It's Been Too Long" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on the group's eponymous album "Quicksilver Messenger Service" (ST 2904).
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - At two sessions held this day in Nashville, Tennessee, vocalist Sonny James, with unlisted session musicians, records the titles "A Thousand Times A Day", "Today Will Be My Day To Live", and "People-lution" during the first session and the titles "A Midnight Moon", "I've Been Keepin' Busy With The Blues", and "Walkin' With The Blues" during the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles, except "A Midnight Moon" on James' album "World Of Our Own" (ST 2884) and will issue "A Midnight Moon" as a single (Capitol 2884) with "What A Shame" on the flipside.
1968 - At two sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California Kelly Gordon records the titles "That's Life" and "Teeny Boppin' Child" at the first session and "Games People Play" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Gordon's album "Defunked" (ST-201).
1971 - The Persuasions (vocalists Jerry Lawson, Joseph Russell, Jay Otis Washington, Jimmy Hayes, and Herbert Rhoad), with unknown musicians, record the title "Buffalo Soldier" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 3317) with "People Get Ready" on the flipside.
45 Years Ago Today In 1972 - Overdubs are recorded for Glen Campbell's titles "I Believe In Christmas", "New Snow On The Roof, and "On This Road" in Los Angeles, California, Capitol Records will issue the first two titles together as a single (Capitol 3509) and "On This Road" as a single (Capitol 3548) with "I Knew Jesus (Before He Was A Star)" on the flipside.
1973 - Ronnie Rice records the titles "Love, Sweet Love" and "Sweet Southern Soul" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the titles together as a single (Capitol 3902).
1974 - Supersax (Conte Candoli on trumpet; Med Flory and Joe Lopes on alto saxophone; Warne Marsh and Jay Migliori on tenor saxophone; Jack Nimitz on baritone saxophone; Lou Levy on piano; Buddy Clark on bass; Jack Hanna on drums; and 19 unlisted players on strings) record the titles "April In Paris" and "My Old Flame" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on the group's album "Supersax Plays Bird With Strings" (ST-11371).
1974 - Barbara Acklin (on vocals), with an orchestra (lineup unlisted) using James L. Mack's arrangements, records the titles "You Gave Him Everything, But I Gave Him Love" and "How Can You Lose Something You Never Had" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first title as a single (Capitol 4013) with "Special Loving" on the flipside and the second title on Acklin's album "A Place In The Sun" (ST-11377).
1974 - Capitol Records registers the masters it purchased for Corey Blake's titles "This Time With Feelin'", "How Can I Go Without You", "Keep On Blowing My Mind", and "Your Love is Like A Boomerang" and will issue "How Can I Go Without You" and "Your Love is Like A Boomerang" together as a single (Capitol 4057) and has (of 2005) yet to issue "Keep On Blowing My Mind". There is no issue information listed for "This Time With Feelin'" so if anyone knows if this title has been issued, please leave a comment.
1974 - John Lennon ends sessions at the Record Plant East in New York City for titles for his Apple Records album "Rock And Roll" that will be distributed by Capitol Records in the United States
1975 - Sammy Hagar (on vocals and guitar), with unlisted musicians, records the unissued (as of 2005) title "Thinking Of You" in Sausalito, California for Capitol Records.
40 Years Ago Today In 1976 - Capitol Records registers the masters for Unicorn (lineup unlisted)'s titles "Give And Take", "One More Tomorrow", "The Night", "Get Along Fine", "Nothing I Wouldn't Do", "So Hard To Get Through", "Eric", "British Rail Romance", "Magnolia Avenue", "I'm Alright (When I'm With You)", and "The Way It Goes" which were recorded in England. Capitol Records will issue all the titles, except "Give And Take", "Get Along Fine" and "Nothing I Wouldn't Do" on the band's album "One More Tomorrow" (ST-11692). itsaboutmusic.com issued "Give And Take" as a bonus title when it re-issued the album on CD (no product number, on demand online ordering only) and the other two titles have, as of 2005, yet to be issued.
1976 - During three sessions held this day in Los Angeles, Ethos (lineup unlisted) records the titles "Pimp City" and "Start Anew" at the first session, "The Players (Of The Game)", "Marathon II", and "Sedona" at the second session, and "Memories", "Close Your Eyes" and "U.V. Melody" at the third session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the band's album "Open Up" (ST-11616).
1979 - Amy Holland records the title "How Do I Survive" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 4884) with "Don't Kid Yourself" on the flipside.
1980 - Virgil Keel Fox, classical organist and Capitol Records artist (contracted to record six albums in 1960) dies of cancer at age 68 in Palm Beach, Florida, where there will later be a funeral at his home, Casa Lagomar. Another funeral will be held on November 9, 1980 at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Fox will be buried at Pioneer Cemetery in Dover, Bureau County, Illinois.
35 Years Ago Today In 1982 - The Deserters (lineup unlisted) record the title "Siberia" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's album "Siberian Nightlife" (ST-12257).
1994 - Capitol Records releases Bob Seger's compilation album "Greatest Hits"
2000 - Garth Brooks announces that he'll retire after releasing his next album
2001 - Anita Carter (on vocals), with Richard Bennett on guitar, records overdubs for Carter's titles "Where Is The Start Of Lonely", "Tulsa County", "Angel's Heaven", "Loving Him Was Easier", "I'd Rather Be Sorry", "Until It's Time For You To Go", "Summer Sand" and "A Whole Lotta Lovin'" (which were originally recorded for Capitol Records on August 16, 1970, at Jack Clement Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennesse) at Rock Audio in Brentwood, Tennessee. Bear Family Records will issue the final versions of the titles on Carter's 7 CD box set "Appalachian Angel 1950-72 and 1996" (BCD 16414) in Germany.
2005 - Capitol Records Nashville releases Merle Haggard's album "Chicago Wind"

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
35 Years Ago Today In 1982 - Kim Wilde (on vocals), with unlisted musicians, records the titles "Ego", "Words Fell Down", "Action City", "View From A Bridge", "Just A Feeling", "Chaos At The Airport", "Take Me Tonight", "Can You Come Over", "Wendy Sadd", "Cambodia" and "Cambodia (Reprise). EMI America will issue "View From A Bridge" and "Cambodia" on Wilde's album "Catch As Catch Can" (ST-17090). EMI in England releases those two titles and "Take Me Tonight" on Wilde's CD "The Very Best Of Kim Wilde" (7-48023-2). There is no issuing information for the other titles.

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1926 - Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California begins showing movies with sound using the Vitaphone process, starting with Warner Bros.' "Don Juan".