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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Friday, August 26, 2016

Sizzlin' ♫Grease♫...NOT the oil!

Today's History Lesson...music & the movies

Through the decade that changed the nation - the 60s, musical hits of Broadway were routinely successful as Hollywood big-budget screen versions. Such films as West Side Story (1961), My Fair Lady (1964), The Sound of Music (1965), Funny Girl (1968) were among the biggest commercial hits of their era. In the early 70s, successful adaptations of Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Cabaret (1972) proved successful. Out of each of the films evolved some of the most phenomenal soundtracks. However, by the middle of the 70s, Hollywood had all but given up Broadway.

Today in Music History: August 26, 1978

In 1978, Paramount Pictures placed a big bet on a small musical called...



With its upbeat, catchy tunes, whirlin' 50s dance routines and sizzlin' Summer lovin', Grease's feelgood atmosphere just didn't come any better. Grease premiered in New York on June 13, 1978. The soundtrack album featuring photos from the movie became a best seller with the movie itself becoming one of the most successful musicals ever made.









The #1 hit on this day...
August 26, 1978




 
And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...

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