Abba Reunite for Mamma Mia! Film Premiere - Music History Calendar - Event of The Day

 

2008 The movie Mamma Mia!, featuring the music of ABBA and based on the musical, opens in Sweden where the group attends the screening, briefly reuniting Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Agnetha Faltskog. Read the full story   More Events:   1970 Casey Kasem debuts the radio show American Top 40, where he counts down the Billboard hits (the #1 song: "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" by Three Dog Night). He hosts the show until 2004, when Ryan Seacrest takes over.   1982 Ozzy Osbourne and his manager, Sharon Arden, get married. She is the daughter of music mogul Don Arden, and a keen businesswoman. The union results in an MTV reality show, Ozzfest, and three children: Aimee, Kelly and Jack.   1982 Neil Diamond sees the movie E.T. along with the songwriters Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. That night, they write the song "Heartlight" based on the film.   See More Events Click here for the previous post

BIG News Inside! - Craig McLachlan HQ

 

Hey there, beautiful people! I'm finally ready to share the big secret...I'm stepping out of my ABBA closet and inviting you to join me! Get ready to unleash your inner Dancing Queen at ABBACHOIR, the ultimate celebration where you're not just a spectator – YOU are part of the show!   I'll guide you through an interactive live experience filled with song and pure ABBA joy. We'll laugh, clap, and sing our hearts out.   On top of this, the choir conductor for ABBACHOIR will be in the expert hands of someone very special to me… who you all know and love, Vanessa Scammell, an acclaimed conductor with an impressive repertoire. Vanessa has conducted everything from symphony orchestras to musical theatre, bringing her signature style to every performance.  Her recent engagements include conducting for the Sydney Symphony and The Australian Ballet, making her the perfect maestro for this ABBA extravaganza.   This isn't about perfect pitch – it's about fun, friendship, and a shared love for ABBA's timeless hits. Dress up in your best 70's glam, or whatever makes you feel fabulous, and prepare to join fellow ABBA fanatics in singing a surprise ABBA hit in beautiful three-part harmony.    It's a mystery which song you'll perform, but rest assured, it will be one of ABBA's unforgettable classics.   Whether you're a seasoned Super Trouper or new to the ABBA craze, don't miss out on this unique, electrifying experience. Hope to see you there!   One show only 5pm, Sunday 27 October, 2024 Fortitude Music Hall Book at ticketmaster.com.au 18+ event Follow along on socials for all the fun,  https://www.facebook.com/AbbaChoir   https://www.instagram.com/abbachoir/ PRE-SALE will start on Tuesday, so keep an eye out for my next email. Catch you soon, Craig x

Music History Calendar - Event of The day - 'Abba Reunite for Mamma Mia! Film Premiere'

 

2008 The movie Mamma Mia!, featuring the music of ABBA and based on the musical, opens in Sweden where the group attends the screening, briefly reuniting Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Agnetha Faltskog. Read the full story   More Events:   1999 Victoria Adams, better known as Posh Spice of The Spice Girls, marries the soccer star David Beckham. The photogenic couple draw lots of press coverage and become known as "Posh and Becks."   1987 John Fogerty headlines a Vietnam veterans' benefit concert at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland broadcast by HBO. Performers include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Kris Kristofferson.   1964 The Beach Boys score their first #1 hit as "I Get Around" tops the Hot 100, where it stays for two weeks.   See More Events Click here for the previous post

Europop Rules In America With "Dancing Queen" - Music History Calendar - Event of the Day

 

1977 ABBA goes to #1 on the US singles chart with "Dancing Queen," the group's seventh US Top 40 hit and first #1. The song is also a #1 in the UK and 12 other countries. Read the full story   More Events:   1994 Heavy metal makes a mark as Pantera's album Far Beyond Driven debuts at #1 in America.   1973 Queen play the Marquee Theater in London, their first concert since signing with EMI Records.   1976 Folk singer-songwriter Phil Ochs commits suicide at age 35 in Far Rockaway, New York City, after a long battle with bipolar disorder and alcoholism. Click here for the previous post

ABBA Wins Eurovision With "Waterloo" And More....- Music History Calendar - Event of The day

 

  

 

1974 ABBA become European stars overnight when their composition "Waterloo" wins the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Read the full story

 

More Events:

 

1974 Billy Joel scores his first Top 40 hit with "Piano Man," which comes in at #33 (it peaks at #25 two weeks later).

 

1992 Annie Lennox releases her first solo album, Diva, with the hits "Why" and "Walking On Broken Glass."

 

2016 On his 79th birthday, Merle Haggard dies at his ranch in Northern California. Haggard placed 71 songs in the Top 10 of the Country chart during his lifetime.

Clic for thr previous post