Last week was a long year, wasn’t it?? As I sit here, writing with trepidation, wondering what the next few weeks hold…. it is very tempting to look back instead of looking ahead, these days. Far be it from us to stop anyone! Let’s relive some happier days from this week in DD History.
January 10
- American Top 40 featured “Notorious” at number 2 (1987)
- Time magazine published interview with Simon and Nick (2011)
January 11
- “Rock over London” broadcast in USA, featuring “Skin Trade” (1987)
- Requiem for the Americas album, featuring Simon and Warren released. (1990)
January 12
- Performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City (1994)
January 13
- Nick appeared as a celebrity guest judge at the Ugly Truck Contest at Ford Motors in Tampa. (1989)
- Performed at Hammersmith Palais in London (2005)
January 14
- “New Moon on Monday” peaked at number 10 in the USA (1984)
- American Top 40 featured “All She Wants Is” at number 40 (1989)
- Performed at the opening of the Key Club in Cabazon, California (2006)
January 15
- Played at Hollywood Rock Festival in Sao Paolo, Brazil (1988)
- Began recording Liberty album at Olympic Studios (1990)
- Wembley Arena show from Dec. 17, 2000, webcast. (2001)
- BBC2 announces Girl Panic as new single (2011)
January 16
- Seven and the Ragged Tiger goes platinum (1984)
- “Union of the Snake” peaks at number 2 in Canada (1984)
- The band, Nirvana covers the song, “Rio” at their show in at the Estadio do Morimbi venue in Sao Paolo, Brazil (1993)
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
-R
