Tuesday, August 30, 2011

AUGUST 30, 2011

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1955 - Judy Garland records the track "On The Atchison, Topeka & The Santa Fe" at Capitol Records' Melrose Avenue studios in Hollywood, California
1957 - Buck Owens' has his first solo recording session for Capitol Records at The Capitol Tower Studios in Hollywood, California or it's the day when Ken Nelson signed Buck Owens to Capitol Records as a solo artist. If anyone knows for sure which it is, please leave a comment.
1965- The Beatles are back at The Hollywood Bowl for the last time for a show which was recorded and was used for tracks for the 1977 Capitol Records album "Live At The Hollywood Bowl"
1968 - Mary Hopkin's first single, "Those Were The Days", is released on Apple Records with Capitol Records distributing it in the United States
1972 - John Lennon's concert at Madison Square Gardens is recorded and will be released on the album "Live In New York City" by Apple Records with distribution in the United States by Capitol Records

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1937 - Judy Garland signs her first recording contract. It was with Jack Kapp at Decca Records

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