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Legacy Recordings Week in Music February 10 -- February 16
February 10 1977, The Clash begin recording their debut album at CBS studios in London,
England. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions.
February 11 1932, Duke Ellington and His Orchestra record "St Louis Blues' featuring none other
than Bing Crosby on vocals.
February 12 1977, Barbra Streisand began a six-week stay at No.1 on the US album chart
with 'A Star Is Born,' from the movie she co-starred with Kris Kristofferson.
February 13 1969, Bob Dylan recorded 'Lay, Lady, Lay', at Columbia Recording Studios
in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was originally written for the soundtrack of the movie Midnight
Cowboy, but wasn't submitted in time to be included in the film.
February 14 1998, Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' set a new record for most radio
plays in the US with 116 million plays in one week.
February 15 1969, Sly and the Family Stone began a four week stay at No.1 on the US singles
chart with 'Everyday People', their first No.1.
February 16 1931, Born on this day, Otis Blackwell, songwriter and producer, who wrote 'All Shook
Up', 'Return To Sender', and 'Don't Be Cruel' for Elvis as well as classics like 'Great
Balls Of Fire' and 'Fever.'