American Songwriter

On This Day in 1967, Otis Redding Was in the Studio Recording the Classic Song He Wouldn’t Live To See Reach No. 1

Legendary soul singer Otis Redding recorded his first-ever No. 1 hit on Dec, 7, 1967, three days before his death at age 26.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, Buck Owens Stepped Into a Hollywood Studio and Recorded His Biggest Crossover Hit—Against His Co-Writer’s Advice

Sixty-one years ago today, Buck Owens stepped into the studio to record a major hit that Harlan Howard begged him not to cut.