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Music History Friday!

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The Year: 1994

Bruce Springsteen won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with “Streets of Philadelphia.” Written for the groundbreaking film Philadelphia, the haunting ballad captured the emotional weight of the AIDS epidemic, showcasing Springsteen’s ability to blend raw storytelling with social resonance. A powerful moment in music and film history.

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The Year: 1952

History was made at Cleveland Arena with The Moondog Coronation Ball, widely regarded as the first rock and roll concert. Organized by legendary DJ Alan Freed, the event showcased talents like Paul Williams and the Hucklebuckers, igniting a cultural revolution that would shape music for decades to come.

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The Year: 1989

De La Soul release their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising. The sample heavy, paisley powered LP becomes a hip-hop landmark, establishing a mellow, groovy new style.

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The Year: 1958

The RIAA issues their first Gold Single for sales of a million copies, which goes to Perry Como’s “Catch A Falling Star.” Record labels have been awarding their own artists Gold records for years, starting with Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo” in 1942, but this is the first RIAA official certification.

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The Year: 1987

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys becomes the first rap album to top the US chart. It stays at #1 for seven weeks.

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The Year: 1983

Bananarama release their debut album, Deep Sea Skiving, featuring a hit cover of Steam’s “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” and the Top 10 UK entry “Shy Boy.”

Food Post Friday!

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In celebration of country singer Jason Aldean’s birthday on February 28th, here’s a recipe inspired by his Southern roots: Peach Cobbler.

This classic dessert reflects the flavors of his hometown, Macon, Georgia.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups fresh or canned peach slices
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and melt it in the preheating oven.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in milk until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
  6. In a saucepan, mix peach slices with lemon juice and heat until warm.
  7. Spoon the peaches over the batter; again, do not stir.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.