Friday, April 8, 2011

The Retroscope: 9 April

9 April 1987:
Chart Toppers
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now", Starship
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight", Genesis
"Come Go With Me", Expose
"Ocean Front Property", George Strait
9 April 1989: 37 years after his US chart debut with 3 o'clock Blues, BB King finally enjoys UK success, entering the chart at no 12 with U2 on "When Love Comes To Town". 53 year old Rolling Stone rocker announced his forthcoming marriage to 19 year old Mandy Smith. The couple had been dating for six years and the marriage only lasted for 17 months. (Bill's 30 year old son Stephen married Mandy's mother, aged 46)

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