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The Cars' debut performance was a 1976 New Year's Eve gig at a New Hampshire Air Force base. This version of “My Best Friend's Girl” from a couple years later shows what the band's live shows looked like before they graduated to much bigger venues...

On this day in 1989, Phil Collins' "Another Day In Paradise" started a 4-week run at #1 on the US singles chart, making it his 7th US solo #1.

On this day in 1987, Pet Shop Boys' "Always On My Mind" took the #1 spot on the UK singles chart. This third #1 single was first performed on "Love Me Tender," a TV special commemorating the tenth anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Their performance was so well-received that the group decided to record the song and release it as a single.

On this day in 1984, Duran Duran appeared on the "Razzmatazz Solid Gold Christmas Special," along with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Big Country, Ultravox, Paul Young and Wham! Duran Duran had recently announced their 3rd single "The Reflex" from the album, SEVEN AND THE RAGGED TIGER.

On this day in 1975, CHICAGO IX - CHICAGO's GREATEST HITS started a five-week run at #1 on the US album chart. This made it Chicago's fifth #1 album. Here they are in the 70s performing the album's featured single, "I've Been Searchin' So Long."

On this day in 1988, Chicago started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "Look Away." The song became the group's third US #1.

40 years ago, on this day in 1973, Deep Purple Mk3 (with David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes) played their first show in K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen. Here they are with their Mark 3 line-up the following year.

On this day in 1978, Chic's "Le Freak" started its seven week run at #1 on the US singles chart. Here is the band, performing "Le Freak" in 1978.

THE DOORS official App brings The Doors' story to life with a rich, immersive experience that delves deeply into every aspect of The Doors' incandescent career. Recently updated, the app now features a new look and feel with easier navigation and a section devoted to remembering Ray Manzarek. Now just $2.99, the app includes: * A new interview with Robby Krieger and John Densmore * Essays: Insider stories behind each Doors album, the "Miami Incident," and more, enriched with videos, audio, photos and rarely seen memorabilia * Timeline: The Doors' history, controllable from the radio of Jim's S

As a tribute to one of the most important influences on Morrissey's life and music, Morrissey's impassioned live version of Lou Reed's "Satellite Of Love", recorded live in Las Vegas in 2011, is now available as a digital download. The release is a timely tribute and homage to one of the most important influences on Morrissey's life and music. Morrissey's version of the song was recorded live at The Chelsea Ballroom, the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas on 25th November, 2011. "Satellite Of Love (Live)" will also be available as a digital EP and on two vinyl formats, shipping on January 28: a picture d