December 11, 1968

The Rolling Stones record their Rolling Stones’ Rock-and-roll Circus TV special – and then bury it for nearly 30 years.

December 12, 1998

Luciano Pavarotti becomes the first classical musician to perform on Saturday Night Live when he sings ‘’Adeste Fideles’’ with Vanessa Williams.

December 13, 1999

BMI publishes their list of the most-played songs on American radio and TV in the 20th century. The Top 5: “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’“, “Never My Love“, “Yesterday“, “Stand By Me“, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You“.

December 14, 1977

At the peak of the disco era, the film Saturday Night Fever opens in theaters. The soundtrack contains two previous #1 hits and four new ones.

December 15, 1969

John Lennon and Yoko Ono launch the “War Is Over” campaign with billboards declaring peace around the world.

December 16, 1966

They release the first Jimi Hendrix single: “Hey Joe.” The song is about a guy shoots his “old lady” after catching her cheating.

December 17, 1991

A judge rules in favor of the British singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan in his case against the rapper Biz Markie, who sampled Sullivan’s song “Alone Again (Naturally)“, without permission. The landmark case establishes that we must clear samples before used.