1967: Iconoclastic, influential underground NYC rockers the Velvet Underground (with breathy vocalist Nico) release their debut album with an iconic banana cover by Andy Warhol
A Multi-layered Tapestry
March 14, 1972
“A wondrous woven magic, in bits of blue and gold, a tapestry to feel and see, impossible to hold…” – Carole King
She’d already had four #1 hits as a songwriter alongside lyricist husband Gerry Goffin, including the Shirelles’ "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and Little Eva’s "The Loco-Motion." After a divorce, Carole King tests out her singing talents too and today wins four Grammys: best female vocalist plus album (Tapestry), song ("You’ve Got A Friend") and record of the year ("It’s Too Late," with the flip side "I Feel The Earth Move"). Folks seemingly can’t go anywhere without hearing the album playing, and it goes on to sell an estimated, extraordinary 22 million copies worldwide.
As the Cold War raged, the world carried on its hot love affair with spies led by British secret agent James Bond. Forty years ago tonight, American television networks celebrated their contributions in a dominating night at the Emmys.
For the second year in a row, Mission: Impossible (CBS) won best drama while Get Smart (ABC) snagged best comedy. Three of the four best acting…