American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, Roy Orbison Was at No. 1 With a Song That Would Be at the Center of a Landmark Federal Lawsuit

Sixty-one years ago today, Roy Orbison was atop the UK Singles Chart with a song that would change US law forever.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1968, the Jazz Musician Behind a Christmas Classic Performed a Controversial Rendition of the National Anthem That Led to a Radio Ban

Fifty-seven years ago today, a performance of "The Star Spangled Banner" almost ended the career of a rising star.