The Righteous Brothers topped the charts; Macca released a big hit; Abba got their first U.S. No. 1; David Bowie had a No. 1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K.; and Carl Perkins was born, Today in Music History.

Jacques Brel was born; David Bowie played three sold-out shows in Japan; New Order's Peter Hook took a lump; Swedish duo Roxette had a U.S. No. 1 single thanks to a Minneapolis exchange student; and The Supremes recorded their first No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are sampled, covered or interpolated on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter do you want to hear?

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight esteemed country and Americana artist Emmylou Harris.

Layne Staley passed away; Tracy Chapman released her debut album; R.E.M. played their first ever gig; Toto broke up; and Paula Cole was born, Today in Music History.

This week on the Chart Show, Minnesota artists Laamar and Ber take the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively, while Toronto rockers The Beaches go to No. 3 with “Blame Brett.”

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with members who are twin siblings do you want to hear?

The Beatles held the charts hostage; musicians honored Martin Luther King; Wayne's World went to No. 1 and therefore 'Bohemian Rhapsody' climbed the charts again; and a pack of stars did an all-night rock session in honor of MLK, Today in Music History.

The Houston-bred artist's new album uses country as a trapdoor into a sweeping genre expression. By adopting the role of the outlaw, she's free to toss all rules into the trash heap.

The Current’s Emerging Artists series was curated by esteemed local musician Aby Wolf. On the day of the event at the Duluth Masonic Temple, Wolf, accompanied by longtime collaborator Eric Mayson, performed a set of songs. Watch the complete performance.