On October 20, 2016, Little Big Town released “Better Man,” the lead single from their eighth album, *The Breaker*. It was later revealed that Taylor Swift wrote the song. She originally planned to include it on her album *Red* but decided to pitch it to Little Big Town instead. In 2021, Swift recorded her own version for *Red (Taylor’s Version)*.
Here are some notable music milestones from October 20:
– 1962: Bobby Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers’ “Monster Mash” topped the Billboard Hot 100. It remains the most famous Halloween song ever.
– 1973: The Rolling Stones’ “Angie” reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, marking their seventh chart-topping hit in the U.S.
Several important albums were released on this date:
– 1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono released *The Wedding Album*, their final experimental project.
– 1979: Bob Dylan performed on *Saturday Night Live*, showcasing three songs from his album *Slow Train Coming*. This was his only appearance on the show.
– 1992: Madonna’s *Erotica* debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, known for its bold themes.
– 2003: Amy Winehouse released her debut album, *Frank*, which gained popularity after her passing in 2011.
– 2023: Cher launched her first Christmas album, featuring classics and original songs like “DJ Play A Christmas Song” and “Angels in the Snow.”
On this day in 1971, Snoop Dogg was born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. He has become one of the most influential rappers, with 16 GRAMMY nominations and three No. 1 hits.
Also, in 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s plane crash tragically took the lives of three band members and others just days after their fourth album release.
Happy birthday, Snoop Dogg! Now, will you play “Monster Mash” or “DJ Play A Christmas Song”?
