This Day in Music

December 23rd

Things are slowing down as Christmas approaches, but there are still some happenings of note on this day in music.

Events

1970: Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell earns her first Gold record when her third LP, "Ladies of the Canyon," is certified by the RIAA. The album would eventually reach Platinum.

1978: "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," a disco-style song by British rocker Rod Stewart, enters the Billboard Top-40. It would remain there for 18 weeks and peak at No. 1.

2015: Brenda Lee's classic 1960 Christmas hit, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," re-enters the Billboard Top-40 thanks to its popularity on streaming sites.

The Daily Elvis

1973: Elvis spent the night watching movies at the Memphian Theatre in Memphis with friends. He was photographed outside the theatre meeting fans. [Editor: What can I say? This is “The Daily Elvis,” not “The Exciting Elvis.” :)]

Pictured: Rod Stewart and band performing Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, from L to R: Billy Peek, Phil Chen, Gary Granger, Rod Stewart, and Carmine Appice.