History Highlight:

Today in 1978, The Clash's second album Give 'Em Enough Rope, was released in England. The album would be their first U.S. release, preceding the US version of The Clash. The album was well received by critics and fans, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom Albums Chart, and number 128 in the Billboard 200. Give 'Em Enough Rope was voted album of the year for 1978 by Rolling Stone and Time magazines.

Also, Today In:

1958 - Soul singer Sam Cooke was injured in a car crash in Marion, Arkansas. The driver was killed in the accident.

1973 - Elton John started a eight week run at No.1 on the US album chart with "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," the singers third US No.1.