History Highlight:

Today in 1972, Badfinger's Straight Up album entered the Billboard chart. Produced by George Harrison and Todd Rundgren, the record featured the Top 5 single "Day After Day."

Also, Today In:

1958 - Carl Perkins, whose rockabilly classic "Blue Suede Shoes" had been one of the biggest hits of 1957, followed the example of Elvis and Johnny Cash and split Sun Records to sign with a major label. Carl went with Columbia and released "Pink Pedal Pushers" two weeks later.

1972 - Harry Nilsson started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Badfinger song "Without You."

1977 - Stevie Wonder won the Grammy for Album Of The Year for Songs In The Key Of Life.

1982 - Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for urinating on the Alamo.

1998 - The Stray Cats reunited for a single performance at L.A.'s House Of Blues to benefit the Carl Perkins Foundation.

2004 - Johnny Cash's family blocked an attempt by advertisers to use his hit song 'Ring of Fire' to promote hemorrhoid-relief products.