Grammy Hall of Fame - The Barbara Streisand Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of fame, The Barbara Streisand Album was inducted in 2006.

(Wikipedia)

The Barbara Streisand Album is her debut, released in February 1963.

No. 8 on Billboard Pop Albums chart

Over one million copies sold worldwide by 1966.

2 Grammy Awards

Certified Gold in the U.S.

Tracks Side One -

1.  Cry Me a River

2.  My Honey's Lovin' Arms

3.  I'll Tell the Man in the Street

4.  A Taste of Honey

5.  Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

6.  Soon It's Gonna Rain

Tracks Side Two -

1.  Happy Days Are Here Again

2.  Keep Out of Mischief Now

3.  Much More

4.  Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking

5.  A Sleepin' Bee

Grammy Hall of Fame - Beggars Banquet Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, Beggars Banquet by the Rolling Stones was inducted in 1999.

(Wikipedia)

Beggars Banquet is the 7th British and 9th U.S. album released in December 1968.  Note - The release in the UK was by Decca Records.  The release in the U.S. was by London Records.

With the clarification noted, honors are due -

"Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band in the World"

No. 5 in the U.S.

No. 3 in the UK

No. 57 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2000)

*No. 58 in the magazine's revised list ... No. 185 in 2020

Certified Gold in Canada and the UK

Certified Platinum in the U.S.

Follow the Wikipedia link above to read more about the history of the album.

Grammy Hall of Fame - The Beatles (White Album)

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, The Beatles (White Album) was inducted in 2000.

Wikipedia

The history of the album is at length to write here, so read more on Wikipedia.

The Beatles album, also referred to as The White Album, was released as the band's 9th album in November 1968.

Although The Beatles failed to remain as the original lineup, the album found great success -

 No. 1 in the UK and U.S.  

No. 10 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2001)

(No. 10 through 2012)

Certified Gold in Argentina (The White Album), Canada (2009 release), France, and Italy

Certified Platinum in Argentina (Album Blanco)

Certified 2x Platinum in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK

Certified 8x Platinum in Canada

Certified 24x Platinum in the U.S.

The original release of The Beatles had four sides which I personally find confusing to write in this post, so once again follow the Wikipedia link above to scroll through the album's song list.

Grammy Hall of Fame - Band of Gypsys Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, Band of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix was inducted in 2013.

(Wikipedia)

Band of Gypsys is a live album recorded without the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Personnel -

Billy Cox (Bass, Vocals)

Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Vocals)*

*Producer

Buddy Miles (Drums, Vocals)

Certified Gold by the RIAA in 1970

Certified Platinum by the RIAA in 1991

Certified Double Platinum by the RIAA in 1998

Noteworthy mention -

The Band of Gypsys were inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2019.  Billy Cox accepted the honor on behalf of the late Jimi Hendrix and late Buddy Miles.

The success of the Band of Gypsys, both as a group and as the album, failed to thrive over time.  The Jimi Hendrix Experience faired far better with critics.

Read more on Wikipedia.

Grammy Hall of Fame - Back In Black Album

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, Back In Black by AC/DC was inducted in 2013.

(Wikipedia)

Back In Black is the seventh album by the Australian band, AC/DC.

Point of intrigue - The original lead singer was Bon Scott.  Scott passed away from alcohol poisoning in February 1980.  The flow of the band remained with the new singer, Brian Johnson.  The black album cover was meant to show grief over Scott's passing.

Back In Black is the first album with Johnson.

Notes -

50 million copies sold worldwide

One+ million copies sold in Canada, Germany, and France

Second best-selling album in music history 

No. 1 on British Albums chart

No. 4 on the American chart

Top 10 in America for over 5 months

No. 2 on ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association)

"...influential hard rock and heavy rock album..."

Tracks Side One -

1.  Hells Bells

2.  Shoot to Thrill

3.  What Do You Do for Money Honey

4.  Givin the Dog a Bone

5.  Let Me Put My Love into You

Tracks Side Two -

1.  Back in Black

2.  You Shook Me All Night Long

3.  Have a Drink on Me

4.  Shake a Leg

5.  Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Certified Gold -

Poland and Spain

Certified Platinum -

Austria and New Zealand

Certified 2x Platinum -

Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK

Certified 3x Platinum -

Argentina and Italy

Certified 12x Platinum -

Australia

Certified Diamond -

Canada

Certified 25x Platinum by the RIAA

Wednesday In Style

In this edition of Wednesday In Style, I am continuing the Louis Vuitton.

Louis Vuitton Style No. 3 is delicate, classic, understated, sophisticated, effortless, and so many other choices of description.

Louis Vuitton Style No. 3 offers exquisite in black, a touch of silver glam, and burst of springtime in Paris with the Eiffel Tower as the perfect backdrop.

With that said, explore the look book below -

Designer style -

Louis Vuitton Dress -

Out of stock/No Next Best Alternative

Louis Vuitton Pumps -

(My next best alternative are the Diva Pumps.)

Louis Vuitton Earrings

(My next best alternative are the Color Blossom Long Earrings.)

Louis Vuitton Millionaires Sunglasses Black -

In stock/$890

Louis Vuitton Felicia

Out of stock/No Next Best Alternative

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