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Apollo Citharoedus from the House of the Citharist, Pompeii, bronze,
1st century BCE
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Apollo Citharoedus from the House of the Citharist, Pompeii, bronze,
1st century BCE
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On this day in 1984, the Queen single “Radio Ga Ga” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at #4 (February 4)
Written by drummer Roger Taylor, the opening track from the album “The Works” was a worldwide success for the band, reaching #1 in 19 countries, #2 in the UK and Australia, and #16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The band performed the song at every concert from 1984 to their last concert with lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1986, including their performance at Live Aid in 1985, and continues to be a favourite with the current touring lineup of Queen + Adam Lambert.
At live performances the crowd clap along in unison with their arms above their heads in response to the lines in the chorus, which is a real highlight of live Queen shows with thousands of hands clapping at the same time.
Brian May was amazed at the Live Aid audience doing the clapping thing as well:
“I remember thinking 'oh great, they've picked it up' and then I thought 'wait, this is not a Queen audience'. This is a general audience who've bought tickets before they even knew we were on the bill. And they all did it. How did they know? Nobody told them to do it."
At the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards the video for "Radio Ga Ga" would receive a Best Art Direction nomination.
Roger Taylor said:
“That's part of what the song's about, really. The fact that they [music videos] seem to be taking over almost from the aural side, the visual side seems to be almost more important.”
American pop singer Lady Gaga credits her stage name to this song.
She stated that she "adored" Queen, and that they had a hit called 'Radio Ga Ga'. "That's why I love the name".
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On this day in 1973, the Elton John single “Crocodile Rock” went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (January 3)
The single from his 1973 album “Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player” became Elton’s first US #1, staying in the top spot for three weeks.
It also went to #1 in Canada, New Zealand, Italy and Switzerland, #2 in Australia, #3 in Germany, Belgium and Norway, #5 in the UK and #6 in South Africa.
The song was inspired by John's discovery of leading Australian band Daddy Cool and their hit single "Eagle Rock", which was the most successful Australian single of the early 1970s (with 1,000,000 sold), remaining at #1 for a record of 10 weeks.
John heard the song and the group on his 1972 Australian tour and was greatly impressed by it.
A photo included in the album packaging features John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, wearing a "Daddy Who?" promotional badge.
Classic rock song!
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Black-Figure Ceramic Kylix depicting the God Dionysus.
540–530 BC.
This magnificent black-figure ceramic kylix (drinking plate/cup) by the master potter-painter Exekias comes from Attica in Greece.
It shows the God Dionysus reclining in a ship with a vine-entwined mast, surrounded by dolphins. This illustrates the myth in which pirates attempt to capture him and are transformed into dolphins.
It was excavated in the Etruscan site of Vulci and acquired in the 19th century, it is among the museum’s most celebrated Greek vases.
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While the internet is currently obsessed with “lazy” viral cheesecakes made of just Greek yogurt and biscuits, the real world of cheese is a much more sophisticated map of textures and traditions.
Cheesecake isn’t a single recipe; it is a global spectrum ranging from airy, soufflé-like clouds to dense, caramelized blocks. While the New York-style is defined by its heavy graham cracker crust and thick cream cheese heart, other cultures use cheese as a delicate, structural canvas.
A true Japanese Cheesecake uses whipped egg whites to achieve its iconic “jiggle,” while the Spanish Basque version is intentionally scorched at high heat to create a bitter, burnt top that protects a molten center.
The regional identity of these cakes is anchored in the specific curds used. Germany’s Käsekuchen relies on Quark for a tangy lightness, while the Polish Sernik uses Twaróg for a heartier, more rustic bite. In Corsica, the Fiadone is made from Brocciu (sheep or goat milk cheese) and citrus zest, resulting in a flourless cake that tastes purely of the Mediterranean hills.
From the almond-scented Ostkaka of Sweden to the raisin-studded versions of Eastern Europe, these desserts prove that cheese is simply the starting point for infinite local expression.
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This week in 1978, the Gerry Rafferty single “Baker Street” was released (February 3)
Rafferty was in Stealer’s Wheel (of “Stuck in the Middle” fame), but issues after the break-up meant that for three years, Rafferty was unable to release any material.
After the disputes were resolved in 1978, he recorded his second solo album, “City to City”, which included the epic worldwide smash hit “Baker Street", with the iconic sax riff (played by Raphael Ravenscroft), and cracking guitar solo (played by Hugh Burns).
Songfacts reports that Ravenscroft was reportedly paid only £27 for his sax contribution. The check that he was given bounced, so the musician framed the useless payment and hung it on his solicitor's wall.
And yeah, Baker Street was actually a real place.
Rafferty explained to Martin Chilton at the Daily Telegraph:
“Everybody was suing each other, so I spent a lot of time on the overnight train from Glasgow to London for meetings with lawyers.
I knew a guy who lived in a little flat off Baker Street.
We'd sit and chat or play guitar there through the night."
Ultimately, “Baker Street” was one of the songs that defined the late 70s era, peaking at #1 in Australia, Canada, and South Africa, #2 in the US and Switzerland, #3 in the UK, Ireland and Germany, #4 in New Zealand and Austria, and #9 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Rafferty commented on how profitable his biggest song had been, stating: "Baker Street still makes me about £80,000 a year. It's been a huge earner for me. I must admit, I could live off that song alone".
For “Baker Street”, Rafferty received the 1978 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
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Machu Picchu, meaning "old mountain" in Quechua, is a stunning 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Peruvian Andes (Cusco) at an altitude of 2,430 meters.
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