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69 unusual facts about 1997 in music


Absolom

The 12” release of “Secret” topped the Belgian and Spanish Dance Charts by the end of 1997.

Across from Midnight

Across from Midnight is the sixteenth studio album by Joe Cocker, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Amazing Transparent Man

Amazing Transparent Man was a pop punk band on the Springman Records label from 1997 to 2004.

Ankst

Between 1988 and 1997, the label put out some 80 releases before splitting in 1997 into two separate companies.

Best of Gloria Estefan

Best of Gloria Estefan is the third solo compilation album released by American singer Gloria Estefan after "Exitos" and "Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits", but is the twentieth overall, released in 1997.

BulletProof Music

BulletProof Music (also known as Bulletboy Music) is a now-defunct independent record label that was founded in 1997.

Charlie Brown Jr.

In 1997, they released the debut album Transpiração Contínua Prolongada ("Continuous, Long Transpiration", a reference to hard work).

China Records

In February 1992 Derek Green quit the BPI over their stance on the independent chart, whilst the label distribution went major in 1997 when it was acquired by Warner Music.

Clockwork Entertainment

ClockWork Entertainment is an American record label established in 1997 as an independent and integrated entertainment house.

Come In and Burn

Come In and Burn is the eighth release and the fifth full-length studio album by Rollins Band, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Crydamoure

The label was founded in 1997, with their first single "Holiday on Ice / Santa Claus" being the first release by de Homem-Christo and his label co-owner Eric Chedeville (under the guise of Le Knight Club).

Deutsche Alternative Charts

Established in 1997, the DAC rankings are generated by a weekly poll of 350 representatively selected DJs and trend dealers.

Ductape Records

Ductape Records is a Toronto-based independent record label that was spawned from a magazine of the same name in 1997.

El Corazón

El Corazón (English: The Heart) is the seventh album by country rock underground icon Steve Earle, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Famous, Rich and Beautiful

Famous, Rich and Beautiful is the second album from Canadian R&B band The Philosopher Kings, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Father of Mine

"Father of Mine" is a rock song by the band Everclear from the 1997 album So Much for the Afterglow.

Fifth Colvmn Records

Having released numerous albums, over 7 years, the label folded in 1997.

Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999

On March 16, it was announced that the winning song had been released in 1997 by another act and was disqualifed, since entering a cover song was (and still is) contrary to the rules.

Grooverider Presents: The Prototype Years

Grooverider Presents: The Prototype Years is a 1997 drum and bass compilation album by DJ Grooverider on his label, Prototype Recordings.

Heavy Petting

Heavy Petting, also known as Don't Knock the Baldhead, is the eighth studio album by Bad Manners, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Hush Records

Crouch, frontman of the band Blanket Music, organized Hush Records in 1997, when he self-released a solo record called Portland, Or.

I Will Buy You a New Life

"I Will Buy You a New Life" is a rock song by the band Everclear from their 1997 album So Much for the Afterglow.

Inna Heights

Inna Heights is the fifth album by dancehall artist Buju Banton, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Jericho Beach Music

It was formed in 1997 with the release of Compadres, a collaboration between singer/songwriter James Keelaghan and Latino guitarist Oscar Lopez.

Junior Brown

In 1995, Brown released Semi Crazy, and followed it with 1997's Long Walk Back.

Just Show Me How to Love You

"Just Show Me How To Love You"is a single by Soprano Sarah Brightman and José Cura, from her album Time to Say Goodbye released in 1997 (See 1997 in music).

Karen Clark Sheard

Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997.

Kenny G – Greatest Hits

It was released by Arista Records in 1997, and peaked at number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, number 15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 19 on Billboard 200.

Lakini's Juice

"Lakini's Juice" is a song by alternative rock group Live, which was released as the first single from their 1997 album, Secret Samadhi.

Lapadas Do Povo

It was launched in 1997, and produced by Mark Dearnley, at Sound City Studio, in Los Angeles.

Legion Records

Legion Records was started in 1997 by Michael Brosnan under the name Goatboy Records then changed to Goatboy Farms Recordings.

Level Plane Records

Level Plane was founded in early 1997 by Greg Drudy in order to put a label and an address on the back of Saetia's first 7".

Masayoshi Yamazaki

He released his second album in 1997, which contained his breakout and most famous single "One More Time, One More Chance."

Monstar Cup Stage 1

It was released on June 1, 1997 and was the first album to be released on the newly formed Monstar Records label.

Moonblood

Blut und Krieg (1997) (666 on cassette, 333 on vinyl, 200 on picture disc)

N-Coded Music

The label was originally known as N2K Encoded Music, formed in 1997 by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, founders of GRP Records, and producer Phil Ramone.

Narada Productions

In 1997 (see 1997 in music), along with its affiliated companies, Narada was purchased by EMI and put under the aegis of Virgin Records.

One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2

One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2 is a greatest hits album by American R&B/soul singer Luther Vandross, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Panic Button Records

Panic Button Records was a record label which was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1997.

Pork Tornado

Pork Tornado is a band co- founded in 1997 by Phish drummer Jon Fishman and Dan Archer record producer/engineer including Phishs "Lawn Boy" (guitar, vocals), Joe Moore (saxophone, vocals), Aaron Hersey (bass, vocals), and Phil Abair (keyboards, vocals).

Radio 1 Anti-Nazi Mix

Radio 1 Anti-Nazi Mix is a promotional mix album by British electronica duo The Chemical Brothers, released in the UK in May 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Ray Stevens Christmas: Through a Different Window

Ray Stevens Christmas: Through a Different Window was the thirty-first studio album of Ray Stevens, released in 1997, as well as his first album of Christmas music.

Red Clay Harvest

Red Clay Harvest is the second album by Cravin' Melon, released in 1997.

Regain Records

Regain Records was founded from what remained of the former label, Wrong Again Records, by Per Gyllenbäck in 1997.

Retrospective I

Retrospective I: 1974 to 1980 is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Retrospective II

Retrospective II: 1981 to 1987 is a compilation album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Savvy Records

Unfortunately, after the a dispute of taxes regarding the group TLC and a divorce from her husband, record mogul, LA Reid, she shut the label down in 1997.

See It Through My Eyes

It was released in 1997 by the record company in an attempt to capitalize on her newfound success after the album Blurring the Edges.

Sister Machine Gun

After 1997's Metropolis album, Sister Machine Gun left Wax Trax.

Smallman Records

Smallman Records is a Winnipeg based record label created in 1997 by Rob Krause and Jason Smith as an avenue for releasing albums from their own bands.

Some Things Never Change

Some Things Never Change is the tenth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Songs of a Circling Spirit

Songs of a Circling Spirit is an album by Canadian musician Tom Cochrane released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Squint Entertainment

Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor.

Streetboys

The Streetboys became known for it's 1997 smash hit "Boom Tiyaya", which was composed by the Pastor brothers (Eazer and Edwin).

Ten Small Paces

Ten Small Paces is the third studio album by American indie rock duo Ida, released in 1997 on Simple Machines Records.

The Bedtime Record

The Bedtime Record is a defunct record label that began in Chattanooga, TN in 1997 by Jake Cunningham.

The Best of Peggy Lee: The Capitol Years

The Best of Peggy Lee: The Capitol Years is a 1997 (see 1997 in music) compilation album by Peggy Lee released on the Blue Note Records label.

The First Generation – Second Edition

The First Generation – Second Edition is a compilation album by British band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

The One I Gave My Heart To

"The One I Gave My Heart To" was first released as a double A-side single with "Hot Like Fire" in 1997 as a maxi CD single and regular sized CD single.

The Rough Guide to the Music of North Africa

The Rough Guide to the Music of North Africa is a world music compilation album originally released in 1997.

The Stadium Techno Experience

"Maria (I Like It Loud)" is a cover of the 1997 single "I Like It Loud" by Marshall Masters & The Ultimate MC.

Ti Voglio Qui

"Ti Voglio Qui" is the second single by Australian pop singer Tina Arena from her 1997 album In Deep and the Italian version of its hit lead single Burn.

Toy and Help Yourself

Toy and Help Yourself are two 1997 Cantonese EPs recorded by Chinese Cantopop singer Faye Wong when she was based in Hong Kong.

Trash Art!

The label was founded in 1997, and has issued releases on vinyl and compact disc formats by 16, Apartment 213, As The Sun Sets, Backstabbers Inc, Cursed, Disappearer, Forensics, Meltdown, Today Is The Day, Trap Them, Verse, and XFilesX, amongst others.

Tú Quieres Volver

"Tú Quieres Volver" is a single by Sarah Brightman from her Timeless (aka Time to Say Goodbye) album, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).

Vickie Winans

She ran across a James Cleveland classic tune from the 1960s called "Long As I Got King Jesus" and used it as the lead single and megahit for a traditionally-styled album in 1997 titled Live In Detroit.

We Love Our Fatherland

"We Love You, Our Fatherland" (Serbian: Волимо те отаџбино наша / Volimo te otadžbino naša) is a 1997 military song written by Rade Radivojević.

WHBQ-FM

In 1997 the station took its first jab at the Top 40 radio market with another call sign change to WKSL, and the moniker "KISS FM".

When Life Hands You Lemons

When Life Hands You Lemons is the debut full-length album by American alternative rock group Piebald, released on Boston, Massachusetts-based independent label Hydra Head Records in 1997 (see 1997 in music).