May 17 – Today in Music History
Here are some of the notable musical things that happened today, May 17th in music history!
May 17, 1971 Godspell opens on Broadway
May 17, 1975 "Swearin to God" by Franki Valli enters the US Top 40 Chart.
May 17, 1986 "The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston hits #1 on the US Top 40 Chart and stayed there for 3 weeks.
May 17, 1991 "Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince is released.
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