Interesting Things with JC

Interesting Things with JC #1807: "Creedence Clearwater Revival" – On October 16, 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival announced its breakup after releasing 7 studio albums in just 4 years. The California band had scored 9 Billboard Top 10 hits without a number one, while growing disagreements over songwriting and creative control divided its members.

Interesting Things with JC #1806: "Andy Green Breaks the Land Speed Record" – Andy Green drives ThrustSSC faster than sound, but misses the official record deadline by 49.5 seconds. Two days later, he returns to Nevada's Black Rock Desert for another attempt.

Interesting Things with JC #1805: "Emmanuel Mensah - The National Guard Mechanic" — In December 2017, 27-year-old Army National Guard mechanic Emmanuel Mensah escaped a deadly Bronx apartment fire, then repeatedly returned to rescue four neighbors. He entered the burning building once more and never emerged. His actions earned him the Soldier's Medal, the Army's highest honor for heroism outside combat.

Interesting Things with JC #1804: "The Paul is Dead Rumor" — On October 12, 1969, a Detroit radio caller claimed Paul McCartney was dead and that Beatles records contained hidden evidence. Fans began decoding songs, album covers, and photographs, turning a bizarre rumor into an international obsession.

Interesting Things with JC #1803: "Kick by INXS" — In 1987, Atlantic Records executives reportedly wanted INXS to scrap their new album, Kick. Manager Chris Murphy refused, and the record went on to produce four American Top 10 hits, win five MTV Video Music Awards, and sell more than 20 million copies worldwide. Behind its success were a taxi driver waiting while a guitarist recorded a riff, an unusual promotional strategy, and a music video inspired by Bob Dylan.