OCTOBER 3
Linda Ronstadt’s “Cry Like A Rainstorm, Howl Like The Wind” (featuring four duets with Aaron – “All My Life,” “Don’t Know Much,” “When Something is Wrong With My Baby,” and “I Need You.”) released on this day in 1989.
OCTOBER 4
“Konbit: Burning Rhythms of Haiti” released on this day in 1989. The Nevilles appear on two tracks with Les Freres Parents – “Konbit (Working Together)” and “San Nou Ki La (My Blood)”)
OCTOBER 4
Aaron’s “Christmas Prayer” released on this day in 2005.
OCTOBER 5
The Neville Brothers’ “Fearless” (EP) released exclusively in Japan on this day in 1990
OCTOBER 5
Aaron’s “Soulful Chrstmas” released on this day in 1993
OCTOBER 5
The Neville Brothers’ “Greatest Hits” released on this day in 1998
OCTOBER 9
On this day in 1992, The Neville Brothers appeared on the very first episode of “Later… With Jools Holland” on BBC Two. The songs performed by the Nevilles were: the show’s theme song, “It Takes More,” “Tell It Like It Is,” and “Fly Like An Eagle.”
OCTOBER 10
The motion picture “True Stories” movie released on this day in 1986. The soundtrack recording would not be released on cd until November 23, 2018. Allegedly, the Nevilles contributed to the song “Hey Now” that was featured in the movie.
OCTOBER 10
** CYRIL’S BIRTHDAY **
OCTOBER 13
The Art Neville compilation “His Specialty Recordings 1956-58” released on this day in 1992.
OCTOBER 14
Aaron’s “… To Make Me Who I Am” released on this day in 1997.
OCTOBER 17
Cyril’s “New Orleans Cookin’” released on this day in 2000
OCTOBER 19
The Brothers’ “Walkin’ In The Shadow Of Life” released on this day in 2004.
OCTOBER 19
This article was posted at Nola.com on this day in 2018…. “At 70, Cyril Neville still proudly flying flag for his family’s legacy in New Orleans music” By Keith Spera https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/article_6c77d9f8-7eaf-5899-9ea7-cf3c03602670.html
OCTOBER 20
** JASON’S BIRTHDAY **
OCTOBER 21
“The Musical Mojo Of Dr. John” CD/DVD released on this day in 2016
OCTOBER 22
“Charles Neville & Diversity” released on this day in 1991
OCTOBER 23
This article was posted at Nola.com on this day in 2004… “The Neville Brothers close ranks in the face of hardships” https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music /article_6f512042-7689-508e-aff5-4a31c529f629.html
OCTOBER 25
On this day in 1956, Art Neville, Lee Allen (tenor sax), Alvin “Red” Tyler (baritone sax), Frank Fields (bass), Earl Palmer (drums) and Alfred August (unknown) convened at J&M Studios, New Orleans to record “Oooh Whee Baby” and “Back Home To Me” for Specialty Records
OCTOBER 26
On this day in 1999, Sundazed Music released its CD reissue of the Meters’ “Struttin’” LP.
OCTOBER 28
Aaron’s “Greatest Gospel Hits” released on this day in 2008
OCTOBER 29
On this day in 1956, Art Neville, Earl Palmer (leader, drums), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Alvin “Red” Tyler (baritone sax), Mac Millet (piano), Roy Montrell (guitar), and Frank Fields (bass) recorded the “Whiffenpoof Song” at Cosimo Recording Studios, New Orleans
OCTOBER 31
THE NEVILLE BROTHERS’ SHOW AT THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM IN NEW ORLEANS CAPTURED ON VIDEO. The show was originally broadcast as a pay-per-view television event. https://youtu.be/tSAWlAx-hX4