What happened today in Music History... 

March 27

1971 – Janis Joplin reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Me and Bobby McGee." Written by Kris Kristofferson, the song became Joplin's biggest hit and was released shortly after her death, forever linking her legacy to this powerful performance.

1976 – Paul McCartney & Wings hit No. 1 in the UK with "Silly Love Songs." The track, a response to critics who accused McCartney of writing lightweight pop, went on to become one of the biggest hits of his post-Beatles career.

1980 – Capitol Records released Rarities, a compilation album of lesser-known and unreleased Beatles tracks in the U.S., offering fans a new look into the band's vast archive of music.

1984 – German rock band Scorpions released "Rock You Like a Hurricane", which would become one of the defining hard rock anthems of the 80s. Its infectious riff and arena-ready chorus helped it become a global hit and a staple of classic rock radio.