On May 27, 1977, “Virgin” label released “God Save the Queen”, the second Sex Pistols single. Track “Did You No Wrong” was the B side of the single. “God Save the Queen” was written by Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen and Philip Jones. The single was produced by Chris Thomas and Bill Price. The cover art was by Jamie Reid. In 2001 it was ranked at number 1 in a list of the “100 Greatest Record Covers of all Time” by “Q” magazine.
On May 26, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began an eight-day “bed in”, in room 1742 of The Hotel La Reine Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada, to promote world peace. They recorded the song”Give Peace a Chance” in the hotel room.
On May 24, 1968, “Decca” label released “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, the 32nd Rolling Stones single. Track “Child of the Moon” was the B side of the single. “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The single was produced by Jimmy Miller.
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