Let the Jukebox Keep on Playing
December 19, 1980: That was the last time I dropped a quarter into a jukebox and had the pleasure of hearing THREE songs. I'm thinking they were "Brass in Pocket," "Emotional Rescue" and "Romeo's Tune." Why would I recollect those kinds of details? Because they relate to a memorable first date, that's why. In my heyday, jukeboxes and romance went together like woofers and tweeters. On this date in 1889, the world's first jukebox was installed at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. The majestic music boxes would go on to provide the soundtrack to many a 20th century romantic rendezvous.