This Week In Classic Hits History (11/16-20)

This week John Plays with Elton, David Crosby crashes, and a Who audience member sits in for Keith.

November 16, 1974:

John Lennon was at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Whatever Gets You Through The Night.' Elton John played on the session and made a deal with Lennon that if the song reached No.1, Lennon would have to appear on stage live with Elton. Lennon kept his side of the deal and appeared live with Elton at Madison Square Garden.

November 17, 1990:

David Crosby was admitted to hospital after breaking a leg, shoulder and ankle after crashing his motorcycle.

November 18, 1972:

Singer, songwriter Danny Whitten died of a drug overdose aged 29. He was a member of Neil Young's Crazy Horse. The Neil Young song ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’ was written about Whitten’s heroin use. The song was written before Whitten died of an overdose.

November 19, 1983:

Tom Evans from Badfinger committed suicide by hanging himself. Family members said the singer, songwriter was never able to get over his former bandmate's Pete Ham's suicide.

November 20th, 1974:

Keith Moon collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with horse tranquilliser. 19 year-old Scott Halpin who was in the audience, volunteered to replace him on drums for the remaining three songs.