On this day in music history - Passionata, by Denise Young (2014):

The album Passionata,

by Denise Young,

was released on February 17, 2014.

On this day in movie history - Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001):

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures,

a documentary directed by Jan Harlan,

was released at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany,

on February 17, 2001.
Narrated by Tom Cruise.

“Everyone pretty much acknowledges that he’s the man, and I still feel that underrates him.”

– Jack Nicholson.

On this day in movie history - Buena Vista Social Club (1999):

Buena Vista Social Club,

documentary directed and written by Wim Wenders,

based on a concept by Nick Gold,

was released at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on February 17, 1999.

Cast:
Octavio Calderon, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder, Angel Terry Domech, Ibrahim Ferrer, Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., Manuel Galbán, Hugo Garzón, Carlos Gonzalez, Juan de Marcos González, Rubén González, Pío Leyva, Manuel 'Puntillita' Licea, Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Eliades Ochoa, Gilberto 'Papi' Oviedo, Alejandro Pichardo, Yanko Pichardo, Omara Portuondo, Jesús 'Aguaje' Ramos, Salvador Repilado Labrada, José Antonio Rodriguez, Compay Segundo, Benito Suárez Magana, Barbarito Torres, Amadito Valdés, Alberto 'Virgilio' Valdés, Lázaro Villa, Heitor Goldflus.

On this day in music history - Hormonally Yours, by Shakespears Sister (1992):

The album Hormonally Yours,

by Shakespears Sister,

was released on February 17, 1992.

On this day in music history - Lee Aaron, by Lee Aaron (1987):

The album Lee Aaron,

by Lee Aaron,

was released on February 17, 1987.

Born on this day – Barry Humphries:

Barry Humphries

Comedian

Actor

Writer

Satirist

February 17, 1934 – April 22, 2023

Born on this day – Alan Bates:

Alan Bates

Actor

February 17, 1934 – December 27, 2003

Born on this day – Ron Goodwin:

Ron Goodwin

Composer

February 17, 1925 – January 8, 2003

Born on this day – Hal Holbrook:

Hal Holbrook

Actor

Director

Writer

February 17, 1925 – January 23, 2021

Born on this day – Andre Alice Norton:

Andre Alice Norton

Writer

February 17, 1912 – March 17, 2005

Credits:

A Cat of Artistic Sensibilities (2021); A Cat of Cozy Situations (2020); A Cat of Disdainful Looks (2020); A Cat of Fantastic Whims (2021); A Cat of Feral Instincts (2021); A Cat of Heroic Heart (2020); A Cat of Perfect Taste (2020); A Cat of Space and Time (2020); A Cat of Strange Lands (2020); A Constellation of Cats (2001); A Crown Disowned (2002); A Mind for Trade (1998); A Taste of Magic (2006); All Cats Are Gray (1953); All Hallows' Eve (1992); Andre Norton: Fables and Futures (1989); Android at Arms (1971); Anthology of Sci-Fi V1 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V10 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V11 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V12 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V13 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V15 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V17 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V18 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V19 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V2 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V20 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V22 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V24 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V3 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V4 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V5 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V5, the Pulp Writers - Alan E. Nourse (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V6 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V7 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V8 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi V9 (2013); Anthology of Sci-Fi, the Pulp Writers V1 (2013); At Swords' Point (1954); Atlantis Endgame (2002); Barbarians (1986); Barbarians 2 (1988); Beast Master's Ark (2002); Beast Master's Circus (2004); Beast Master's Quest (2006); Bertie & May (1971); Black Trillium (1990); Blood Trillium (1992); Breed to Come (1972); Brother to Shadows (1993); Caroline (1982); Catfantastic (1989); Catfantastic (1989); Catfantastic II (1991); Catfantastic II (1991); Catfantastic III (1994); Catfantastic III (1994); Catfantastic IV (1996); Catfantastic IV (1996); Catfantastic V (1999); Catfantastic V (1999); Catseye (1961); Ciara's Song (1998); Dare to Go A-Hunting (1989); Dark Companion (2004); Dark Piper (1968); Darkness and Dawn (2003); DAW 30th Anniversary Fantasy (2002); DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies (2002); Daybreak 2250 A.D. (1969); Derelict for Trade (1997); Dragon Blade (2005); Dragon Mage (2009); Dragon Mage (2009); Dragon Magic (1967); Dragon Magic (1967); Dread Companion (1970); Echoes in Time (1999); Elvenblood (1995); Elvenborn (2002); Empire of the Eagle (1994); Exiles of the Stars (1971); Eye Of The Monster (1962); Eye Of The Monster (1962); Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 2 (2010); Firehand (1994); Flight in Yiktor (1986); Flight of Vengeance (1992); Follow the Drum (1942); Forerunner (1971); Forerunner Foray (1973); Four from the Witch World (1989); Four from the Witch World (1989); Friends of the Horseclans (1987); Fur Magic (1968); Fur Magic (1968); Galactic Derelict (1959); Garan the Eternal (1972); Gates to Tomorrow: An Introduction to Science Fiction (1973); Golden Trillium (1993); Grand Masters' Choice (1989); Gryphon in Glory (1981); Gryphon's Eyrie (1984); Here Abide Monsters (1973); Heroic Fantasy (1979); High Sorcery (1970); Horn Crown (1981); House of Shadows (1984); Huon of the Horn (1951); Ice Crown (1970); Imperial Lady (1989); Iron Butterflies (1980); Iron Cage (1974); Judgment on Janus (1963); Key Out of Time (1963); Knave Of Dreams (1975); Knight or Knave (2001); Lady of the Trillium (1995); Lavender-Green Magic (1974); Lavender-Green Magic (1974); Leopard In Exile (2001); Lord of Thunder (1962); Lore of the Witch World (1980); Lore of the Witch World (1980); Magic In Ithkar 2 (1985); Magic In Ithkar 2 (1985); Magic in Ithkar 3 (1986); Magic in Ithkar 3 (1986); Magic in Ithkar 4 (1987); Magic in Ithkar 4 (1987); Magic in Ithkar I (1985); Magic in Ithkar I (1985); Mark of the Cat & Year of the Rat (2002); Masks of the Outcasts (2004); Masters of Fantasy (2004); Merlin's Mirror (1975); Mirror of Destiny (1995); Moon Called (1982); Moon Mirror (1988); Moon of Three Rings (1966); More Fantastic Stories (2009); Murders for Sale (2012); Night of Masks (1964); No Night Without Stars (1975); Octagon Magic (1967); Octagon Magic (1967); On Wings of Magic (1993); Operation Time Search (1967); Ordeal In Otherwhere (1964); Outside (1974); Perilous Dreams (1976); Plague Ship (1956); Postmarked the Stars (1969); Quag Keep (1978); Quest Crosstime (1965); Ralestone Luck (1938); Rebel Spurs (1962); Red Hart Magic (1976); Red Hart Magic (1976); Redline the Stars (1993); Renaissance Faire (2005); Return to Quag Keep (2006); Ride Proud, Rebel! (1961); Ride the Green Dragon (1985); Rogue Reynard (1947); Sargasso of Space (1955); Scarface (1948); Scent of Magic (1998); Sea Siege (1957); Secret of the Lost Race (1959); Serpent's tooth (1987); Seven Spells to Sunday (1979); Shadow Hawk (1960); Silver May Tarnish (2005); Sky Trillium (1996); Sneeze On Sunday (1992); Snow Shadow (1979); Songsmith (1992); Sorceress of the Witch World (1968); Space Service (1953); Spell of the Witch World (1972); Stand and Deliver (1984); Stand to Horse (1968); Star Born (1957); Star Gate (1958); Star Guard (1955); Star Hunter (1961); Star Ka'at (1976); Star Ka'at (1976); Star Ka'at World (1976); Star Ka'at World (1976); Star Ka'ats and the Plant People (1979); Star Ka'ats and the Plant People (1979); Star Ka'ats and the Winged Warriors (1976); Star Ka'ats and the Winged Warriors (1976); Star Man's Son (1951); Star Rangers / The Last Planet (1953); Star Soldiers (2002); Steel Magic (1965); Steel Magic (1965); Storm Over Warlock (1960); Storms of Victory (1991); Sword in Sheath (1949); Tales from High Hallack, Volume 1 (2013); Tales from High Hallack, Volume 2 (2014); Tales from High Hallack, Volume 3 (2014); Tales of the Witch World 1 (1987); Tales of the Witch World 1 (1987); Tales of the Witch World 2 (1988); Tales of the Witch World 2 (1988); Tales of the Witch World 3 (1990); Tales of the Witch World 3 (1990); Ten Mile Treasure (1981); The Beast Master (1959); The Book of Andre Norton (1974); The Crossroads Of Time (1956); The Crystal Gryphon (1972); The Day of the Ness (1975); The Defiant Agents (1962); The Duke's Ballad (2005); The Elvenbane (1991); The Gate of the Cat (1987); The Hands of Lyr (1994); The Jargoon Pard (1974); The Jekyll Legacy (1990); The Key of the Keplian (1995); The Knight of the Red Beard (2008); The Magestone (1996); The Magic of Christmas (1992); The Monster's Legacy (1996); The Opal-Eyed Fan (1977); The Pendragon Chronicles: Heroic Fantasy from the Time of King Arthur (1989); The People Of The Crater (1947); The Prince Commands (1934); The Scribbling Women: Women Writers of the Victorian Era (2021); The Second Venture (1985); The Shadow of Albion (1999); The Sioux Spaceman (1960); The Sioux Spaceman (1960); The Solar Queen (2003); The Stars Are Ours! (1954); The Sword is Drawn (1944); The Time Traders (1958); The Warding of Witch World (1997); The White Jade Fox (1975); The Year of the Cat: A Cat of a Different Color (2020); The X Factor (1965); The Zero Stone (1968); Three Against the Witch World (1965); Three Hands for Scorpio (2005); Tiger Burning Bright (1995); To the King a Daughter (2000); Trey of Swords (1977); Uncharted Stars (1969); Velvet Shadows (1977); Victory on Janus (1966); Voodoo Planet (1959); Voorloper (1980); Voorloper (1980); Ware Hawk (1983); Warlock of the Witch World (1967); Web of the Witch World (1964); Web of the Witch World (1964); Werehunter (1999); Were-Wrath (1984); Wheel of Stars (1983); Wind in the Stone (1999); Witch World (1963); Witches: Wicked, Wild & Wonderful (2012); Wizards' Worlds (1989); Wolfshead (1977); Women of Futures Past (2016); Wraiths of Time (1976); Yankee privateer (1955); Year of the Unicorn (1965); Yurth Burden (1978); Zarsthor's Bane (1978).

Born on this day – Marc Lawrence:

Marc Lawrence

Actor

February 17, 1910 – November 28, 2005

Credits:

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003); The Shipping News (2001); End of Days (1999); Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999); ER (1998); Gotti (1996); From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Four Rooms (1995); Metaltech: Earthsiege (1994); Marilyn, My Love (1994); Newsies (1992); Ruby (1992); Donor (1990); Gabriel's Fire (1990); Shannon's Deal (1990); Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989); Blood Red (1989); The Big Easy (1986); The A-Team (1986); Night Train to Terror (1985); Savage Journey (1983); Thieves and Robbers (1983); Terror at Alcatraz (1982); Border Pals (1981); Cataclysm (1980); Super Fuzz (1980); The Dukes of Hazzard (1979); Swap Meet (1979); Hot Stuff (1979); Wonder Woman (1979); Goin' Coconuts (1978); Foul Play (1978); CHiPs (1978); A Piece of the Action (1977); Baretta (1976); Marathon Man (1976); The Rookies (1972); Switch (1975); The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); McCloud (1974); Mannix (1969–1974); Frasier, the Sensuous Lion (1973); Daddy's Deadly Darling (1973); Honor Thy Father (1973); In Pursuit of Treasure (1972); Nichols (1972); The Doris Day Show (1971); Diamonds Are Forever (1971); Here's Lucy (1970–1971); The Partners (1971); Dream No Evil (1970); Bonanza (1970); The Kremlin Letter (1970); Il killer (1969); Krakatoa: East of Java (1968); Kong Island (1968); Custer of the West (1967); Du mou dans la gâchette (1967); 7 monaci d'oro (1966); The Rat Patrol (1966); Johnny Tiger (1966); 2 mafiosi contro Al Capone (1966); Nightmare in the Sun (1965); Savage Pampas (1965); Mister Ed (1965); Petticoat Junction (1965); Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1964); Arrest and Trial (1964); Johnny Cool (1963); 77 Sunset Strip (1962); The Untouchables (1960–1963); The Detectives (1960–1962); Maverick (1961–1962); Whispering Smith (1961); Bronco (1961); The Deputy (1961); The Rifleman (1958–1960); Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1960); Bronco (1960); Zane Grey Theatre (1960); The Roaring 20's (1960–1962); Lawman (1960–1961); M Squad (1960); Shotgun Slade (1959); Johnny Staccato (1959); Tightrope (1959); M Squad (1959); Peter Gunn (1959); Playhouse 90 (1958–1959); Wagon Train (1958); Kill Her Gently (1957); Helen of Troy (1956); La catena dell'odio (1955); Suor Maria (1955); Ballata tragica (1955); Studio One (1955); Luna nova (1955); Il più comico spettacolo del mondo (1953); Legione straniera (1953); Noi peccatori (1953); Jolanda la figlia del corsaro nero (1953); Fratelli d'Italia (1952); I tre corsari (1952); La tratta delle bianche (1952); Tormento del passato (1952); Vacanze col gangster (1952); My Favorite Spy (1951); Hurricane Island (1951); The Desert Hawk (1950); Foreign Legion (1950); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); Black Hand (1950); Tough Assignment (1949); Calamity Jane and Sam Bass (1949); Jigsaw (1949); Out of the Storm (1948); Key Largo (1948); I Walk Alone (1947); Captain from Castile (1947); Unconquered (1947); Joe Palooka in the Knockout (1947); Yankee Fakir (1947); Cloak and Dagger (1946); Inside Job (1946); The Virginian (1946); Blonde Alibi (1946); Life with Blondie (1945); Club Havana (1945); Don't Fence Me In (1945); Flame of Barbary Coast (1945); Dillinger (1945); The Princess and the Pirate (1944); Rainbow Island (1944); Tampico (1944); Hit the Ice (1943); Submarine Alert (1943); Calaboose (1943); The Ox-Bow Incident (1942); 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge (1942); Eyes of the Underworld (1942); Call of the Canyon (1942); This Gun for Hire (1942); Yokel Boy (1942); Nazi Agent (1942); Public Enemies (1941); Sundown (1941); A Dangerous Game (1941); Hold That Ghost (1941); Lady Scarface (1941); The Shepherd of the Hills (1941); Blossoms in the Dust (1941); The Man Who Lost Himself (1941); The Monster and the Girl (1941); Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941); Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940); The Great Profile (1940); Brigham Young (1940); The Golden Fleecing (1940); The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940); Love, Honor and Oh-Baby! (1940); Johnny Apollo (1940); Invisible Stripes (1939); The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939); Beware Spooks! (1939); Think First (1939); Dust Be My Destiny (1939); S.O.S. Tidal Wave (1939); Ex-Champ (1939); Blind Alley (1939); Code of the Streets (1939); Romance of the Redwoods (1939); Sergeant Madden (1939); The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939); Blackwell's Island (1939); Homicide Bureau (1939); Honolulu (1938); There's That Woman Again (1938); While New York Sleeps (1938); Adventure in Sahara (1938); The Spider's Web (1938); I Am the Law (1938); Convicted (1938); Squadron of Honor (1938); Who Killed Gail Preston? (1938); Penitentiary (1938); The Shadow (1937); Murder in Greenwich Village (1937); Counsel for Crime (1937); Life Begins with Love (1937); Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937); A Dangerous Adventure (1937); It Can't Last Forever (1937); What Price Vengeance (1937); San Quentin (1937); Criminals of the Air (1937); I Promise to Pay (1937); Motor Madness (1937); Exile (1937); Night Waitress (1936); Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936); The Cowboy Star (1936); Blackmailer (1936); The Final Hour (1936); Trapped by Television (1936); Counterfeit (1936); Under Two Flags (1936); Robin Hood of El Dorado (1936); Love on a Bet (1936); Don't Gamble with Love (1936); Desire (1936); Road Gang (1936); 3 Kids and a Queen (1935); Dr. Socrates (1935); Little Big Shot (1935); After the Dance (1935); Don't Bet on Blondes (1935); The Arizonian (1935); Men of the Hour (1935); Strangers All (1935); Go Into Your Dance (1935); 'G' Men (1935); Million Dollar Baby (1934); Death on the Diamond (1934); Straight Is the Way (1934); White Woman (1933); Lady for a Day (1933); Her First Mate (1933); Gambling Ship (1933); If I Had a Million (1932).

Edgar Allan Poe, on imagination:

Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things that escape those who dream only at night.

- Edgar Allan Poe.