On this day in music history - White Stones, by Secret Garden (1997):

The album White Stones,

by Secret Garden,

was released on April 15, 1997.

Born on this day – Michael Kamen:

Michael Kamen

Composer

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1997

April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003

Credits:

Concert works:

24 Nights (1991); Concerto for Saxophone (1990); Guitar Concerto (with Tomoyasu Hotei) (1998); Live in Hyde Park (1997); Quintet (Canadian Brass) (2002); S&M (with Metallica) (1999); The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms (2001).

Movies and television:

100 Greatest Number One Singles (2001); 101 Dalmatians (1996); 20 Moments That Rocked Pop (2015); A Good Day to Die Hard (2013); Action Jackson (1988); Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Against the Ropes (2004); Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (2009); Alaska (1996); Amazing Stories (1986); American Idol (2003–2006); Angelo My Love (1983); Animals, Animals, Animals (1976); Anna Magdalena (1998); Arrested Development (2005); Asaf Avidan: Live at the Acropolis - Odeon of Herodes Atticus (2023); Assassins (1995); Australian Idol (2003); Bailando por un sueño (2007); Band of Brothers (2001); BaseBoys (2018); Beavis and Butt-Head (1994); Behind Poem (2004); Big Sister (2016); Blue Ice (1992); Boardwalk (1979); Boo, Zino & the Snurks (2004); Bordello of Blood (1996); Brandy: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (2000); Brazil (1985); Britain's Got Talent (2013); Bryan Adams in Bryan Adams: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Live at Wembley 1996) (1996); Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting: All for Love (1993); Bryan Adams: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (1991); Bryan Adams: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You (Live) (1992); Bryan Adams: Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? (1995); Bryan Adams: Star (1996); Canadian Idol (2004); Cesko hledá SuperStar (2006); Cine Chalom (2019–2020); Circle of Friends (1995); Classic Albums (2001); Cold Dog Soup (1990); Company Business (1991); Concert for George (2003); Crusoe (1988); Dancing with the Stars (2010–2015); Das Geheimnis von Schloss Balthasar (2011); David Gilmour Live 1984 (1984); Dead Bang (1989); Der Klang der Bilder (1995); Deutschland sucht den Superstar (2002–2006); Die Hard (1988); Die Hard 2 (1990); Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995); Diminishing Returns (2016); Divendres (2011); Divorce (2013); Don Juan DeMarco (1994); Double You: Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (2003); Earth to Echo (2014); EastEnders (1991–2013); Easter (2023–2024); Edge of Darkness (1985); El making of del disc de La Marató (2015); Em dónes vida. El llibre i el disc de La Marató (2011); Eric Clapton: 24 Nights (1991); Event Horizon (1997); Fair Game (1995); Family Guy (2009); First Daughter (2004); For Queen & Country (1988); Free Willy (1994); Frequency (2000); From the Earth to the Moon (1998); Gintberg på kanten (2012); Gintberg på kanten (2014); Gladys Knight: Licence to Kill (1989); Godspell (1973); Hab (2020); Hand Made in Hong Kong..... The Making of Shanghai Surprise (1986); Ha-Shminiya (2006); Highlander (1986); Homeboy (1988); Hope Floats (1998); House of Fools (2002); Hudson Hawk (1991); Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne (2004–2005); Idol (2002–2005); Idol stjörnuleit (2003); Idols (2002–2009); If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (2001); Inventing the Abbotts (1997); Jack (1996); Jerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time' (1998); Judge Dredd (1995); Kelly & Cal (2014); La Marató 2015 (2015); La vengeance est un plat qui ne se mange pas (2007); Ladykracher (2002); Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001); Last Action Hero (1993); Leaving the Life (2005); Let Him Have It (1991); Lethal Weapon (1987); Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Licence to Kill (1989); Lifeforce (1985); Live Free or Die Hard (2007); Liza's Pioneer Diary (1976); Love & Life (1992); Mad TV (2000); Marry Me (2014); McHale's Navy (1997); Memento (1993); Metallica: S&M (2000); Michael Kamen: Concert for Saxophone (1991); Mild Poison (1999); Mona Lisa (1986); Monkey Dust (2003); Mr. Dreyfuss Goes to Washington (2001); Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Na plovárne (2003); NBC Special Treat (1978); Night City Angels (1981); Nothing But Trouble (1991); Open Range (2003); Operación triunfo (2001); Pavarotti & Friends 2 (1994); Pink Floyd: The Final Cut (1983); Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982); Polyester (1981); Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 (2012); Pop Idol (2001–2003); Radioman (2012); Reel Iconic (2015); Remember Me? (1997); Renegades (1989); Richard Osman's House of Games (2017); Rifftrax: Highlander (2011); Rifftrax: Road House (2016); Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987); Road House (1989); Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie (1991); Rodin mis en vie (1976); Rooftops (1989); Rude Tube (2013); S&M Documentary (2000); S.H.E: Security Hazards Expert (1980); Scream Queens (2015); Scrubs (2003); Shanghai Surprise (1986); Shining Through (1992); Shoot for the Sun (1986); Singapore Idol (2004); Someone to Watch Over Me (1987); Splitting Heirs (1993); Spoof Movie No Jutsu! (2011); Stars in Their Eyes (1992); Sting Feat. Eric Clapton: It's Probably Me (1992); Sting in The Best of Sting: Fields of Gold 1984-1994 (1994); Stonewall (1995); Strange Days (1995); Strictly Come Dancing (2016); Stunts (1977); Super Idol (2004); SuperStar KZ (2004); Suspect (1987); Tales from the Crypt (1992–1993); Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995); The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992); The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996); The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988); The Alps (2007); The Avengers (1998); The Beatles Revolution (2000); The Big Bang Theory (2007); The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 (2000); The Dead Zone (1983); The Fighting Temptations (2003); The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995); The Heart Surgeon (1997); The Iron Giant (1999); The Krays (1990); The Last Boy Scout (1991); The Longest Yard (2005); The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen (2008); The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (2000); The Next Man (1976); The Official Top 50 Best-Selling Singles of the 90s and 00s (2015); The Raggedy Rawney (1988); The Three Musketeers (1993); The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2016); The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2012); The Video Pool (1996); The Winter Guest (1997); The Work of Director Anton Corbijn (2005); The X Factor UK (2005–2012); This Life (1996); Todd's Pop Song Reviews (2015); Top of the Pops (1994–1995); Top of the Pops 2 (1999); Tosh.0 (2012); Traveling Hopefully (1982); Tvoje tvár má známý hlas (2016); Two-Fisted Tales (1992); Two-Fisted Tales / Showdown (1992); U Turn (1997); Ultrasordine (2007); Venom (1981); Visions (1976); Viudas e hijos del Rock & Roll (2014); What Dreams May Come (1998); What's Up Doc? (1994); Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000); Who Are 'They'? (2006); Wilder Napalm (1993); X-Men (2000); X-Men: First Class (2011); X-Men: The Animated Series (1993); Zachariah (1971).

On this day in movie history - Hollywood Confidential (1997):

Hollywood Confidential

directed by Reynaldo Villalobos,

written by Anthony Yerkovich,

was released in the United States on April 14, 1997.

Music by Marc Bonilla.

Cast:

Edward James Olmos, Rick Aiello, Angela Alvarado, Christine Harnos, A. Day Henden, Richard T. Jones, Brendan Kelly, Charlize Theron, Thomas Jane, Evelina Fernández, Valarie Rae Miller, Marissa Ribisi, J. Downing, Sarah Lassez, Brent Huff, Kristen Dalton, Amanda Pays, William James Jones, Patrick Dollaghan, Billy Marti, Thomas Patti, Anthony Hickox, Ivana Milicevic, Kaylan Romero, Brendon Chad, Rene Mujica, Warren Reno, Madison Clark, Billy Kane, Paul Goodman, Robyn Lees, Anthony Yerkovich.

On this day in movie history - Mother Knows Best (1997):

Mother Knows Best

directed by Larry Shaw,

written by Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman,

was released in the United States on April 13, 1997.
Based on the true 1990 Lee Goldsmith case.
Music by Patrick Williams.

Cast:

Joanna Kerns, Christine Elise, Grant Show, Jessica Walter, Sherman Augustus, David Spielberg, Kristen Dalton, Jeanette O'Connor, Michael Covert, Eric Robertson, Annabelle Weenick, Giselle Fernandez, Jeff Olson, Alan Gregory, Douglas Caputo, Joey Miyashima, Nancy Peterson, Michael Flynn, Melissa Pace-Tanner (credited as Melissa Pace), George Sullivan, Jeffrey Hanson, Gerald Henderson, Caitlin E.J. Meyer.

On this day in movie history - Insomnia (1997):

Insomnia

directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg,

written by Nikolaj Frobenius and Erik Skjoldbjærg,

was released in Norway on March 14, 1997.
Music by Geir Jenssen.

Cast:

Maria Mathiesen, Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Gisken Armand, Kristian Figenschow, Thor Michael Aamodt, Frode Rasmussen, Bjørn Moan, Maria Bonnevie, Marianne O. Ulrichsen, Bjørn Floberg, Guri Johnson.

On this day in music history - The Schubert Album, by Renée Fleming and Christoph Eschenbach (1997):

The Schubert Album

by Renée Fleming and Christoph Eschenbach,

released March 11, 1997.

Track list:

Heidenroslein, D257; Die Forelle, D550; An Die Nachtigall, D 497; Im Fruhling, D882; Die Junge Nonne, D 828; Nacht Und Traume, D827; Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen, D774; Ave Maria, D839; Fruhlingsglaube, D686; Gretchen Am Spinnrade, D118; Du Bist Die Ruh', D776; Der Tod Und Das Madchen, D531; Viola, D786; Die Manner Sind Mechant!, D866.

On this day in music history - Don't Look Back, by John Lee Hooker (1997):

Don’t Look Back

Album by John Lee Hooker,

released March 4, 1997.

Track list:

Dimples; The Healing Game; Ain't No Big Thing; Don't Look Back; Blues Before Sunrise; Spellbound; Travellin' Blues; I Love You Honey; Frisco Blues; Red House; Rainy Day.

On this day in movie history - Donnie Brasco (1997):

Donnie Brasco

directed by Mike Newell,

written by Paul Attanasio,

based on the book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone and Richard Woodley,

was released in the United States on February 24, 1997.
Music by Patrick Doyle.

Cast:

Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche, Zeljko Ivanek, Gerry Becker, Robert Miano, Brian Tarantina, Rocco Sisto, Zach Grenier, Walt MacPherson, Ronnie Farer, Terry Serpico, Gretchen Mol, Tony Lip, George Angelica, Val Avery, Madison Arnold, Delanie Fitzpatrick, Katie Sagona, Sara Gold, Larry Romano, Tim Blake Nelson, Paul Giamatti, James McCauley, James Bulleit, Andrew Parks, Keenan Shimizu, Rocco Musacchia, Joe Francis, Sal Jenco, Billy Capucilli, Laura Cahill, Doreen Murphy, Elle Alexander, Denise Faye, Elaine del Valle, John Horton, Dan Brennan, LaJuan Carter, Sandy Barber, Joyce Stovall, Frank Pesce, Randy Jurgensen, John Di Benedetto, Richard Zavaglia, Tony Ray Rossi, Edward Black, Gaetano LoGiudice, Carmelo Musacchia, Pat Vecchio.

On this day in music history - I Can't Lose, by Deborah Coleman (1997):

I Can't Lose

Album by Deborah Coleman,

released February 4, 1997.

Track list:

I Can't Lose; My Heart Bleeds Blue; Roll with Me; The Man Is Mine; Brick; Fine & Mellow; Feelin' Alright; Something's Wrong; I Found You; My Love Belongs to You.

On this day in music history - Chrysalis, by 2002 (1997):

Chrysalis

Album by 2002,
released January 21, 1997.

Track list:

To Touch the Sky; Chrysalis; A Gift of Life; Greater Than the Sum; Spinning the Silk; Journey Within; Dream Come True; Healing Rain; Cocoon; Magic Flower.

On this day in movie history - In the Company of Men (1997):

In the Company of Men

directed and written by Neil LaBute,

based on the play by Neil LaBute,

was released at the Sundance Film Festival

in the United States on January 19, 1997.
Music by Karel Roessingn and Ken Williams.

Cast:

Aaron Eckhart, Stacy Edwards, Matt Malloy, Michael Martin, Mark Rector, Christopher P. Hayes, Jason Dixie, Emily Cline, Roxanne Butler, Tahirah Essix, Julia Henkel, Sara Pauley, Cheryl Russell, Jasen Savage, Lynette Smith, William Young, Tamara Reiter, Chan Aye, Nisa Janek, Bob Werling, James D. Agnew, Thomas Airgood, Jack S. Berg, Patrick Garrett, Kenneth Low, Kent Ripley, Richard Shaipline, Kent Uhen, Jeff Ummel, Cate Jenkins, Lisa M. Moore, Mary Ann Wissman, Christie Saylor, Wendy Zablotney, Brandy Runyan, Angela Bolenbaugh, Theresa Heredia, Jeri Herrmann, Mary Veverka, James Veverka, Tony O'Dell, Adam Simcoe, David Kledzik, Angie Reed, Christine Smith, Pete Smith, Karen Wells, Ashley Caveda, James Caveda, Sheri Caveda, Rich Lee, Sam Lewis, Dan O'Shaughnessey, Brett Shuff, Adrienne Roberson, Michael C. Barnhouse, Laura L. Bartels, Peter Springer, Sarah Springer, Sara Valentine, Carol Kohnen, Carmella A. Leto, Dominic J. Leto Sr., Rita A. Morrical, Clark Valentine, Paul E. Wilson Jr., Ken Petruska, Mike Thena, Donna Bandor, Patricia Colchin, Carrie Wellman, Barbara Whitacre, Fred Coffee, Tanya Alman, Lisa Bartels, Cassandra Cox, Megan Cox, Manuel Dominguez, Holly Goins, Jesse D. Goins, Kim Goins, Angelique Hamlick, Syndee Hamrick, Michelle Hart, Deb Howard, Michael Kaufmann, Hank Keifer, Deb Morken, Tom Needham, Diane O'Shaughnessey, Donald Pope, Colby Prough, Jamen Ratcliff, Paul Rowe, Greg Solon, James Solon, Mary Kay Solon, Megan Solon, Neal Solon, Tim Solon, Mike Tinsley, Brice Urschel, Sharon Urschel, Paul Bay, Brian Berghorn, Ron Burgess, Jason Burns, Tina Carter, Shawn E. Carter, Lori M. Craft, Ryan Craft, Shawn Davis, Trevor Edwards, Don Gephart, Roger Grigsby, Adam Hinkle, Tiffany Kostov, Michael Janek, Nicole Johnson, Andrew K. Manes, Sam Mitchell, Janette Myers, Shardesha Northington, Howard Reed, Ilene E. Roach, Lindsay Roy, Tammy Baxter-Smith, Denise Snider, Patrick Veverka, Chris Wretzak, John Hartman.