Scandium is a metal that has many of the characteristics of the rare earth elements, particularly yttrium. It is a light material with a higher melting point than aluminum, giving it uses in aerospace and other manufacturing, such as racing bicycles, baseball bats, and golf clubs.
Uptown by The Crystals Songfacts. This hit single from the Crystals' debut album, featuring lead vocals from  Barbara Alston, was written by the Brill Building songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. When producer Phil Spector got hold of the song, he changed a couple notes because no one could hit them.
Carl Maduri and Mike Belkin, owners of Epic-distributed Sweet City Records, suggested that the B-side become the A-side. Written and produced by Robert Parissi, Play That Funky Music sold over two million copies, topped the R&B charts for two weeks and the pop charts for three weeks in fall 1976.