The geography that helped civilization develop there was because the ground was fertile, it was rich in minerals such a gold, copper, and stone, farmers thrived there, and the capital city, Kerma, was protected from invaders because of the nile cataracts.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Led Zeppelin song Stairway to Heaven, which is undoubtedly their magnum opus and biggest hit record of their career. The song was released as a single in January 1972 in the UK, two months after the release of their Led Zeppelin IV album.
That 1977 release (which contains the major hit Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh!) almost went gold in the U.S. (meaning that it sold close to 500,000 units). Williams next solo effort, Spark of Love (also on ABC), became his first gold solo album and boasted the hit ballad Cause I Love You..