Pop Music Flashback
1970 -
Elton John recorded a concert in New York, which was later released as the album "11-17-70."
1971 -
The Osmonds' single "Yo-Yo" was certified Gold.
1973 -
The DeFranco Family's "Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1976 -
Olivia Newton-John's TV special aired on ABC.
1979 -
The Commodores' "Still" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1984 -
Wham!'s "Wake Me You Before You Go-Go" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Prince and the Revolution's "Purple Rain" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1986 -
Human League's "Human" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Club Nouveau released the album "Life, Love, & Pain."
1987 -
Madonna released the album "You Can Dance."
1989 -
Paula Abdul released the single "Opposites Attract."
New Kids On The Block's album "Merry Merry Christmas" was certified Gold and Platinum.
1990 -
Deee-Lite's "Groove is in the Heart" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1992 -
The soundtrack to the movie "The Bodyguard," featuring a number of songs from Whitney Houston including "I Will Always Love You," was released.
1993 -
Janet Jackson's album "Janet" was certified multi-Platinum.
Barbara Streisand donated her 24-acre, 15-million dollar estate in Malibu, California, to the state environmental agency.
1994 -
Vanessa Williams' album "The Comfort Zone" was certified multi-Platinum.
1997 -
Janet Jackson won a restraining order in a Los Angeles court against a man who she said was making threats against her and her people.
1998 -
The Backstreet Boys released the video "A Night Out with the Backstreet Boys."
Seal released the album "Human Being."
1998 -
Mariah Carey released the album "Ones."
1999 -
Billy Joel's albums "Piano Man" and "Songs in the Attic" were certified multi-Platinum.
Marc Anthony's self-titled album was certified Platinum.
2003 -
Britney Spears was the subject of an hour-long ABC special.
Hilary Duff kicked off a seven-city headlining tour in Phoenix, Arizona.
2007 -
Stevie Wonder was joined by Tony Bennett and Prince during a New York performance. Bennett and Wonder performed "For Once in My Life" together while Prince joined in with Stevie to sing "Superstition."< |