Pop Music Flashback
1971 -
Cher's single "Gypsys, Tramps, and Thieves" was certified Gold.
1973 -
The Carpenters released the album "The Singles 1969 - 1973."
1977 -
Firefall's "Just Remember I Love You" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.
Player's "Baby Come Back" broke into the Top 40.
1983 -
The Motels' "Suddenly Last Summer" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" and Duran Duran's "Union of the Snake" broke into the Top 40.
1986 -
Billy Joel donated royalties from his hit "You're Only Human" to the National Committee on Youth Suicide Prevention.
1992 -
Janet Jackson's album "Rhythm Nation 1814" was certified multi-Platinum, while TLC's single "What About Your Friends" was certified Gold.
1994 -
Gloria Estefan's "Turn The Beat Around" peaked at number 13 on the pop singles chart.
1996 -
Barenaked Ladies released the album "Rock Spectacle."
Prince released the album "Emancipation."
1999 -
Ricky Martin's self-titled album was certified multi-Platinum.
Jewel cancelled her New Year's Eve concert in Anchorage, Alaska, citing worries about possible Y2K problems, but some said she decided to scrap the show because tickets weren't selling well.
2002 -
Michael Jackson caused a stir when he greeted fans in Berlin by dangling his nine-month-old son -- whose head was covered with a white cloth -- over the railing of the fourth-floor balcony of his hotel room.
Enrique Iglesias, Pink, Celine Dion, and B2K were named as multiple nominees for the 30th annual American Music Awards.< |