On September 7, 2016, The Chainsmokers and Halsey’s hit song “Closer” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This catchy techno ballad ruled the U.S. charts for 12 straight weeks and hit No. 1 in several countries. It also made history as the first song to stay in the Hot 100 Top 5 for 26 weeks.
Let’s take a look at some other significant music milestones from September 7:
– 1957: Sam Cooke released “You Send Me,” which quickly soared to No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.
– 1985: For the first time, the top three songs on the Hot 100 were all written for movies: “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)” by John Parr, “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & the News from *Back to the Future*, and “We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Tina Turner from *Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome*.
– 1987: Michael Jackson released “Bad,” originally intended as a duet with Prince, who turned it down.
– 1997: Fleetwood Mac’s live album *The Dance* topped the Billboard 200, marking their return after a 10-year break.
– 2001: Michael Jackson reunited with The Jackson 5 at Madison Square Garden for his 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring stars like Eminem and Britney Spears.
– 2008: Britney Spears won three MTV Video Music Awards for her “Piece of Me” video, which peaked at No. 18 on the Hot 100.
These events highlight the ups and downs of the music world, giving fans a glimpse into the lives of their favorite artists.
