September 8 has seen many exciting events in music history. In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo dropped her second album, GUTS, following the huge success of her first album, Sour. GUTS hit the top of the charts, with all 15 songs making it into the Top 40. Her tour, featuring Chappell Roan and Remi Wolf, earned over $184 million.
Here are some notable hits and milestones from this day:
– In 1973, Marvin Gaye began a two-week reign at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Let’s Get It On.” This sultry ballad became one of Motown’s biggest hits and Gaye’s signature song.
– In 2001, Jennifer Lopez and Ja Rule topped the charts with their remix of “I’m Real,” which spent five non-consecutive weeks at No. 1.
– Also in 2001, Kylie Minogue released “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head,” marking her return to U.S. success after years.
Cultural moments on this day include:
– In 1994, the Video Music Awards featured a memorable kiss between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, and MCA from the Beastie Boys stormed the stage after losing to R.E.M.
– In 2005, a compilation album called Help!: A Day In The Life was released to benefit War Child International, featuring artists like Coldplay and Radiohead.
Notable performances include:
– In 1978, David Bowie released a live album called Stage, recorded during concerts in the U.S.
– In 2019, Mitski announced a break from live shows during her Be the Cowboy Tour finale.
– In 2022, Lady Gaga performed a sold-out show in San Francisco as part of her Chromatica Ball Tour.
September 8 has truly been a day of music milestones!
