Did you know Phil Collins came up with the name for his hit single “Sussudio” while jamming out a melody? He struggled to find a better word that fit the rhythm. Released in the U.K. on January 14, 1985, the song from his album *No Jacket Required* peaked at No. 12 on the singles chart. When it hit the U.S. a few months later, it soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 14 has seen many other memorable music moments. Here are some highlights:
1977: David Bowie released *Low*, the first part of his Berlin Trilogy. It reached No. 2 in the U.K. and No. 11 in the U.S., featuring the top-five hit “Sound and Vision.”
1980: Rush released *Permanent Waves*, which included hits like “Spirit of Radio.” The album peaked at No. 3 in the U.K. and No. 4 in the U.S.
1992: Michael Jackson dropped “Black or White,” the second single from his No. 1 album *Dangerous*. It quickly climbed into the top five on both the Hot 100 and U.K. charts.
2014: Bruce Springsteen released *High Hopes*, featuring Tom Morello. While it didn’t produce any Top 40 singles, it topped charts in over 10 countries.
Cultural Moments:
1948: T Bone Burnett, a 13-time GRAMMY winner, was born in St. Louis. He has worked with stars like Taylor Swift and Elton John.
1968: LL Cool J was born in Long Island. He started his music career at 16 and has had multiple top-10 hits.
1984: Madonna made her debut on *American Bandstand*, performing her hit “Holiday.” She declared her ambition to “rule the world,” and she certainly did, becoming the “Queen of Pop.”
January 14 has been a significant day in music history, filled with iconic releases and the birth of legendary artists.
