On August 4, 2017, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and Daddy Yankee became the most-watched YouTube video ever, racking up nearly 3 billion views shortly after its release. Let’s dive into more music history from this date.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
The 1980s and 1990s gave us some unforgettable pop songs:
– 1984: Prince’s “Purple Rain” soundtrack hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 24 weeks. It’s one of the best-selling soundtracks, with over 25 million copies sold.
– 1987: The “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack featured hits like “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and topped the charts for 18 weeks.
– 1990: Mariah Carey’s debut single “Vision of Love” started a four-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a GRAMMY for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Cultural Milestones
Music history is full of influential moments:
– 1901: Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, later topping charts with songs like “Hello, Dolly!”
– 1958: The Billboard Hot 100 chart launched, with Ricky Nelson’s “Poor Little Fool” becoming the first No. 1 hit.
– 1972: Michael Jackson’s “Ben” became his first solo No. 1 hit.
Notable Recordings and Performances
– 1980: John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded “Double Fantasy” in New York. The album won a GRAMMY for Album of the Year.
– 2024: Lollapalooza wrapped up with performances from SZA, Megan Thee Stallion, Blink-182, and Hozier.
Industry Changes and Challenges
– 1990: A New Kids On the Block concert in Canada was interrupted by armed robbers.
– 2021: Rihanna was named the world’s wealthiest female musician, thanks to her music and business ventures.
August 4 has seen many milestones in pop music history!
