On this day in 1988, Metallica filmed their first music video for the antiwar song “One.” This track would go on to become their first Top 40 hit. Fast forward to 2023, and Time magazine named Taylor Swift its “Person of the Year.” That year, she released three No. 1 albums, including “Midnights,” which topped the Billboard 200 chart in June. Swift was also on her record-breaking Eras Tour, grossing over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing concert tour ever.
Here are some memorable Top 40 moments from December 6:
– 1974: George Harrison released “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” in the U.K. from his album *Dark Horse*. The song peaked at No. 38 on the Official Singles chart.
– 1994: Madonna launched “Take a Bow,” the second single from her album *Bedtime Stories*. It quickly became a hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.
– 2005: Eminem released “When I’m Gone,” the lead single from his greatest hits album *Curtain Call: The Hits*. The song reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and resonated with fans as Eminem reflected on fatherhood and fame.
Cultural highlights from December 6 include:
– 2003: Elvis Costello married Diana Krall at Elton John’s estate in England. They later welcomed twins on their third anniversary.
– 2005: The Billboard Music Awards took place in Las Vegas, with winners like Mariah Carey and Kanye West.
– 2021: Drake withdrew his two nominations at the GRAMMY Awards, expressing frustration with the Recording Academy’s genre categorization.
The music industry faced challenges too:
– 1969: The Rolling Stones held a free concert at Altamont Speedway, which ended in chaos and violence.
– 1995: Michael Jackson collapsed while rehearsing at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
