On February 8, 1965, The Supremes released a single that debuted at No. 80 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It quickly rose to the top, becoming their fourth No. 1 hit. The song also earned them a GRAMMY Award nomination in 1966. This date has seen other important moments in Top 40 history.
Notable albums released on February 8 include:
– 2000: 3 Doors Down released their debut album, *The Better Life*, through Republic Records. It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, with hits like “Kryptonite” and “Loser” making it to the Top 40.
– 2000: Ghostface Killah dropped his second album, *Supreme Clientele*, featuring RZA, Method Man, and Raekwon. It also debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 130,000 copies in its first week. The album included the track “Cherchez LaGhost,” which reached No. 38 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
Cultural milestones on this date include:
– 1956: Buddy Holly signed with Decca Records, but they misspelled his name. To keep the deal, he adopted the name “Buddy Holly.”
– 1986: Anderson .Paak was born in Oxnard, California. He later collaborated with Bruno Mars on “That’s What I Like,” which hit No. 1 on the Hot 100.
February 8 has also seen its share of challenges:
– 1980: David Bowie and his wife Angie finalized their divorce after a long separation.
– 1990: Del Shannon, known for hits like “Runaway,” died by suicide after struggling with depression.
– 2009: Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in a high-profile incident while leaving a party in Los Angeles.
