On January 15, 2013, Bruno Mars released a hit single from his top-selling album, *Unorthodox Jukebox*. The song soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for over 30 weeks. Let’s take a look at some memorable Top 40 moments from January 15.
In 1961, Berry Gordy Jr. signed The Supremes to Motown Records. Originally called The Primettes, they became one of the most successful African American vocal groups, with at least 12 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Where Did Our Love Go.” They also had several Top Five albums, like *The Supremes A’ Go-Go*.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones performed on *The Ed Sullivan Show*, showcasing songs from their Top Five album, *Between the Buttons*. They played “Ruby Tuesday,” which hit No. 1, and had to change some lyrics for another song.
In 2005, stars like Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, and Madonna participated in *Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope*, raising over $18 million for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Notable album releases on January 15 include The Sundays’ debut album, *Reading, Writing And Arithmetic*, in 1990, which featured a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart. In 2013, A$AP Rocky released his debut album, *LONG.LIVE.A$AP*, featuring big names like Drake and Kendrick Lamar, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Sadly, the music world lost two influential figures on this date. Harry Nilsson passed away in 1994, known for hits like “Without You.” In 2015, producer Kim Fowley, who worked with KISS and Alice Cooper, died at 75.
January 15 is a significant day in Top 40 history, filled with memorable events and milestones.
