On January 21, 2025, Coldplay brought their Music of the Spheres World Tour to Mumbai, India, performing at the DY Patil Stadium. They played hits from their 2021 album, which reached the Top Five on the Billboard 200 chart. This date has also seen other significant moments in music history.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
January 21 has been a big day for iconic singles. In 1983, Eurythmics released “,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at No. 2 in the UK. In 2008, Secondhand Serenade dropped “,” from the album A Twist in My Story, reaching No. 21 in the U.S. and spending 30 weeks on the Hot 100. Tinashe released “,” featuring ScHoolboy Q, in 2014. It debuted at No. 89 but climbed to No. 24.
Cultural Milestones
This date also marks important cultural events. In 1966, George Harrison married Patricia Anne Boyd in Surrey, with Paul McCartney as best man. In 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded their cover of Bob Dylan’s “,” which became their only Top 40 hit in the U.S. B.B. King donated his record collection to the University of Mississippi in 1982. In 2023, Beyoncé performed at an exclusive show in Dubai, earning $24 million.
Industry Changes and Challenges
The music world lost some notable figures on January 21. Francisco M. “Cannibal” Garcia of Cannibal and the Headhunters passed away in 1996. Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s manager, died in 1997. January 21 is a date filled with music history and memorable moments.
