On July 21, 1994, Oasis played their first show in the U.S. to a small crowd of about 500 fans. A month later, they released their debut album, and by the end of summer, they were gaining popularity in the States. Fast forward 31 years, and Oasis is back together, touring the world and performing for millions.
July 21 has seen many significant moments in Top 40 music history. Here are some highlights:
– 1958: Elvis Presley’s “Hard Headed Woman” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart, staying there for two weeks.
– 1973: Jim Croce’s “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” topped the Billboard Hot 100.
– 1987: Madonna released “Who’s That Girl,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was part of her film of the same name.
– 2023: The soundtrack for the Barbie movie dropped, featuring hits from Lizzo, Dua Lipa, and Billie Eilish, who won a GRAMMY for “What Was I Made For.”
Notable recordings and performances on this day include:
– 1969: The Beatles recorded “Come Together” in one day at Abbey Road Studios.
– 1971: Black Sabbath released Master of Reality, which hit No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and went double platinum.
– 1987: Guns N’ Roses launched their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which became one of the best-selling albums ever.
– 1990: Over 200,000 fans attended a benefit concert near the Berlin Wall, featuring artists like Sinead O’Connor and Joni Mitchell.
July 21 has been a day of breakthroughs and changes in the music industry, making it a memorable date for music lovers.
