On July 28, 2007, “Hey There Delilah” by the Plain White T’s hit the top of the charts, two years after its release. This heartfelt single, written for a real person, earned a nomination for a 2008 GRAMMY Award. Let’s dive into more music history from July 28.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Some songs stand the test of time. Here are a few notable hits from July 28:
– 1987: Kylie Minogue launched her career with her debut single, “The Loco-Motion.” This dance-pop cover made her the “Princess of Pop.”
– 1990: Elton John’s album *Sleeping with the Past* kicked off a five-week reign at No. 1 on the U.K. album charts.
Cultural Milestones
The Top 40 charts from July 28 capture memorable moments in music history:
– 1954: The Crew Cuts’ cover of “Sh-Boom” topped the U.S. charts for nine weeks.
– 1984: The Billboard 100 featured Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters” at No. 2 and “Almost Paradise” from *Footloose* at No. 12.
– 1992: Mary J. Blige made her debut with *What’s the 411?*, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200.
Notable Performances
Live music creates unforgettable experiences. Here are some standout performances from July 28:
– 1966: The Beach Boys debuted “God Only Knows” at a Massachusetts club. It later became a pop classic.
– 2016: Katy Perry performed “Roar” and “Rise” on the last night of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
– 2018: Paul McCartney played a two-hour show in Liverpool, mixing Beatles classics with his solo hits.
These moments show how music connects us all!
