On October 13, 2023, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” hit theaters worldwide. This film captures the incredible Eras tour, featuring 149 shows across 51 cities, making it the highest-grossing tour ever. True to form, the film quickly became the highest-grossing concert film of all time.
Let’s take a look at some notable music history from October 13 over the years.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
– 1979: Michael Jackson scored his second No. 1 hit with “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” This track marked the start of his disco era before he released iconic albums like “Bad” and “Thriller.”
– 1984: Stevie Wonder topped the U.S. charts with “I Just Called To Say I Love You,” which spent three weeks at No. 1, surpassing Prince and The Revolution.
– 1990: George Michael’s “Praying for Time” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
– 2001: Alicia Keys kicked off another week at No. 1 with “Fallin’,” a hit from her debut album, “Songs in A Minor,” which spent six non-consecutive weeks at the top.
Cultural Milestones
– 1986: Neil Young launched the first Bridge School benefit concert to support education for children with disabilities. This event became an annual tradition featuring top artists.
– 1992: Prince released an album with a unique symbol on the cover, marking a shift in his identity. He later changed his name to that symbol before reverting to Prince in 2000.
– 2016: Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his impact on American music, recognized for his innovative poetic expressions.
– 2021: Adele announced her fourth album, “30,” set to release the next month, along with her first single in five years, “Easy On Me.”
From folk to disco, October 13 has seen some unforgettable moments in music history!
