On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as New York City was attacked. In the days that followed, music played a key role in healing, with many benefit concerts held to support the victims. Here’s a look at some notable moments in Top 40 history from September 11.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones:
– 1965: The Beatles topped the Billboard 200 with their album *Help!*, staying at No. 1 for nine weeks.
– 1971: The Jackson 5ive TV series debuted on ABC, featuring characters voiced by actors instead of the band members.
– 1982: John Mellencamp, then known as John Cougar, saw his album *American Fool* hit No. 1 for nine weeks, making him the only male artist with a No. 1 album and two top 10 singles at the same time.
– 2015: The Jackson 5’s classic “ABC” was sampled in “Easy Love,” which reached No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.
– 2021: BTS’s “Butter” held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks, topping charts in over 30 countries.
– 2024: Taylor Swift won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone, dedicating her speech to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11.
Notable Recordings and Performances:
– 2001: The Strokes released their debut album *Is This It* on vinyl. The CD release was delayed, and the song “New York City Cops” was replaced with “When It Started.”
– 2001: Major artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson canceled performances scheduled for this day due to the attacks.
– 2024: Chappell Roan made headlines at the MTV VMAs with her powerful performance of “Good Luck, Babe!” and her win for Best New Artist.
Despite the tragedy of September 11, music continued to shine and uplift many in the years that followed.
