On September 12, 2015, The Weeknd topped the Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single, “Can’t Feel My Face.” The song, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” was hailed as one of the best tracks of 2015 and earned two GRAMMY nominations: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year.
This date in music history is packed with memorable moments. In 1989, Aerosmith released their 10th studio album, *Pump*, featuring hits like the GRAMMY-winning “Janie’s Got a Gun” and “Love in an Elevator,” which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fast forward to 2006, when Justin Timberlake, a former boy band star, dropped *FutureSex/LoveSounds*, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the chart-topping single “SexyBack.”
Live performances on this day have also left a mark. In 1970, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Arlo Guthrie performed at the Woody Guthrie Memorial Concert in Los Angeles. Five years later, Pink Floyd released *Wish You Were Here*, which became a global No. 1 and is now considered one of the greatest rock albums ever. In 1987, Michael Jackson kicked off his Bad World Tour in Tokyo, playing three sold-out shows.
The music industry has seen its share of changes too. In 1990, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie announced their departure from Fleetwood Mac, though they later rejoined in 1997. Sadly, in 2003, Johnny Cash passed away at 71, leaving behind a legacy that spanned country, folk, blues, and rock.
September 12 is a significant date in Top 40 history, filled with breakthrough hits and unforgettable performances.
