On September 27, 2012, Lil Wayne made history by landing his 109th single on the charts with “Celebration” by The Game. This achievement allowed him to surpass Elvis Presley, who had 108 charted songs. Lil Wayne is now one of the most respected rappers in the industry.
Let’s take a look at some other significant moments in music history from September 27.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Success doesn’t always come easy. For example, in 2008, Metallica topped the charts with their ninth studio album, *Death Magnetic*, featuring hits like “All Nightmare Long” and “My Apocalypse.” That same year, Pink reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with “So What” from her album *Funhouse*. In 2011, Tony Bennett made history with *Duets II*, becoming the oldest artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his first-ever No. 1 album.
Cultural Milestones
New artists often rise as legends continue to shine. Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. in 1982, has charted 195 songs, including three No. 1 hits. Avril Lavigne, born in 1984, is known for hits like “Complicated” and became the youngest female artist to top the charts. In 1986, “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles re-entered the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to the movie *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off*.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Live performances capture the spirit of their time. In 1964, The Beach Boys debuted on *The Ed Sullivan Show*, performing “I Get Around” and “Wendy.” In 1997, Bob Dylan played for Pope John Paul II in Italy. More recently, in 2022, Lizzo performed on a historic flute once owned by President James Madison during a concert in Washington, D.C.
September 27 is a day filled with memorable moments in Top 40 history!
