On September 30, 2021, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett released their second album together, *Love For Sale*. This was Bennett’s 61st and final album, making him the oldest artist to drop an album with all new music. The duo put a fresh spin on classic Broadway hits and fan favorites. *Love For Sale* was nominated for Album of the Year at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Looking back at September 30, here are some notable music moments:
– 1995: Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming only the second single to do so, after Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone.”
– 2008: Robin Thicke’s third album, *Something Else*, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, featuring hits like “Magic” and “The Sweetest Love.”
– 2011: Adele’s music video for “Someone Like You” was uploaded to YouTube, amassing over 2 billion views.
– 2014: Ariana Grande released “Love Me Harder,” which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 5x Platinum.
Cultural milestones on this day include:
– 1955: James Dean tragically died in a car accident. He has been referenced in many songs, including “James Dean” by the Eagles.
– 1984: T-Pain, born Faheem Najm in Tallahassee, Florida, made his mark as a genre-bending artist.
Memorable performances also took place on September 30:
– 1987: Fleetwood Mac kicked off their Shake the Cage Tour in Kansas City, marking their first tour without Lindsey Buckingham.
– 2017: Chappell Roan opened for Vance Joy on his Lay It On Me Tour, showcasing songs from her EP *School Nights*.
September 30 has seen unforgettable music moments, from album releases to live performances.
