On September 5, 2018, Ariana Grande delivered a stripped-down performance at the BBC 1 Live Lounge to promote her album, *Sweetener*. She sang “No Tears Left to Cry,” “God Is a Woman,” and a cover of Thundercat’s “Them Changes.” It was an intimate showcase of her incredible vocals.
This date has seen many artists hit major milestones and release chart-topping hits. In 1964, The Animals topped the U.S. charts with their version of “House of the Rising Sun,” breathing new life into the traditional folk song. In 1981, Stevie Nicks found solo success with her album *Bella Donna*, featuring hits like “Edge of Seventeen.” Fast forward to 2015, and OMI’s “Cheerleader” dominated the U.S. charts, staying on the Hot 100 for 18 weeks.
Culturally, September 5 has also been significant. In 1981, Soft Cell reached No. 1 in the U.K. with “Tainted Love,” which later became an ’80s classic in the U.S. In 2013, Ariana Grande teased her music video for “Baby I,” filmed in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. In 2016, an asteroid was named after Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 70th birthday, honoring his lasting impact on music.
Notable recordings happened on this day too. In 1967, The Beatles started recording “I Am The Walrus,” a song that still leaves fans guessing. Janis Joplin recorded “Me and Bobby McGee” in 1970, which topped the charts after her untimely death. In 2018, Fleetwood Mac debuted their new lineup on *The Ellen DeGeneres Show*, with Neil Finn and Mike Campbell stepping in for Lindsey Buckingham.
September 5 has been a day of music milestones and memorable performances!
