On September 6, 2014, Taylor Swift hit the top of the charts with her single “Shake It Off.” This song was part of her album 1989, which marked her shift from country to pop music. “Shake It Off” earned Swift three GRAMMY nominations and has become a fan favorite at her concerts.
Looking back at music history on this date, we see some significant hits and milestones. In 1975, Glen Campbell started a two-week run at No. 1 with “Rhinestone Cowboy,” a country crossover hit that earned two GRAMMY nominations and was named the Country Music Association’s 1976 Song of the Year. Fast forward to 2005, when The Rolling Stones released A Bigger Bang, their last album with drummer Charlie Watts. The album reached No. 3 in the U.S., but the single “Streets of Love” didn’t make the charts.
Cultural moments also shaped the music scene. In 1969, Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” peaked at No. 7, showcasing his low vibrato. In 1989, Neil Young won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards for “This Note’s for You,” despite some legal issues over corporate mentions. Recently, in 2023, The Rolling Stones announced their new album, Hackney Diamonds, their first original material since 2005.
Notable recordings include George Harrison inviting Eric Clapton to play a legendary solo on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in 1968. In 1997, Elton John performed a tribute version of “Candle in the Wind” for Princess Diana, which topped charts worldwide.
In 1988, Elton John auctioned off over 2,000 items, making more than $8 million. In 2001, Britney Spears surprised everyone by bringing a live snake on stage during her performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U” at the MTV Video Music Awards.
