On September 9, 2017, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber held the No. 1 spot with their hit “Despacito.” This sultry, bilingual track is the most-streamed song ever and held the record for the most YouTube views for three years until “Baby Shark Dance” took over with over 15 billion views.
Let’s look back at some key moments in music history from September 9.
Breakthrough Hits:
– 1971: John Lennon released “Imagine” in the U.S. This timeless song is often played during tough times to inspire hope.
– 2003: John Mayer dropped his second album, *Heavier Things*, which debuted at No. 1 and featured the hit “Daughters.”
– 2014: Vance Joy released his debut album, *Dream Your Life Away*, which included the worldwide hit “Riptide.”
Cultural Moments:
– 2007: At the MTV Video Music Awards, Kid Rock and Tommy Lee clashed during Alicia Keys’ performance, but Keys kept singing.
– 2007: Britney Spears performed “Gimme More” at the same VMAs, a moment that highlighted her struggles at the time.
– 2007: Taylor Swift released “Our Song,” which became her first No. 1 on the country charts and peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Notable Performances:
– 1956: Elvis Presley made his debut on *The Ed Sullivan Show*, drawing nearly 85% of TV viewers with songs like “Don’t Be Cruel.”
– 2023: Lady Gaga performed at her Jazz & Piano residency in Las Vegas, mixing classic jazz tunes with her hits like “Born This Way.”
Industry Changes:
– 2019: Kelly Clarkson launched her daytime talk show, featuring “Kellyoke,” where she covers popular songs.
– 2024: Fans were surprised by the success of Cowboy Carter’s country single “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
