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Top 10 this week
- 1 Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) — Los Del Rio
- 2 Twisted — Keith Sweat
- 3 Loungin — LL Cool J
- 4 Only You — 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
- 5 C'mon N' Ride It (The Train) — Quad City DJ's
- 6 I Love You Always Forever — Donna Lewis
- 7 You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow — Toni Braxton
- 8 Nobody Knows — The Tony Rich Project
- 9 How Do U Want It/California Love — 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo
- 10 Give Me One Reason — Tracy Chapman
Today in music history
September 6
1968
Release
The Beatles issued "Hey Jude" in the UK, beginning the song's run to major international chart success.
1975
#1 hit
The Bee Gees reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Jive Talkin'", their first US chart-topper of the disco era.
1986
#1 hit
Berlin began a one-week run at number one in the US with "Take My Breath Away" from the film Top Gun.
1995
In memoriam
Country and pop star Marty Robbins died in Nashville, remembered for hits including "El Paso" and "A White Sport Coat".
2002
Milestone
BBC Radio 1 announced Leicester would host its 2003 One Big Weekend, a major live music broadcast event.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1985
Which charity single brought together major music stars in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa?
"We Are the World" was the 1985 charity single recorded by USA for Africa. It featured a large group of major artists including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and Diana Ross.
Which animated TV series about shape-shifting alien robots made its American debut in 1985?
"The Transformers" made its American television debut in 1985. The series helped turn Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the Autobots and Decepticons into major pop-culture icons.
Which 1985 film became the year's biggest box-office hit after taking Marty McFly back in time?
"Back to the Future" was the top-grossing film at the U.S. box office in 1985. It starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown.
What major live music event was staged on two continents in 1985 to raise money for famine relief?
Live Aid was the huge benefit concert held in 1985 in London and Philadelphia. It was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Which home video game console launched in North America in 1985 and helped revive the industry?
The Nintendo Entertainment System launched in North America in 1985. Its success is widely credited with helping revive the home video game market after the early-1980s crash.
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