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Top 10 this week
- 1 I Don't Want To Miss A Thing — Aerosmith
- 2 The Boy Is Mine — Brandy & Monica
- 3 Crush — Jennifer Paige
- 4 My Way — Usher
- 5 Iris — Goo Goo Dolls
- 6 One Week — Barenaked Ladies
- 7 The First Night — Monica
- 8 How Deep Is Your Love — Dru Hill Featuring Redman
- 9 Never Ever — All Saints
- 10 To The Moon And Back — Savage Garden
Today in music history
September 8
1956
#1 hit
Elvis Presley reached number one in the US with "Love Me Tender," one of the defining hit singles of his early career.
1957
Birthday
Country-pop pioneer Patsy Cline was born in Winchester, Virginia, later becoming one of the most influential female vocalists.
1968
Release
Big Brother and the Holding Company released "Cheap Thrills," the breakthrough album that made Janis Joplin a major star.
1973
Milestone
Marvin Gaye returned to touring in the US after years away from the road, a major step in his career comeback.
2003
In memoriam
Singer-songwriter Mike Hossack, best known as drummer for The Doobie Brothers, died on September 8, 2003, aged 65.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1961
Which song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1961?
"Moon River," performed by Henry Mancini, won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1961. The song was introduced in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's that same year.
Which classic animated sitcom made its prime-time debut in 1961?
The Flintstones made its prime-time debut in 1961. It became one of television's most famous animated series.
Which musical film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961?
West Side Story won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961. The film was a major hit and also won several other Oscars.
What major human spaceflight milestone did Yuri Gagarin achieve in 1961?
Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in 1961. He orbited Earth aboard Vostok 1.
Which actress became an international style icon with her starring role in Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1961?
Audrey Hepburn became an international style icon in 1961 with Breakfast at Tiffany's. Her portrayal of Holly Golightly and the film's fashion look became enduring pop-culture landmarks.
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