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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 12
1957
Birthday
Composer and producer Hans Zimmer was born in Frankfurt, Germany, later becoming one of film music's most influential figures.
1963
Birthday
English singer Paul Young was born in Luton, and later reached international success with the 1985 number one hit 'Every Time You Go Away'.
1975
Release
Pink Floyd released 'Wish You Were Here' in the UK on September 12, 1975, with the album becoming a landmark of progressive rock.
1981
#1 hit
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie were at number one in the US with 'Endless Love,' one of the decade's biggest hit singles.
2003
In memoriam
Johnny Cash died aged 71 in Nashville, ending the life of one of country music's most important and influential artists.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1977
Which space adventure film became the breakout movie phenomenon of 1977?
Star Wars premiered in 1977 and became the year’s defining box-office sensation. It was written and directed by George Lucas.
Which landmark TV miniseries about slavery and family history became a major cultural event in 1977?
Roots aired in 1977 and became one of the most watched television events of its era. It was based on Alex Haley’s book.
Which album by Fleetwood Mac was released in 1977 and became one of the best-selling records of all time?
Rumours was released by Fleetwood Mac in 1977. It produced major hit singles and became one of the biggest albums in pop history.
Which music icon died in 1977 at age 42, shortly after the release of the TV special Elvis in Concert?
Elvis Presley died in 1977. His death marked one of the most widely mourned moments in music history.
Which technological product first went on sale in 1977 and helped launch the home computer era?
The Apple II went on sale in 1977. It became one of the first highly successful mass-market personal computers.
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