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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 1
1967
#1 hit
The Box Tops reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'The Letter,' beginning a four-week run at the top.
1972
Release
Roxy Music issued its self-titled debut album in the UK, launching one of glam rock's most influential bands.
1984
#1 hit
Tina Turner began a three-week run at No. 1 in the US with 'What's Love Got to Do with It,' her biggest solo hit.
1987
Milestone
Michael Jackson acquired ATV Music Publishing, gaining control of the Lennon-McCartney song catalog in a major industry deal.
2001
In memoriam
Aaliyah's funeral took place in New York City after her death in a plane crash on August 25, 2001.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1973
Which Pink Floyd album, released in 1973, became one of the best-selling records of all time?
The Dark Side of the Moon. It was released in 1973 and became one of the most successful and enduring albums in popular music history.
Which long-running daytime game show debuted on American television in 1973 with Bob Barker as host?
The Price Is Right. The modern version premiered in 1973 and Bob Barker became its best-known host.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1973 after becoming a major box-office success?
The Sting. The 1973 caper film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Which horse won the U.S. Triple Crown in 1973 and became a sports legend?
Secretariat. In 1973, Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes to claim the Triple Crown.
Which former Beatle released the hit album Band on the Run in 1973?
Paul McCartney, with his band Wings. Band on the Run was released in 1973 and became one of his most acclaimed post-Beatles albums.
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Classic Gold: Back Home
1970s Nostalgia
Back Home to 1975 🌧️ A Rainy Night at the Roadside Motel | Rain & Thunder Ambience, No Music
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Back Home to 1986 🛍️ Friday Night at the Mall | 80s Music & Mall Ambience
1970s Nostalgia
Back Home to 1978 🏕️ A Summer Night at the Campground | 70s FM Radio & Campfire Ambience
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