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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 4
1957
#1 hit
On September 4, 1957, Elvis Presley was at number one on the Billboard chart with "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear."
1965
Birthday
Scottish singer Craig Douglas, known for the UK chart-topper "Only Sixteen," was born on September 4, 1941.
1970
Release
The Partridge Family Album, featuring "I Think I Love You," was released on September 4, 1970.
1972
Milestone
On September 4, 1972, Olympic swimmer Mark Spitz appeared on The Jackson 5ive TV special during the group's peak popularity.
2003
In memoriam
Soul singer Barry White died on September 4, 2003, aged 58, leaving classics including "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe."
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1979
Which disco anthem by Gloria Gaynor became a defining hit of 1979 and later won the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording?
"I Will Survive" was Gloria Gaynor's major 1979 hit. It won the Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording at the 1980 ceremony for music released in 1979.
Which science-fiction series first aired in 1979 and followed Commander Adama leading survivors of humanity?
"Battlestar Galactica" aired on television in 1979. The series followed Commander Adama and the human survivors fleeing the Cylons.
Which 1979 film introduced Ellen Ripley as the central hero battling a deadly creature in space?
"Alien" was released in 1979. The film introduced Sigourney Weaver's character Ellen Ripley and became a landmark science-fiction horror movie.
What portable music device launched by Sony in 1979 changed how people listened to music on the go?
The Sony Walkman launched in 1979. It popularized portable personal cassette listening around the world.
Which boxing film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1979?
"The Deer Hunter" won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1979 Oscars. The film was a major awards winner that year.
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Classic Gold: Back Home
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Back Home to 1978 🌧️ Sleeping in the Station Wagon | Rain & Thunder Ambience, No Music
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Back Home to 1975 🌧️ A Rainy Night at the Roadside Motel | Rain & Thunder Ambience, No Music
1980s Nostalgia
Back Home to 1986 🛍️ Friday Night at the Mall | 80s Music & Mall Ambience
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