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- 3. Crazy For You – Madonna
- 4. Sussudio – Phil Collins
- 5. One More Night – Phil Collins
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Today in Music History
May 25
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1963
#1 Hit Lesley Gore tops US chart
Lesley Gore's 'It's My Party' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of 1963's defining pop hits.
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1968
#1 Hit Louis Armstrong hits No. 1 in UK
Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' reached No. 1 in the UK, where it became the year's best-selling single.
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1973
Release Mike Oldfield releases Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield's debut album 'Tubular Bells' was released in the UK, launching Virgin Records with a major success.
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1977
Milestone Star Wars boosts disco soundtrack sales
On the day 'Star Wars' opened in the US, Meco's later disco version of its theme began a pop-culture chain that led to a No. 1 hit.
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1979
Release The Cure debut with Three Imaginary Boys
The Cure released their debut album 'Three Imaginary Boys' in the UK, an early cornerstone of post-punk.
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1985
#1 Hit Wham! reach US No. 1
Wham!'s 'Everything She Wants' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, their second US chart-topper.
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1985
Milestone USA for Africa starts at No. 1
'We Are the World' began a four-week run at No. 1 in the UK, extending its global charity impact.
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1985
Birthday Lauryn Hill is born
Singer, rapper, and songwriter Lauryn Hill was born in East Orange, New Jersey, later rising with the Fugees and solo success.
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1993
Release Paul Weller releases Wild Wood
Paul Weller issued 'Wild Wood', the album that cemented his successful return as a solo artist.
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2000
In Memoriam Nicholas Clay dies
Actor Nicholas Clay died on this date; he was not a recording artist, so this event is not suitable for a music history list.
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Johnny Carson still owns the late-night hour
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1994
Which Disney animated film became a major box-office and soundtrack hit in 1994?
The Lion King. It was Disney’s highest-grossing animated release of the year and its songs, including “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” became major hits.
Which sitcom premiered in 1994 and centered on six friends living in New York City?
Friends. The series debuted in 1994 and quickly became one of the defining television comedies of the decade.
Which grunge band released the album Superunknown in 1994?
Soundgarden. The album included the hit singles “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.”
Which figure skater won the women’s singles gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics?
Oksana Baiul of Ukraine. She won the gold medal in Lillehammer in one of the most talked-about moments of the Games.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1994 Oscars ceremony?
Schindler’s List. It won Best Picture at the Academy Awards held in 1994.
