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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 2
1964
Birthday
Actor and musician Keanu Reeves, later bassist for the band Dogstar, was born in Beirut, Lebanon.
1969
Release
The Band released its self-titled second album, featuring songs including "Up on Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down".
1977
#1 hit
The Emotions reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Best of My Love," written and produced by Maurice and Barry Gibb.
2001
In memoriam
Christina Milian's debut single "AM to PM" entered the UK chart, marking an early breakthrough in her recording career.
2005
Milestone
Kanye West and dozens of artists released "Hurricane Katrina Relief: We Can Make It Better" to aid victims of the storm.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1969
Which Beatles album, featuring songs like "Come Together" and "Here Comes the Sun," was released in 1969?
Abbey Road was released by the Beatles in 1969. It became one of the band's most celebrated albums.
Which children's television program made its debut in 1969 and went on to become a global institution?
Sesame Street premiered in 1969. The educational series introduced characters including Big Bird and quickly became a landmark in children's television.
Which western film won the Academy Award for Best Picture for movies released in 1969?
Midnight Cowboy won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1969. It became the only X-rated film ever to win Best Picture.
What major space achievement captured worldwide attention in 1969?
Apollo 11 landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar surface while Michael Collins remained in orbit.
Which famous music festival took place in New York State in 1969?
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place in 1969. It became an enduring symbol of the counterculture era and drew hundreds of thousands of people.
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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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