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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 9
1957
#1 hit
Elvis Presley was at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100 with "Teddy Bear," one of his major hit singles of the 1950s.
1965
Birthday
Electronic music artist Moby, born Richard Melville Hall, was born in Harlem, New York City, on September 9, 1965.
1971
Milestone
John Lennon's signature solo single "Imagine" was released in the United States on September 9, 1971, on Apple Records.
1992
In memoriam
Motown singer Mary Wells, best known for "My Guy," died on September 9, 1992, in Los Angeles after battling cancer.
1997
Release
David Bowie's album "Earthling" reached the US market on September 9, 1997, continuing his exploration of electronic sounds.
Classic Gold trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1989
Which pop star released the hit album "Like a Prayer" in 1989?
Madonna released "Like a Prayer" in 1989. The album became one of the year's biggest pop releases and included the title track and "Express Yourself."
Which animated sitcom premiered in prime time in 1989 after first appearing as shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show"?
"The Simpsons" premiered as a prime-time series in 1989. It debuted on Fox and quickly became a major television phenomenon.
Which Tim Burton film introduced Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson as the Joker in 1989?
"Batman" was released in 1989. It became one of the year's biggest movies and helped define the summer blockbuster season.
What major world event saw crowds gather at the Berlin Wall in 1989, leading to a historic breakthrough in Germany?
The Berlin Wall fell in 1989. The event became a global symbol of the end of the Cold War era in Europe.
Which family adventure film featuring archaeologist Indiana Jones was released in 1989?
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" was released in 1989. It starred Harrison Ford and Sean Connery and was one of the year's top box-office hits.
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