It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me on the Jukebox
A witty complaint became Billy Joel’s first number one—and one of the most durable records of the radio age.
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- 1. Heaven – Bryan Adams
- 2. Sussudio – Phil Collins
- 3. Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears For Fears
- 4. Would I Lie To You? – Eurythmics
- 5. A View To A Kill – Duran Duran
- 6. In My House – Mary Jane Girls
- 7. The Search Is Over – Survivor
- 8. Everything She Wants – Wham!
- 9. Raspberry Beret – Prince & The Revolution
- 10. You Give Good Love – Whitney Houston
Today in Music History
June 15
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1956
Birthday Steve Walsh born
Kansas singer and keyboardist Steve Walsh was born in St. Louis, Missouri, later fronting hits like "Carry On Wayward Son" live.
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1969
Birthday Ice Cube born
Rapper, songwriter and actor Ice Cube was born in Los Angeles, later rising with N.W.A and a major solo career.
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1974
#1 Hit Sylvia tops US chart
Sylvia's "Pillow Talk" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of 1974's defining soul-pop hits.
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1979
Release Joy Division release debut LP
Joy Division released their debut album "Unknown Pleasures," a landmark post-punk record produced by Martin Hannett.
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1985
#1 Hit A-ha hit No. 1 in US
"Take On Me" by A-ha began its week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 after the song's breakthrough video success.
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1988
In Memoriam Big Bill Broonzy dies
Influential blues singer and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy died on June 15, remembered for shaping modern acoustic blues.
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1991
#1 Hit Paula Abdul leads US chart
Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the summer's biggest singles.
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1996
#1 Hit Bone Thugs top US chart
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Tha Crossroads" was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 during its major crossover run.
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1999
Release Travis issue "The Man Who"
Scottish band Travis released "The Man Who," the album that became their commercial breakthrough and a late-1990s rock touchstone.
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2004
Release Beastie Boys release "To the 5 Boroughs"
Beastie Boys released "To the 5 Boroughs," their sixth studio album and a New York-themed return to straightforward hip-hop.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1983
Which Michael Jackson album became a global phenomenon in 1983 with hit singles like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It"?
It was "Thriller." Released in late 1982, it became a massive worldwide success during 1983 and went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Which long-running final episode of "M*A*S*H" aired in 1983 and became one of the most-watched television broadcasts in U.S. history?
The finale was "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen." It aired in 1983 and drew an enormous audience, making it one of the most-watched TV broadcasts ever in the United States.
Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983 after becoming a major box-office hit?
"Terms of Endearment" won the Best Picture Oscar in 1983. The film starred Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson.
Which home video game console crashed in popularity in 1983 during the North American video game industry downturn?
The Atari 2600 became closely associated with the 1983 video game crash. Atari's struggles and a flood of poor-quality games became symbols of the industry's downturn that year.
Which singer's 1983 hit "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" helped launch her as a major pop star?
Cyndi Lauper. The song became her breakthrough hit in 1983 and helped establish her colorful, distinctive pop image.
