Pop Music Flashback
1970 Elton John released the single "Your Song."
1978 -
Chic's album "C'est Chic" was certified Gold.
1987 - The Bill Medley-Jennifer Warnes duet "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Michael Jackson's single "The Way You Make Me Feel" broke into the Top 40 chart.
A live version of Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" broke into the Top 40.
1988 - Steve Winwood's album "Roll With It" was certified double Platinum.
1989 - New Kids On The Block single "Hangin' Tough" was certified Platinum, while Billy Joel's single "We Didn't Start The Fire" and Michael Bolton's albums "Soul Provider" and "The Hunger" were certified Gold.
1990 - Mariah Carey released the single "Someday."
VH1 banned Madonna's video "Justify My Love."
1992 -
Whitney Houston hit number one on the pop singles chart with "I Will Always Love You."
Boyz II Men's "In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1995 - Mariah Carey's album "Daydream" was certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum.
2001 - Destiny's Child, Marc Anthony, and Jessica Simpson were among the stars on hand for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.
Destiny's Child, Janet Jackson, and Jennifer Lopez were among the frontrunners following the announcement of nominees for the 2001 Billboard Music Awards.
Elton John set a new record for hosting the most concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden with his 53rd show at the arena. The accomplishment breaks the previous record -- of 52 shows -- set by the Grateful Dead.
2002 - Mariah Carey was in Japan, where hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for her entourage and some children living in a group home.
The show "Elvis Lives!" debuted on NBC. Britney Spears, Cher, and Dave Matthews were among those who took part in the all-star salute.
2003 -
NBC presented Justin Timberlake's first network TV special. "Justin Timberlake: Down Home in Memphis" showcased the 'NSync stars solo music, along with reflections of his childhood in Tennessee.< |