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Pink Floyd’s ambitious psychedelic masterpiece, “The Dark Side of the Moon,” was released 40 years ago. Journey back through the iconic album with our classic track-by-track review.
Today in Billboard History – 30 years ago today, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
On the 10th anniversary of the March 4, 2003 release of Evanescence’s “Fallen,” take a look back at the album with this classic track-by-track review.
Feb. 5, 1983
Thirty years ago today, an ’80s classic topped the Billboard Hot 100, as Toto’s “Africa” ascended 2-1. The band remains active today in its 37th year, and still with David Paich, who sang the band’s sole No. 1.
Feb. 4, 1978
Can’t hear this one without picturing John Travolta’s moves, can you? On this date 35 years ago, the Bee Gees took over atop the Billboard Hot 100 with “Stayin’ Alive.”
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Jan. 18, 1975
The hit that inspired Barry-oke: Barry Manilow’s debut Billboard Hot 100 entry “Mandy” became his first No. 1, rising to the top of the chart 38 years ago today.
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Jan. 9, 1988
Whitney Houston notches her sixth of a record seven consecutive Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, as “So Emotional” rises 2-1.
The world of music lost dozens of treasured talents in 2012, from Whitney Houston, Adam Yauch and Donna Summer to Dick Clark and Don Cornelius and many more. As we prep for 2013, help us take a look back at the music stars we’ve said a sad goodbye to this year. (See the photo gallery.)
