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Snap – The Power (1990)

The Power, was the biggest hit for American rappers Snap.

It reached number 1 in the UK and number 2, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1990.

Tami Lynn – I’m Gonna Run Away From You (1971)

American soul singer, Tami Lynn, had a top ten hit with this song, in the UK, in 1971. This was partly due to a following of Northern Soul fans. It did not chart in the USA.

MC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This (1990)

U Can’t Touch This, was the biggest hit for American rapper MC Hammer.

It reached number 3 in the UK and number 8, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1990.

Taylor Swift – Willow (2020)

December 26th, 2020 Taylor Swift has knocked Mariah Carey off of the number one spot, on the Christmas Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)

On this day in history, September 10th, 1991, the first hit by American Grunge Rock band, Nirvana, was released. The rest is history…

On This Day In History: August 1st, 1981, MTV launches

MTV was launched on August 1st, 1981. The first video that was played was Video Killed The Radio Star, by The Buggles. Remember when they used to actually play music videos. ?

Gerry & The Pacemakers – You’ll Never Walk Alone (1964)

I recently managed to find a copy of this song, on vinyl, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, by British band, Gerry & The Pacemakers.

It reached number 1, in the UK, in 1964, but never charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

This song is a huge football (soccer) anthem, in the UK, particularly in Liverpool, where the band are from.