This Day in Top 40 History: September 28
On Sept. 28, 2019, Lizzo topped the charts for the fourth consecutive week with her international hit, “Truth Hurts.” The song spent 20 weeks on the chart, and Lizzo became…
On Sept. 28, 2019, Lizzo topped the charts for the fourth consecutive week with her international hit, "Truth Hurts." The song spent 20 weeks on the chart, and Lizzo became just the third female rapper to achieve No. 1 with a solo song. The track was nominated for three GRAMMY Awards, taking home the statue for Best Pop Solo Performance. Keep reading for more Top 40 history from Sept. 28.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
The Beatles and Stevie Wonder were icons in their time and have remained staples of pop music.
- 1968: "Hey Jude" by The Beatles hit No. 1 in the U.S. It was the band's longest-running No. 1 single, staying at the top of the charts for nine weeks.
- 1976: Stevie Wonder released Songs in the Key of Life, which was his 18th studio album. It included the enduring song "Isn't She Lovely?"
Cultural Milestones
These cultural milestones show how popular music often influences other aspects of mainstream media:
- 1987: Hilary Duff was born in Texas. The popstar saw success as an actress before releasing her debut album, Metamorphosis, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- 1991: Garth Brooks' album Ropin' the Wind became the first country album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It marked the start of country crossover hits experiencing success in the mainstream market.
- 2012: Pitch Perfect, a musical comedy about a college a cappella group, premiered in theaters. Not only did it contribute to an a cappella phenomenon, but it also included several pop songs in the musical soundtrack.
Notable Recordings and Performances
These live concerts show how even though the industry always changes, fans still want to see their favorite artists live:
- 1972: After the success of Bowie's tour, where he performed under the moniker "Ziggy Stardust," the emerging artist sold out a show at Carnegie Hall. Bowie eventually had 28 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
- 2019: Ariana Grande performed in Hamburg, Germany, while on the Sweetener World Tour.
- 2024: Olivia Rodrigo performed the second of two shows in Tokyo, Japan. The shows were part of the GUTS World Tour.
Industry Changes and Challenges
The music industry is dynamic and fast-paced.
- 1991: Miles Davis passed away at the age of 65. The jazz genre lost a pilgrim and visionary, and Davis was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- 2021: Taylor Swift began selling limited-edition autographed CDs of Fearless (Taylor's Version). Swift has continued to sell multiple variations of her re-recorded work, giving fans lots of opportunities to snag rare merchandise.
Did you snag a copy of Fearless (Taylor's Version)? Sept. 28 was one for the history books.
