Category: Chart Toppers

“Groovin’” is a song that was recorded by American pop-rock band, The Young Rascals. It’s often associated with the “Summer of Love” (which occurred in the summer of 1967), when almost 100,000 people, mostly young hippies, converged together in San Francisco. In 1999, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its lasting cultural and artistic significance. On this very day, May 26th 1967, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use…

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“Hollaback Girl” is a song that was co-written and recorded by American pop singer, Gwen Stefani. The term “holla back girl” refers to someone who responds to insults with non-violent retaliation. The lyrics within were inspired by a feud between Stefani and “Friends” star, Courtney Love. In 2006, it received several Grammy Award nominations, including “Record of the Year” and “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. On this very day, May 25th 2005, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a…

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“Let’s Dance” is a 1980s song that was recorded by one of the greatest stars in music history, the late David Bowie. With production assistance from Nile Rodgers (of Chic), this track went on to top the charts in many countries around the world, including New Zealand, Spain, Canada, and the U.K. (to name a few). In 1984, this song earned David Bowie a Grammy Award nomination for “Record of the Year”. On this very day, May 24th 1983, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100…

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“Cathy’s Clown” is an early rock classic that was recorded by a very harmonious duo, better known as the Everly Brothers. The lyrics within express deep heartbreak after the narrator has been deceived by a romantic interest. Recognized as the brothers’ best-selling single of their career, in 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed it on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”. On this very day, May 23rd 1960, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please…

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The song “Makes Me Wonder” is an up-tempo track that was recorded by American pop rock band, Maroon 5. The lyrics within explore themes of a failed relationship (exploring various uncertainties and reflections of what might have gone awry). Further increasing its exposure, the song was used in a commercial for Coca-Cola, and in 2008, it won the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”. On this very day, May 22nd 2007, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.…

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