🎧 Did You Know?
Did you know Phil Collins came up with the name for his hit single “Sussudio” while jamming out a melody? He struggled to find a real word that fit the rhythm, so that one stuck.
Released in the U.K. on January 14, 1985, the song appeared on his album No Jacket Required, and while it peaked at No. 12 on the U.K. singles chart, it became a massive success in the U.S., soaring to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 a few months later.
đź“€ Notable Music Releases on January 14
1977 – David Bowie
Bowie released Low, the first installment of his influential Berlin Trilogy which reached No. 2 in the U.K. and No. 11 in the U.S., and featured the top-five hit “Sound and Vision.”
1980 – Rush
Rush released Permanent Waves, an album that marked a turning point in their sound. It included fan favorites like “Spirit of Radio” and peaked at No. 3 in the U.K. and No. 4 in the U.S.
1992 – Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson dropped “Black or White,” the second single from his chart-topping album Dangerous. The song quickly climbed into the Top 5 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and U.K. charts.
(Cover pic: Epic Records)
1992 R. Kelly and Public Announcement release the album Born Into The
90’s, with the hits “She’s Got That Vibe” and “Honey Love.”
1989 The soundtrack to Dirty Dancing reaches sales of 10 million which is
Diamond certification. The movie set in 1963, includes songs from the era but also new ones like “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” written for the film.
2014 – Bruce Springsteen
Springsteen released High Hopes, featuring Tom Morello. Although it didn’t generate a Top 40 single, the album reached No. 1 in over 10 countries, reinforcing Springsteen’s global influence.
🎤 Cultural Moments & Artist Birthdays
1948 – T Bone Burnett
The acclaimed producer and 13-time GRAMMY winner was born in St. Louis. His career includes collaborations with artists like Taylor Swift and Elton John.
1968 – LL Cool J
Born in Long Island, LL Cool J began his music career at just 16 years old and went on to score multiple Top 10 hits, becoming one of hip-hop’s most enduring stars.
Terence Patrick for Variety
1984 – Madonna
Madonna made her national TV debut on American Bandstand, performing “Holiday.” During the interview, she famously declared her goal to “rule the world”—a prophecy she fulfilled as the undisputed Queen of Pop.
🎼 Final Note
January 14 stands out as a remarkable date in music history, marked by legendary releases, career-defining moments, and the birth of artists who shaped generations of sound.
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