On this day in 1981, Australian pop sensation Olivia Newton-John released her hit single “Physical.” The song became a global sensation, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. With its provocative lyrics and memorable workout-themed video, “Physical” became a defining track of the 80s and one of Newton-John’s most iconic hits.
In 1986, Metallica played their last concert with bassist Cliff Burton, who tragically died the following day in a bus accident. Burton’s contributions to Metallica’s early sound remain influential in the world of heavy metal.
In 1986, The Beatles 1963 hit, “Twist and Shout,” re-entered the US singles chart after its first appearance, 23 years earlier. The classic gained renewed interest after it was featured in the John Hughes blockbuster film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off:
In 2013, New Zealand artist Lorde reached No.1 on the charts worldwide with her debut single “Royals,” a minimalistic pop anthem that introduced her as one of the defining voices of the decade.
