On this Day in Music – 20th October

2000’s

2002Dilemma by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland began a 2-week spell at the top of the UK Singles Chart. It was a number-one hit in 10 countries, selling over 7.6 million copies worldwide.

1950’s

1953Frankie Laine’s Hey Joe became the UK Number One Single, where it remained for 2-weeks. In the second week, Laine had 3 singles in the chart, which at that time consisted only of 12 songs.

Previous Albums Of The Day

No.1141 20/10/2019

The debut Nine Inch Nails album Pretty Hate Machine is 30 years old today! Was this really an 80’s album? Select magazine said “listenable labour of loathing.” Includes the singles Down in It, Sin and the majestic Head Like A Hole. Dark and delectable. nin.com

No.775 20/10/2018

The Aerosmith live double-album A Little South Of Sanity is 20 years old today! Released to contractually complete their relationship with Geffen Records, the LP includes most of their hits recorded at various shows on the Get A Grip or Nine Lives World Tours. aerosmith.com

No.410 20/10/2017

The Madonna album Erotica is 25 years old today. At the time was ambitious, but now sounds dated, with the 90’s beats and rhythms. Always liked Rain. Do you rate? madonna.com

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