This Day in Top 40 History: November 2
On Nov. 2, 1999, Foo Fighters released There Is Nothing Left To Lose. It was the band’s third studio album, and it included the international hit “Learn to Fly.” The…
On Nov. 2, 1999, Foo Fighters released There Is Nothing Left To Lose. It was the band's third studio album, and it included the international hit "Learn to Fly." The album was the Foo Fighters' first release with their new drummer Taylor Hawkins, who had replaced William Goldsmith. On Nov. 2, many songs made Top 40 history.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
On this date, some artists found success right away, and others slowly inched their way into the spotlight:
- 1967: Cream released their sophomore album, Disraeli Gears, which eventually peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
- 1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival released Willy and the Poor Boys. The band's fourth album included "Fortunate Son" and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
- 2019: Lewis Capaldi scored a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Someone You Loved." The Scottish singer has had tremendous success since this emotional debut.
Cultural Milestones
On Nov. 2, a number of musicians reached milestones many strive toward throughout their careers, showcasing a variety of different accolades and awards:
- 1989: Madonna was honored as the Artist of the Decade by Musician magazine. She has had over 44 No. 1 singles around the world.
- 2001: Fatboy Slim and Gorillaz took home three Billboard Music Awards apiece. The bands had success with their videos for "Weapon of Choice" and "Clint Eastwood," respectively.
- 2006: Shakira won four awards during the Latin GRAMMY Awards. She took home the award for Record of the Year for her track "La Tortura" featuring Alejandro Sanz.
- 2016: It's no surprise that Taylor Swift was announced as the highest-paid woman in music by Forbes Magazine. She earned more than double the amount of the runner-up, Adele.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Some popular releases and recordings happened on Nov. 2:
- 2015: Adele recorded Adele at the BBC, ending her three-year hiatus. The television special included live versions of singles from her new album 25.
- 2018: Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic about the life of Freddie Mercury, debuted in theaters. The corresponding soundtrack reentered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 33.
Nov. 2 has countless moments from pop history that are worth remembering, so why not queue an old favorite such as "Someone You Loved," to get through the day?
