‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force peaks at #48 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1982)

(Saturday, September 11, 1982) — “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

In November 2004, the track placed at #237 on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.