Category Archives: Popular Music 2000s

‘How You Remind Me’ by Nickelback peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2001)

(Saturday, December 22, 2001) — “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four weeks (Dec. 22/29, 2001, Jan. 5/12, 2002). Continue reading ‘How You Remind Me’ by Nickelback peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2001)

Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)


Video: 'Paul McCartney's reaction to George Harrisons Death.'

(Friday, November 30, 2001) — The two surviving Beatles mourned George Harrison today as “a best friend” and a “baby brother,” and flags were lowered in Liverpool where the band was born. Continue reading Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)

‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)


Video: 'George Harrison: News Report Of His Death - CBS News - Nov 29, 2001'

(Thursday, November 29, 2001, 1:20 p.m. PST)George Harrison, an English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, died this afternoon on a property belonging to fellow ex-Beatle Paul McCartney in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)

‘Family Affair’ by Mary J. Blige peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 2001)

(Saturday, November 3, 2001) — “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six consecutive weeks (Nov. 3/10/17/24, Dec. 1/8, 2001). Continue reading ‘Family Affair’ by Mary J. Blige peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 2001)

‘I’m Real’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2001)

(Saturday, September 8, 2001) — “I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five non-consecutive weeks (Sept. 8/15/22, Oct. 20/27, 2001). Continue reading ‘I’m Real’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2001)

‘Fallin” by Alicia Keys #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 2001)

(Saturday, August 18, 2001) — “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of six weeks (August 18/25, September 1/29, October 6/13, 2001). Continue reading ‘Fallin” by Alicia Keys #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 2001)

‘Bootylicious’ by Destiny’s Child peaks #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 2001)

(Saturday, August 4, 2001) — “Bootylicious” by Destiny’s Child peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks (Aug. 4/11, 2001). Continue reading ‘Bootylicious’ by Destiny’s Child peaks #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 2001)

‘U Remind Me’ by Usher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2001)

(Saturday, July 7, 2001)U Remind Me, by Usher peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of four consecutive weeks (July 7/14/21/28, 2001). Continue reading ‘U Remind Me’ by Usher peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 2001)

‘Lady Marmalade’ by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 2001)

(Saturday, June 2, 2001) — “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink, recorded for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (June 2/9/16/23/30, 2001). Continue reading ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Pink peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 2001)