Monday Golden Oldies – 4.1.21

What bangers of the past charted this week in previous years?
2016: Love Yourself – Justin Bieber
Five years ago this laidback Justin Bieber track went all the way to no. 1 – time really flies!
2013: Scream & Shout – Will.i.am feat. Britney Spears
In early 2013, ‘Scream and Shout’ by Will & Britney charted at no. 2.
2011: What’s My Name – Rihanna feat. Drake
This killer duo charted at no. 2 at the start of 2011 with ‘What’s My Name’ – 10 years ago!!
2010: Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
One of Lady Gaga’s most iconic songs of her earlier career, ‘Bad Romance’ went all the way to no. 1 in January 2010.
2008: Crank That – Soulja Boy
Can anyone else remember doing this dance in school?? Simpler times eh! ‘Crank That’ charted at no. 3 early in 2008.
2003: Cheeky Song – Cheeky Girls
A European noughties classic – the ‘Cheeky Song’ charted at no. 2 in January 2003.
2002: Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis Bextor
Definitely Sophie’s best known track and recently sampled by Skepta, ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ charted at no. 4 at the start of 2002.
2001: Stan – Eminem feat. dido
20 years ago, Eminem & Dido charted at no. 2 with ‘Stan’, one of the rapper’s most received tracks.
1998: Never Ever – All Saints
A bit of a guilty pleasure, ‘Never Ever’ by All Saints charted at no. 2 at the start of 1998.
1994: Twist & Shout – Chaka Demus & Pliers feat. jack radics
This reggae cover of the 60s classic went all the way to no. 1 in early 1994.