This Day September 7 In Music History

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In 1959 Craig Douglas was at number one on the UK singles chart with his version of the Sam Cooke hit "Only Sixteen." In 1976 ABBA was at number one on the UK singles chart with "Dancing Queen" It was their fourth UK number one and their only US number one chart-topper. In 1985 David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at number one on the UK singles chart with their version of the Martha Reeves and the Vandellas 1964 hit "Dancing In the Street." It was recorded as part of the Live Aid charity appeal. The same year John Parr was at number one on the US singles chart with "St Elmo's Fire" from the movie by the same name. In 1997 Fleetwood Mac were at number one on the US album chart with The Dance, From it came three singles 'Landslide', 'The Chain' and 'Silver Springs' In 2003 Black Eyed Peas were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Where Is the Love" In 2016 The Chainsmokers were at number one on the US singles chart with "Closer"