This Day in Top 40 History: June 24

Breakthrough Hits and Milestones

• 1967: "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum began its Billboard Hot 100 run. The song is one of the best-selling singles of all time, peaking at No. 3 in the U.S. and reaching the No. 1 spot in the U.K.
• 2003: Black Eyed Peas dropped their third studio effort, Elephunk, featuring contributions from Tippa Irie and Debi Nova. The record landed in the Top 40 in both the U.S. and the U.S. Additionally, it spawned hit singles such as “Where is the Love” and “Anxiety.”
• 2007: On the U.K. chart, The White Stripes achieved the No. 1 spot for the second time with their album Icky Thump. This was the band's final studio album.
• 2011: Beyoncé's fourth studio album, 4, came out and flew to the top of the Billboard 200. In addition to selling more than 300,000 copies in its first week, it delivered multiple successful singles. These include “Best Thing I Never Had,” “Love on Top,” and “Run the World (Girls),” all of which cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. 
• 2015: Carly Rae Jepsen issued her third studio LP, E•MO•TION, featuring “I Really Like You,” “Run Away With Me,” and “Boy Problems.” The album peaked at No. 21 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart and reached No. 16 on the Billboard 200. 

Cultural Milestones

• 1945: Colin Bluntstone was born in Hertfordshire, England. He is best known as the lead singer of The Zombies, whose “She's Not There,” “Time of The Season,” and “Tell Her No” broke into the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100. Additionally, Bluntstone has scored a few solo Top 40 hits in the U.K., including “I Don't Believe in Miracles” and “Say You Don't Mind.”
• 1965: John Lennon's second book, A Spaniard in the Works, was published. The 96-page book includes nonsensical stories and drawings that are similar to those found in his first book.
• 1986: Solange Piaget Knowles was born to Mathew and Tina Knowles in Houston, Texas. Despite the fact that most people know her as the younger sister of Beyoncé, Solange has built a successful music career that has seen her win one GRAMMY. Besides, she has scored several Top 10 records on the Billboard 200, including When I Get Home and the chart-topping A Seat At The Table. 
• 2000: On the first day of a two-day Butterfields auction event, KISS memorabilia such as costumes, instruments, and artwork brought in nearly $900,000. One bidder paid $189,500 for four original KISS costumes from the band's Alive Worldwide Reunion Tour.
• 2022: The biographical music film Elvis was released in U.S. theaters. The movie highlighted the life of Moody Blue artist Elvis Presley, including his relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker, marriage to Priscilla Presley, and his struggle with isolation as well as drug addiction. Bringing in more than $250 million, this would become one of the highest-grossing musical biopics. 

Notable Recordings and Performances

• 1969: At Maida Vale Studio, Led Zeppelin recorded a session for the BBC show Top Gear. The group performed the song "Traveling Riverside Blues," which they created on the spot.
• 1995: Bon Jovi delivered a standout performance at Wembley Stadium in London, England, performing tracks such as “Keep the Faith,” “Livin' on a Prayer,” and a cover of Elvis Presley's “Can't Help Falling in Love.” They were on their These Days Tour, supporting their sixth Top 10 studio album of the same name.
• 2005: The three-day Glastonbury Festival began in Pilton, England. The White Stripes and Coldplay headlined the show. 
• 2023: Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour stopped at Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium, where she performed songs spanning her entire discography. Some of these were “Look What You Made Me Do,” “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” and “22.” Notably, this trek saw Swift play over 140 concerts across more than 50 cities. 
• 2024: P!nk brought the house down at Anfield in Liverpool, England. This show featured a 22-song setlist that included “When I Get There,” “Just Get Me A Reason,” and “Raise Your Glass.” It was part of P!nk's Summer Carnival Tour, which supported her 2023 studio LP, Trustfall, which landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. 

Industry Changes and Challenges

• 1990: During a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, Mark Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block fell through an open trap door on the stage. He was taken to the hospital and treated for bruises and cuts on his face and upper body. 
• 2024: Seth Brooks Binzer, who was better known as Shifty Shellshock, died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of 49. He was the singer for the group Crazy Town, who had the hit song "Butterfly."