On this day June 20, 1981, the song Stars on 45 Medley by Stars on 45 became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from June 20 through June 26.
The track was a medley of famous pop and rock hits, most notably songs by The Beatles, all set to a consistent disco beat. Stars on 45 was formed in South Holland in 1980, and the group quickly became known for revitalizing past hits with a modern dance floor twist.
80s insight: While the medley format might seem like a novelty today, Stars on 45 showed that nostalgia already had power in the early 80s. Their chart topping hit paved the way for other musical mashups and tribute formats that followed.
The track was a medley of famous pop and rock hits, most notably songs by The Beatles, all set to a consistent disco beat. Stars on 45 was formed in South Holland in 1980, and the group quickly became known for revitalizing past hits with a modern dance floor twist.
80s insight: While the medley format might seem like a novelty today, Stars on 45 showed that nostalgia already had power in the early 80s. Their chart topping hit paved the way for other musical mashups and tribute formats that followed.
