On This Day: June 20, 1981 - Stars on 45 Medley Hits Number 1 in America

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On This Day: June 20, 1981 - Stars on 45 Medley Hits Number 1 in America.

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.

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