On this day May 26, 1987, Richard Marx released his debut single Don’t Mean Nothing, a guitar driven anthem that marked a powerful entrance into the pop rock scene. Featuring backing vocals from Eagles members and a strong classic rock influence, the song took aim at the dark side of the music industry and Hollywood life.
Don’t Mean Nothing became a breakout hit, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and climbing to number 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. It helped launch Marx’s self titled debut album and began a string of hits that made him one of the most successful solo artists of the late 80s.
Fun fact: Richard Marx became the first male artist to have his first seven singles reach the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, starting with Don’t Mean Nothing.
Don’t Mean Nothing became a breakout hit, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and climbing to number 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. It helped launch Marx’s self titled debut album and began a string of hits that made him one of the most successful solo artists of the late 80s.
Fun fact: Richard Marx became the first male artist to have his first seven singles reach the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, starting with Don’t Mean Nothing.
