This Day in Top 40 History: November 17

November 17, 2025

Nov. 17 stands out as a dramatic date in music history since a fan tragically passed away after attending the opening night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Rio de Janeiro…

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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican singer who took reggae international with You Can Get It If You Really Want

November 24, 2025 1

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‘The world is such a nice thing!’: Matt Maltese, the songwriter for pop’s A-list … and Shakespeare

After getting dropped by a major label, the Leonard Cohen-influenced south Londoner kept going, and has now won fans in Rosalía, Sabrina Carpenter and more. But writing for the Bard is best of all, he says Read More

November 24, 2025