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June 10, 2014

You're The One That I Want N°1

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You're The One That I Want N°1

On June 10 1978, John Travolta and Olivia Newton John topped the charts in the USA with ''You're The One That I Want''.

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Calend'Art, N°1, Billboard
Grease, Christian Sondrup
June 03, 2014

"Respect" by Aretha Franklin No. 1 in the United States

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"Respect" by Aretha Franklin No. 1 in the United States

On June 3, 1967, Aretha Franklin is No. 1 in the United States with her single '' Respect''. 

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Calend'Art, N°1, Billboard
Aretha Franklin, Jessica Miller
June 01, 2014

Mrs Robinson number 1

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Mrs Robinson number 1

On June 1, 1968 "Mrs. Robinson" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.

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Billboard, Calend'Art, N°1
Simon & Garfunkel, BCGM3
May 07, 2014

"I Walk The Line" N°1

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"I Walk The Line" N°1

On May 7, 1956, after three attempts with moderate chart ratings, "I Walk the Line" a song written by Johnny Cash and recorded in 1956 became the first number one Billboard hit for Cash.

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Billboard, Calend'Art, N°1
Johnny Cash, Rénald Zapata
May 03, 2014

Heartbreak Hotel N°1

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Heartbreak Hotel N°1

On May 3, 1956, Elvis Presley is n°1 for the first time in the USA with "Heartbreak Hotel". This song will top the charts for 7 weeks...

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Calend'Art, N°1
Elvis Presley, Owen Dippie
April 25, 2014

"ABC" N°1

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"ABC" N°1

On April 25 1970, the Jackson Five, Michael Jackson's first band, are N°1 with ''ABC'', their second hit.

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Calend'Art, N°1
Jackson 5, Dave McDowell
April 24, 2014

"What A Wonderful World" n°1 in the UK

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"What A Wonderful World" n°1 in the UK

On April 24, 1968, Louis Armstrong "What A Wonderful World" is n°1 in the UK

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Calend'Art, N°1
Louis Armstrong, Adnate
April 09, 2014

Let’s Dance n°1 single in UK

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Let’s Dance n°1 single in UK

On April 9, 1983, "Let’s Dance" by David Bowie is n°1 single in UK. 

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Billboard, N°1, Calend'Art
David Bowie, Otto Schade
March 24, 2014

Billion Dollar Babies N°1 Album

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Billion Dollar Babies N°1 Album

On March 24, 1973, "Billion Dollar Babies" by Alice Cooper is N° 1 album both in UK and USA.  

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Billboard, Calend'Art, N°1
Alice Cooper, Sami Havia
March 23, 2014

"Sleep Through The Static" N°1 album

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"Sleep Through The Static" N°1 album

On 23rd March 2008, "Sleep Through The Static" by Jack Johnson is N°1 album in the US charts.

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Billboard, N°1, Calend'Art
Jack Johnson, Jeff Canham
March 21, 2014

She Loves You N°1

March 21, 2014/ Mower
She Loves You N°1

On 21st March 1964, The Beatles lost their first place at the top of the US charts where they spent 7 weeks with "I Want To Hold Your Hand". And guess who took the first place? The Beatles again with the single "She Loves You"

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Billboard, Calend'Art, N°1
The Beatles, Serge Gay JR, She Loves You
March 17, 2014

O'Brother, Where Art Thou?

March 17, 2014/ Mower
O'Brother, Where Art Thou?

On 17th March 2002, the soundtrack from the movie "O'Brother, Where Art Thou?" is N°1 album in the USA. 

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Calend'Art, N°1, Soundtrack
O'Brother, Gabriel T Toro
March 11, 2014

"Harvest" N°1 album

March 11, 2014/ Mower
"Harvest" N°1 album

On 11th March 1972, Neil Young is N°1 with his album "Harvest".

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Calend'Art, N°1
Neil Young, Obey Giant, Shepard Fairey, Harvest
March 08, 2014

"Chain Reaction" number 1 in UK

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"Chain Reaction" number 1 in UK

On 8th March 1986, Diana Ross "Chain Reaction" is number 1 on the UK charts.

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Calend'Art, N°1
Diana Ross, Michael Kalish
March 07, 2014

"Licensed To Ill" reaches N°1 in the USA

March 07, 2014/ Mower
"Licensed To Ill" reaches N°1 in the USA

On 7th March 1987, Beastie Boys became the first rap artist to reach N°1 in the USA with "Licensed To Ill".

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Calend'Art, N°1
Beastie Boys, Josh Cardinali
March 05, 2014

"Billie Jean" N°1 worldwide

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"Billie Jean" N°1 worldwide

On 5th March 1983, Michael Jackson and his hit "Billie Jean" from the album "Thriller" was N°1 single all around the planet.

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Calend'Art, N°1
Michael Jackson, Greg Gossel
February 27, 2014

"Pearl" by Janis Joplin gets n°1

February 27, 2014/ Mower
"Pearl" by Janis Joplin gets n°1

On 27th  February 1971, four months after Janis Joplin's death, her album "Pearl" finally climbed to the top of the charts in the USA. It will stay for nine consecutive weeks. 

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Calend'Art, N°1
Janis Joplin, Frank Fisher
February 16, 2014

"Please,Please Me" first Beatles N°1

February 16, 2014/ Mower
"Please,Please Me" first Beatles N°1

On 16th February 1963 the music history will change forever. The Beatles get their first N°1 with "Please, Please me".

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N°1, Calend'Art
The Beatles, Mr.Brainwash
February 10, 2014

''Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player'' N°1 in UK

February 10, 2014/ Mower
''Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player'' N°1 in UK

On February 10th 1973, Elton John is N°1 album for the first time in his own country with c ''Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player''

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N°1, Calend'Art
Elton John, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player, Belldog Studio
February 01, 2014

'I Want To Hold Your Hand' N°1

February 01, 2014/ Mower
'I Want To Hold Your Hand' N°1

1st February 1964, The Beatles are on the top of the charts with their single 'I Want To Hold Your Hand''.

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Calend'Art, N°1
The Beatles, Isabelle Dillard
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Music On Walls promotes visual artworks inspired by music.

MF DOOM by @frodrik & alkoart in Glasgow

#mow #musiconwalls #mfdoom #frodrik #alkoart
Vicky Castro of @fertilmiseria tribute mural by @pas_two with @monroy0808 and @fateone96 for @bienal.latidos.med

#mow #musiconwalls #pastwo #mesk #vickycastro
Paradise Now (2025) by @carlbeazleyart - a tribute to @obongjayar
(Oil on canvas - 100cm x 100cm)

« Back in May I travelled to London Rough Trade East for Obongjayar’s Paradise Now album release show. I’d been wanting to paint
𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁/𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by @Jacob_Rochester currently in display at @platogallery exploring the themes of memory, nostalgia, family, and music’s enduring ability to foster intergenerational connections. 

The
@deliorc mural in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, Spain for @aspontesenpezas (2025) - a tribute to traditional Galician festivals and their musicians, and especially to the Carmen festivities celebrated in this inland region, although it
“DE TANTO GOLPEAR” by @ diegoas_graffiti (2025)

Mural celebrating the tradition of the drum and bass drum in Moratalla.

« I wanted to represent the Nazarene, as the older residents say, whose costumes are made from patches of
“Camino Rojo by @mr.difuz for @muraltalaz 

#mow #musiconwalls #mrdifuz #muraltalaz
LO SCACCIAPENSIERI by @_millo_ 

Millo’s latest mural created in Sicily, in the city of Alcamo for @urban_sunrise_alcamo, a project born with the aim to spark a change that goes beyond aesthetics, focusing primarily on the social fabric of the
O amore pela musica by @osgemeos 

#mow #musiconwalls #osgemeos
MF DOOM by @frodrik & alkoart in Glasgow

#mow #musiconwalls #mfdoom #frodrik #alkoart Vicky Castro of @fertilmiseria tribute mural by @pas_two with @monroy0808 and @fateone96 for @bienal.latidos.med

#mow #musiconwalls #pastwo #mesk #vickycastro Paradise Now (2025) by @carlbeazleyart - a tribute to @obongjayar
(Oil on canvas - 100cm x 100cm)

« Back in May I travelled to London Rough Trade East for Obongjayar’s Paradise Now album release show. I’d been wanting to paint 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁/𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by @Jacob_Rochester currently in display at @platogallery exploring the themes of memory, nostalgia, family, and music’s enduring ability to foster intergenerational connections. 

The @deliorc mural in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, Spain for @aspontesenpezas (2025) - a tribute to traditional Galician festivals and their musicians, and especially to the Carmen festivities celebrated in this inland region, although it “DE TANTO GOLPEAR” by @ diegoas_graffiti (2025)

Mural celebrating the tradition of the drum and bass drum in Moratalla.

« I wanted to represent the Nazarene, as the older residents say, whose costumes are made from patches of “Camino Rojo by @mr.difuz for @muraltalaz 

#mow #musiconwalls #mrdifuz #muraltalaz
Our interview with @sojo.jc is live on our website! 

Discover Sojo’s many artworks that have a deep connection with music! 

Tune in Sojo’s unique playlist made for MoW (all in the link in bio)

#mow #musiconwalls #sojo #interview
LO SCACCIAPENSIERI by @_millo_ 

Millo’s latest mural created in Sicily, in the city of Alcamo for @urban_sunrise_alcamo, a project born with the aim to spark a change that goes beyond aesthetics, focusing primarily on the social fabric of the O amore pela musica by @osgemeos 

#mow #musiconwalls #osgemeos

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