On this day in music history: July 8, 1995 - “Waterfalls” by TLC hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 7 weeks, also peaking at #4 on the R&B singles chart on the same date. Written by Marqueze Etheridge, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Organized Noize, it is the second pop chart topper for the R&B vocal trio. Written specifically for TLC, the production team Organized Noize will base the song on both personal experiences and those of people in their inner circle of friends and family. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ rap will be inspired by her difficult upbringing and personal struggles. She will pen the lyrics on the way to the studio, having been released from police custody after unintentionally burning down the mansion of her then boyfriend, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Rison. Released as the third single from their second album “CrazySexyCool”, it will become TLC’s biggest single and will receive Grammy Nominations for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Record Of The Year.