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1985 - Starship - Knew Deep in the Hoopla
40 Years Ago - 1985 Starship released their debut album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. "We Built This City" was originally written by Bernie...
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12 hours ago1 min read


9/12/25 - Emmys, Pumpkin Spice Everything, and Be A Good Guest
Friday 9/12/25 Celebrate: National Chocolate Milkshake Day National Day of Encouragement National Hug and High Five Day National Just One...
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17 hours ago3 min read


1990 - Boomania - Betty Boo
35 Years Ago - 1990 Betty Boo released her debut album Boomania. "Hey DJ / I Can't Dance (To That Music You're Playing)" is a cover of a...
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2 days ago1 min read


9/11/25 - New Cookie, Sun Screen Flavor - What? and Teddy Bears
Thursday 9/11/25 Celebrate: Today in 2001 we had the worst terrorist acts in this country. Many of the things we celebrate today come...
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2 days ago4 min read


1990 - To the Extreme - Vanilla Ice
35 Years Ago - 1990 Vanilla Ice released his major-label debut album To the Extreme. The album sparked controversy due to the...
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3 days ago1 min read


9/10/25 - Use It, Mascots, and What Are You Driving?
Wednesday 9/10/25 Celebrate: Blame it on the Large Hadron Collider Day International Creepy Boston Dynamics Robotic Horse Day...
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3 days ago5 min read


1990 - Twin Peaks Soundtrack - Angelo Badalamenti
35 Years Ago - 1990 The soundtrack from Twin Peaks was released by Angelo Badalamenti. Three tracks featured vocals by Julee Cruise....
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4 days ago1 min read


9/9/25 - Digital Media, Clock Botching, and Tom Hanks Gets Dissed
Tuesday 9/9/25 Celebrate: Care Bears Share Your Care Day International Buy a Priest a Beer Day International Sudoku Day National "I Love...
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4 days ago2 min read


1980 - Heartland - Michael Stanley Band
40 Years Ago - 1980 Michael Stanley Band released their sixth album Heartland. If you are from or were in Northeast Ohio in the 70s and...
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5 days ago1 min read


2000 - Maroon - Barenaked Ladies
25 Years Ago - 2000 The Barenaked Ladies released their fifth album Maroon. "Pinch Me" peaked at #15, #2 Adult Top 40, #30 Mainstream...
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5 days ago1 min read


9/8/25 - VMA Winners, Clean & Dirty Spots In Your House, and Rent-A-Person
Monday 9/8/25 Celebrate: I'm On Top of it Day International Literacy Day National Actors Day National Ampersand Day (& is a ligature of...
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5 days ago3 min read


1980 - Blizzard of Oxx - Ozzy Osbourne
45 Years Ago - 1980 Ozzy Osbourne released his debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz. It wasn't released in the US will March 1981. This was...
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6 days ago1 min read


1995 - The Wild Places - Dan Fogelberg
35 Years Ago - 1995 Dan Fogelberg released his tenth album The Wild Places . “Rhythm of the Rain” made #3 on the AC chart. “Anastasia's...
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7 days ago1 min read


9/6/25 - VMAs, Medieval Health Tips, and Don't Do Sweeteners
Saturday 9/6/25 Celebrate: Aunt's Day Barbie Doll Day Fight Procrastination Day (put it off till tomorrow) Great Egg Toss Day...
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7 days ago4 min read


1990 - Rembrandts - The Rembrandts
35 Years Ago - 1990 The Rembrandts released their self-titled debut album. "Just the Way It Is, Baby" peaked at #14, #12 AC, #13...
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Sep 51 min read


9/5/25 - 70s Cartoons, Powerball, and Sports
Friday 9/5/25 Celebrate: Bring Your Manners to Work Day International Day of Charity National 401(k) Day National Be Late For Something...
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Sep 54 min read


1985 - Living in the Background - Baltimora
40 Years Ago - 1985 Baltimora released their debut album Living in the Background . "Tarzan Boy" peaked at #13 and #6 Club. The title...
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Sep 41 min read


9/4/25 - Summer Song, Routine, and Saturday Morning Cartoons!
Thursday (I finally know what day it is) 9/4/25 Celebrate: (they have been correct for the dates the past two days) Eat an Extra Dessert...
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Sep 43 min read


1990 - Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 - George Michael
35 Years Ago - 1990 George Michael released his second solo album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1. Michael wanted to be taken more...
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Sep 31 min read


9/3/25 - Answer The Phone, MTV is Back, and September Stuff
Tuesday 9/3/25 Celebrate: Global Talent Acquisition Day National Baby Back Ribs Say National Skyscraper Day US Bowling League Day...
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Sep 33 min read

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