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2000 #1 Dance Song - Take A Picture - Filter
Today in 2000 the #1 Dance song was “Take A Picture” by Filter The song did well peaking at #12, #3 Alternative, #7 Adult Pop Airplay, #3...
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Feb 6, 20251 min read


1995 - #1 Dance Song - Call Me - Deee-Lite
The #1 Dance Song today in 1995 was "Call Me" by Deee-Lite. This would be their sixth and final #1 Dance Song.
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Feb 5, 20251 min read


1980 - End of the Century - The Ramones
45 Years Ago - 1980 The Ramones released their fifth album End of the Century . It was produced by Phil Spector. "Rock 'n' Roll High...
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Feb 4, 20251 min read


1995 #1 Dance Dong - I Get Lifted - Barbra Tucker
Today in 1995 the #1 Dance Song was 'I Get Lifted" by Barbara Tucker. Produced by Little Louie Vega.
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Feb 3, 20251 min read


1985 #1 Dance Song - Sidewalk Talk - Jellybean
Today in 1985 the #1 Dance Song was "Sidewalk Talk" by Jellybean. Taken from his Wotupski!?! EP and written by Madonna, It's sung by...
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Feb 2, 20251 min read


1980 - After Dark - Andy Gibb
45 Years Ago - 1980 Andy Gibb released his third album After Dark. "Desire" would be his last top ten single and was originally recorded...
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Feb 1, 20251 min read


1990 - #1 Dance Song - C'mon and Get My Love - D-Mob introducing Cathy Dennis
Today in 1990 the #1 Dance song was C'mon and Get My Love by D-Mob introducing Cathy Dennis. The song hit #10 on the Hot 100 chart and...
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Jan 31, 20251 min read


1980 - Love Stinks - J. Giles Band
45 Years Ago - 1980 J. Giles Band released their ninth album Love Stinks . "Come Back" made #32 and #69 Club. "Just Can't Wait" made #78...
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Jan 30, 20251 min read


1985 - Stella - Yello
40 Years Ago - 1985 Yello released their fourth album Stella. This was the first album as the duo of Boris Blank and Dieter Meier. Today...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


1985 - Crazy from the Heat - David Lee Roth
40 Years Ago - 1985 David Lee Roth released his debut recording, an EP Crazy from the Heat. It consisted of cover versions of hits from...
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Jan 28, 20251 min read


1975 - Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor
50 Years Ago - 1975 Gloria Gaynor released her debut album Never Can Say Goodbye. Disco realness time!!!!! The first three singles and...
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Jan 27, 20251 min read


2005 - All That We Needed - Plain White T's
20 Years Ago - 2005 Plain White T's released their third album All That We Needed. Shouldn't they have been called Blue Jeans? Where's...
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Jan 26, 20251 min read


2000 - Voodoo - D'Angelo
25 Years Ago - 2000 D'Angelo released his second album Voodoo . Many critics hailed it as a masterpiece and it appeared on many Album of...
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Jan 25, 20251 min read


1995 - Balance - Van Halen
30 Years Ago - 1995 Van Halen released their tenth album Balance. It was the last to feature Sammy Hagar and also the last to feature...
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Jan 24, 20251 min read


2000 - #1 Dance Song - Above the Clouds - Amber
Today in 2000 the #1 Dance Song was “Above The Clouds” by Amber Amber was hot on the dance charts following her collaboration on the...
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Jan 23, 20251 min read


1990 - #1 Dance Song - Let the Rhythm Pump - Doug Lazy
Today in 1990 the #1 Dance Song was "Let the Rhythm Pump" by Doug Lazy. He was an American hip-hop and dance music producer and DJ from...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


1985 - King of Rock - RUN-D.M.C.
40 Years Ago - 1985 RUN-D.M.C. released their second album King of Rock. It was the first rap album to be released on CD. None of the...
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Jan 21, 20251 min read


1985 - #1 Dance Song - Loveride - Nuance featuring Vikki Love
Today in 1985 “Loveride” by Nuance f/Vicki Love was the #1 Dance Song. It also made #34 on the R&B chart. A sample of Vikki Love saying...
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Jan 20, 20251 min read


1990 - #1 Dance Song - Two to Make It Right - Seduction
Today in 1990 the #1 Dance Song was "Two to Make It Right" by Seduction . It features April Harris and Michelle Visage on lead vocals....
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Jan 19, 20251 min read


1980 - #1 Dance Song - "Vertigo/Relight My Fire" and "Free Ride"
Today in 1980 "Vertigo"/" Relight My Fire "/" Free Ride " by Dan Hartman were #1 on the Dance Chart. Loleatta Holloway is credited as a...
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Jan 18, 20251 min read

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