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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
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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
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1980 - Nothin' Matters and What If It Did - John Cougar
45 Years Ago - 1980 John Cougar released his fourth album Nothin' Matters and What If It Did. Yes, that's Edith Massey from the John...
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Sep 21 min read
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1980 - I'm No Hero - Cliff Richard
45 Years Ago - 1980 Cliff Richard released his 23rd album I'm No Hero. "Dreamin'" had lyrics from Leo Sayer peaked at #10 and #21 AC. "A...
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Sep 11 min read
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1990 - So Much 2 Say - Take 6
35 Years Ago - 1990 the Accapella Gospel group Take 6 released their second album So Much 2 Say. The album won a Grammy for "Best...
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Aug 311 min read
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2000 - Sing When You're Winning - Robbie Williams
25 Years Ago - 2000 Robbie Williams released his third album Sing When You're Winning. America really didn't care. I highly recommend the...
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Aug 301 min read
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1995 - Faith - Faith Evans
30 Years Ago - 1995 - Faith Evans released her debut album Faith . "You Used to Love Me" peaked at #4 R&B/Hip Hop, #24 Hot 100, #31...
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Aug 291 min read
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1990 - No Fences - Garth Brooks
35 Years Ago - 1990 Garth Brooks released his second album No Fences. It was huge in the country crossover movement making #1 Country...
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Aug 281 min read
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1980 - Wild Planet - The B-52s
45 Years Ago - 1980 The B-52s released their second album Wild Plant. All three of these songs together made #5 Club. "Private Idaho"...
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Aug 271 min read
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1985 - Romance 1600 - Sheila E.
40 Years Ago - 1985 Sheila E . released her second album Romance 1600. Prince, of course, wrote, arranged, and produced the album....
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Aug 261 min read
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2005 - Music of the Sun - Rihanna
20 Years Ago - 2005 Rihanna released her debut album Music of the Sun. "Pon de Replay" made #2 Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40, #1 Club, #7...
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Aug 251 min read
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1995 - Pet Your Friends - Dishwalla
30 Years Ago - 1995 Dishwalla released their debut album Pet Your Friends. "Counting Blue Cars" peaked at #15, #2 Mainstream Rock, #4...
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Aug 241 min read
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1980 - Panorama - The Cars
45 Years Ago - 1980 The Cars released their third album Panorama. "Touch and Go" was the only single to chart in the US and made #37.
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Aug 231 min read
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1980 - Living in a Fantasy - Leo Sayer
45 Years Ago - 1980 Leo Sayer released his eighth album Living in a Fantasy. "More Than I Can Say" is a remake of the Bobby Vee song and...
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Aug 221 min read
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1990 - Graffiti Bridge - Prince
35 Years Ago - 1990 Prince released his twelfth album Graffiti Bridge. A soundtrack album to the movie of the same name. "Thieves in the...
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Aug 211 min read
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1990 - Peace of Mind - Breathe
35 Years Ago - 1990 Breathe released their second and final album Peace of Mind . Some of the singles were released as Breathe featuring...
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Aug 201 min read
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1985 - Scarecrow- John Cougar Mellencamp
40 Years Ago - 1985 John Cougar Mellencamp released his eighth album Scarecrow. "Lonely Ol' Night" peaked at #6, #1Mainstream Rock, #37...
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Aug 191 min read
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2005 - Supernature - Goldfrapp
20 Years Ago - 2005 Goldfrapp released their third album Supernature. Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory make up the duo. This was their...
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Aug 181 min read
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1990 - Firehouse - Firehouse
30 Years Ago - 1990 Firehouse released their self-titled debut album. "Don't Treat Me Bad" made #19 and #16 Mainstream Rock "Love of a...
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Aug 171 min read
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1995 - Garbage - Garbage
30 Years Ago - 1995 Garbage released their self-titled debut album. "Vow" made #97 and #26 Alternative Airplay. "Only Happy When It...
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Aug 161 min read
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