35 Years Ago - 1991 Rick Astley released his third album Free . This was the first without Stock Aiken and Waterman producing. He worked with Rob Fisher part of the band Naked Eyes and Climie Fisher. "Cry for Help" was his last top ten peaking at #7 and #1 AC "Move Right Out" made #81 and #29 AC.

30 Years Ago - 1996 The Fugees released their second album The Score. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, along with Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Killing Me Softly". "Fu-Gee-La" made #29, #13 R&B, #2 Rap. "Killing Me Softly" wasn't released as a commercial single so no Hot 100 chart. Itpeaked at #2 Radio Songs, #30 AC, #48 Club, #1 Pop Airplay, R&B, Rhythmic. "Ready or Not" again, not a commercial single. It made #69 Radio Songs, #22 R&B/Hip

40 Years Ago - 1986 the #1 Dance Song today was "No Frills Love" by Jennifer Holiday. It only peaked at #86 on the Hot 100 and #29 on the R&B chart.

25 Years Ago - 2001 O-Town released it's self-titled debut album. They were formed for the first season of Making the Band. "Liquid Dreams" made #10 and #25 Pop Airplay. "All or Nothing" peaked at #3, #4 AC, #1 Pop Airplay, #29 Rhythmic. "We Fit Together" made #25 Pop Airplay.

35 Years Ago - 1991 Jesus Jones released their second album Doubt. "Real, Real, Real" made #4, #5 Club, #26 Mainstream Rock "Right Here, Right Now" made #2, #7 Mainstream Rock, #29 Club, #1 Modern Rock Tracks. "International Bright Young Thing" made #6 Modern Rock Tracks.

40 Years Ago - 1986 The Bangles released their second album Different Light. The album was a smash! "Manic Monday," written by Prince, peaked at #2 and #10 AC. "If She Knew What She Wants" made #29 and #24 AC. "Walk Like an Egyptian" went #1 and #46 Club. "Walking Down Your Street" made #11 and #33 AC.