45 Years Ago - 1981 Commodores released their ninth album In the Pocket. This was the last to feature Lionel Richie as he went off to a solo career. "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" charted #8, #13 AC, #5 R&B. "Oh No" peaked at #4, #5 AC and R&B. It was also featured in the 1982 movie The Last American Virgin. "Why You Wanna Try Me" made #66 and #42 R&B.

30 Years Ago - 1996 Gloria Estefan released her seventh album Destiny. "Reach" was the official theme song for the 1996 Summer Olympics and made #42, #5 AC, #2 Club. "You'll Be Mine (Party Time)" made #70, #2 Club. "I'm Not Giving You Up"/"Higher" in the US it was released as a double single. The ballad "I'm Not." made #40, #9 AC, #38 Rhythmic."Higher" made #11 Club.

35 Years Ago - 1991 Gloria Estefan released her second solo album Into the Light. This is the album that came out after her near-tragic bus accident. "Coming Out of the Dark" peaked at #1 Hot 100 and AC, #60 R&B, #4 Latin "Seal Our Fate" made #53 "Can't Forget You" made #42 and #2 AC "Live for Loving You" made #22 and #2 AC

30 Years Ago - 1996 The Tony Rich Project released their debut album Words. The album won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. "Nobody Knows" peaked at #2 Hot 100 and AC, #11 R&B. "Like a Woman" made #41, #30 AC and #42 R&B.. "Leavin'" made #88 and #52 AC.