35 Years Ago - 1991 Van Halen released their ninth album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The third to feature Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist. "Poundcake" peaked at #1 Mainstream Rock. "Top of the World" made #27 and #1 Mainstream Rock. "Right Now" made #55, #66 Radio Songs, #2 Mainstream Rock.

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.

45 Years Ago - 1981 Smokey Robinson released his album Being With You. "Being with You" made #2, #1 R&B, #4 AC "You are Forever" made #59, #31 R&B, #66 AC. "Who Said" made #62 R&B.