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1990 - Bad of the Heart - George Lamond
35 Years Ago - 1990 George Lamond released his debut album Bad of the Heart. Freestyle rules! "Without You" made #4 Club. "Bad of the...
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Jul 16, 20251 min read


7/16/25 - Is It Rude? and Lies Your Parents Told You
Wednesday 7/16/25 Celebrate: Guinea Pig Appreciation Day National Atomic Veterans Day National Cherry Day National Corn Fritter Day...
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Jul 16, 20255 min read


1980 - Back on the Streets - Donny Iris
45 Years Ago - 1980 Donny Iris released his debut album Back on the Streets. A former member of the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry, this Akron,...
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Jul 15, 20251 min read


7/15/25 - Mondays and Cooler Car & House
Tuesday 7/15/25 Celebrate: Gummi Worm Day I Love Horses Day National Be a Dork Day National Give Something Away Day National Pet Fire...
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Jul 15, 20253 min read


1995 - Off the Hook - Xscape
30 Years Ago - 1995 Xscape released their second album Off the Hook. "Feels So Good" peaked at #8 R&B/Hip Hop, #32 Hot 100, #31...
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Jul 14, 20251 min read


7/14/25 - Superhero Movies, French Fries, and Feet
Monday 7/14/25 Celebrate: Bastille Day International Non-Binary People's Day International Town Criers Day National Grand Marnier Day...
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Jul 14, 20253 min read


1995 - Boombastic - Shaggy
30 Years Ago - 1995 Shaggy released his third album Boombastic. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. "In the...
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Jul 13, 20251 min read


1995 - 311 - 311
30 Years Ago - 1995 311 released their self-titled third album. It’s sometimes called the Blue album "Don't Stay Home" made #29...
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Jul 12, 20251 min read


1995 - Dangerous Minds Soundtrack
30 Years Ago - 1995 the Dangerous Minds Soundtrack was released. "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio is an interpolation of Stevie Wonder's...
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Jul 11, 20251 min read


7/11/25 - Cereal, Ice Cream, and Airport Sounds...at the Airport
Friday 7/11/25 Celebrate: All American Pet Photo Day Collector Car Appreciation Day Free Slurpee Day - RUN to your local 7-11...
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Jul 11, 20256 min read


1990 - Pandemonium - The Time
35 Years Ago - 1990 The Time released their fourth album Pandemonium. The album is a tie-in with the film Graffiti Bridge, and several...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read


7/10/25 - Inspirational Movies, AI, and Live Aid Anniversary
Thursday 7/10/25 Celebrate: Don't Step on a Bee Day National Kitten Day National Pina Colada Day Pick Blueberries Day Teddy Bear Picnic...
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Jul 10, 20253 min read


1985 - Who's Zoomin' Who - Aretha Franklin
40 Years Ago - 1985 Aretha Franklin released her thirtieth album Who's Zoomin' Who? "Freeway of Love" won a Grammy Award for Best Female...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read


7/9/25 - Bathroom Camping, Car Nicknames, and No Work/Life Balance
Wednesday 7/9/25 Celebrate: Call of the Horizon Day Fashion Day National Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day National No Bra Day...
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Jul 9, 20254 min read


1985 - Back to the Future Soundtrack
40 Years Ago - 1985 The Back to the Future Soundtrack was released. Two singles from Huey Lewis and the News were released. "The Power...
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Jul 8, 20251 min read


7/8/25 - 10 Years of Apple Music, Best Sci-Fi, and #1 Summer Activity
Tuesday 7/8/25 Celebrate: Be a Kid Again Day Cow Appreciation Day Math 2.0 Day National Blueberry Day National Freezer Pop Day National...
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Jul 8, 20254 min read


2000 - Parachutes - Coldplay
25 Years Ago - 2000 Coldplay released their debut album Parachutes. It won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album, "Shiver" was...
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Jul 7, 20251 min read


7/7/25 - Dog Days, Video Games, and Walk Of Fame
Monday 7/7/23 Celebrate: Chocolate Day Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day Global Forgiveness Day National Dive Bar Day National...
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Jul 7, 20253 min read


2000 - Who Needs Guitars Anyway? - Alice Deejay
25 Years Ago - 2000 Dutch group Alice Deejay released their debut album Who Needs Guitars Anyway? "Better Off Alone" peaked at #27, #20...
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Jul 6, 20251 min read


2005 - The Cookbook - Missy Elliott
20 Years Ago - 2005 Missy Elliott released her sixth album The Cookbook. Her last full album to date. "Lose Control" The music video,...
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Jul 5, 20251 min read

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