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1985 - The Dream of the Blue Turtles
40 Years Ago - 1985 Sting released his debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. This shows Sting's jazzy side and was nominated...
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Jun 18, 20251 min read
6/18/25 - Ugh People, Hummingbirds, and THAT Neighbor.
Wednesday 6/18/25 Celebrate: Autistic Pride Day Go Fishing Day International Panic Day International Picnic Day International Sushi Day...
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Jun 18, 20254 min read
1985 - Crush - OMD
40 Years Ago - 1985 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (thankfully, OMD) released their sixth album Crush . This album was intended to...
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Jun 17, 20251 min read
6/17/25 - Breakfast Ketchup and Plausible Conspiracy Theories
Tuesday 6/17/25 Celebrate: Global Garbage Man Day National Apple Strudel Day National Cherry Tart Day National Eat Your Vegetables Day...
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Jun 17, 20253 min read
1990 - I'll Give All My Love to You - Keith Sweat
35 Years Ago - 1990 Keith Sweat released his second album I'll Give All My Love to You . "Make You Sweat" peaked at #14, #1 R&B, #5...
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Jun 16, 20251 min read
6/16/25 - Office Chair Butt, Sugar, and AI
Monday 6/16/25 Celebrate: Bloomsday Fresh Veggies Day International Day of the African Child National Cannoli Day National Fudge Day...
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Jun 16, 20254 min read
1995 - Compositions - Anita Baker
35 Years Ago - 1995 Anita Baker released her fourth album Compositions. It won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. "Talk to...
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Jun 15, 20251 min read
1985 - Boy in the Box - Corey Hart
40 Years Ago - 1985 Corey Hart released his second album Boy in the Box. "Never Surrender" made #3, #8 AC, and Mainstream Rock. "Boy in...
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Jun 14, 20251 min read
1995 - Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette
30 Years Ago - 1995 Alanis Morissette released her third album Jagged Little Pill. I can't seem to remember if it was a hit! HA! It...
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Jun 13, 20251 min read
6/13/25 - Productive Hacks, TV Dads, and The State Of Beverages
Friday 6/13/25 Celebrate: Blame Someone Else Day National Cupcake Lover's Day National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day National Marriage...
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Jun 13, 20254 min read
1990 - Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey
35 Years Ago - 1990 Mariah Carey released her self-titled debut album. The album was #1 for 11 weeks. "Vision of Love" won the Grammy...
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Jun 12, 20251 min read
6/12/25 - Clueless Bosses and TikTok Hacks (good and bad)
Thursday 6/12/25 Celebrate: Crowded Nest Awareness Day Ghost in the Machine Day International Falafel Day Little League Girls Baseball...
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Jun 12, 20254 min read
1985 - Little Creatures - Talking Heads
40 Years Ago - 1985 Talking Heads released their sixth album Little Creatures. "Road to Nowhere" made #35 Mainstream Rock "And She Was"...
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Jun 11, 20251 min read
6/11/25 - Best Movie Dads, Iced Tea, and My Time
Wednesday 6/11/25 Celebrate: Corn on the Cob Day Cousteau Day King Kamehameha Day (love his rolls) National Making Life Beautiful Day...
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Jun 11, 20253 min read
1985 - Cupid & Psyche '85 - Scritti Politti
40 Years Ago - 1985 Scritti Politti released their second album Cupid & Psyche 85. "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" made #4 Club....
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Jun 10, 20251 min read
6/10/25 - Bye Sly, Bad Mornings, and Sauce
Tuesday 6/10/25 Celebrate: Alcoholics Anonymous Founders' Day Ballpoint Pen Day Call Your Doctor Day National Egg Roll Day National...
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Jun 10, 20253 min read
1995 - Post - Björk
30 Years Ago - 1995 Björk released her second album Post . Talk about eclectic! "Army of Me" peaked on the Alternative Airplay chart at...
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Jun 9, 20251 min read
6/9/25 - Horsies, Smells, and Back In The Day
Monday 6/9/25 Celebrate: Donald Duck Day International Dark 'n Stormy Day National Earl Day National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day Writers'...
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Jun 9, 20253 min read
1995 - Head over Heels - Paula Abdul
30 Years Ago - 1995 Paula Abdul released her third album Head over Heels. "My Love Is for Real" made #1 Club, #28 Hot 100, #40 AC, #16...
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Jun 8, 20251 min read
1995/2000 - These Days/Crush - Bon Jovi
30 Years Ago - 1995 Bon Jovi released their sixth album These Days "This Ain't a Love Song" peaked at #14, #22 AC, #11 Pop Airplay....
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Jun 7, 20251 min read
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