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Jul 24, 20231 min read
1993 - Whoomp (There It Is) - Tag Team
30 Years Ago - 1993 Tag Team released their debut single (and album) "Whoomp! (There It Is)." It peaked at #2 Hot 100 and held it for...
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bribriny
Jul 23, 20231 min read
1978 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Soundtrack
45 Years Ago - 1978 the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Soundtrack was released. The brainchild of Robert Stigwood and involved The...
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bribriny
Jul 22, 20231 min read
1988 - Pat Benatar - Wide Awake in Dreamland
35 Years Ago - 1988 Pat Benatar released her seventh album Wide Awake in Dreamland. "All Fired Up" was the first single and peaked at #19...
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bribriny
Jul 22, 20233 min read
7/22 & 23/23 (oh and 7/24) - Tony Bennett, Album Covers, and Food Sounds
Saturday & Sunday 7/22 & 23/23 Celebrate: Saturday Hammock Day Lion's Share Day National Day of the American Cowboy National Drowning...
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bribriny
Jul 21, 20231 min read
1993 - Candlebox - Candlebox
30 Years Ago - 1993 Candlebox released their self-titled debut album. Four singles came from the album "Change" made #18 Mainstream Rock...
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bribriny
Jul 21, 20234 min read
7/21/23 - Aliens, Heat, and Phrases to Get Rid Of
Friday 7/21/23 Celebrate: Invite an Alien to Live with You Day Legal Drinking Age Day National Be Someone Day National Junk Food Day...
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bribriny
Jul 20, 20231 min read
1978 - Touchdown - Bob James
45 Years Ago - 1978 Jazz artist Bob James has his commercial breakthrough with his sixth album Touchdown. The album's title is a...
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bribriny
Jul 20, 20233 min read
7/20/23 - Hot Dogs, Tabloid Trash, and Renting Clothes
Thursday 7/20/23 Celebrate: Get to Know Your Customers Day International Chess Day Moon Day Nap Day National Fortune Cookie Day National...
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bribriny
Jul 19, 20231 min read
1998 - Stunt - Barenaked Ladies
25 Years Ago - 1998 Barenaked Ladies released their fourth album Stunt. Three singles were released with "One Week" being their...
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bribriny
Jul 19, 20234 min read
7/19/23 - Colors, Luck, and Rabbits
Wednesday 7/19/23 Celebrate: Flight Attendant Safety Professionals' Day International Retainer Day Islamic New Year National Daiquiri Day...
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bribriny
Jul 18, 20231 min read
1973 - The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
50 Years Ago - 1973 Maureen McGovern released her debut album The Morning After. The title track was the song from The Poseidon Adventure...
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bribriny
Jul 18, 20234 min read
7/18/23 - Heat, Fans, and Snack Mashups
Tuesday 7/18/23 Celebrate: National Caviar Day National Sour Candy Day Perfect Family Day - What is important about families is that...
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bribriny
Jul 17, 20231 min read
1978 - Cheryl Lynn - Cheryl Lynn
45 Years Ago - 1978 Cheryl Lynn released her self-titled debut album. (maybe..wiki has it in the july list but it says...
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bribriny
Jul 17, 20231 min read
7/10/23 - Yellow Pigs Day (It's about Maths)
Monday 7/10/23 Celebrate: Global Hug Your Kids Day National Get Out of the Doghouse Day National Peach Ice Cream Day National Tattoo Day...
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bribriny
Jul 16, 20231 min read
1973 - Queen - Queen
50 Years Ago - 1973 Queen released their self-titled debut album. The band had trouble releasing the album and because of that lag it was...
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bribriny
Jul 15, 20231 min read
1983 - The Crossing - Big Country
40 Years Ago - 1983 Big Country released their debut album The Crossing. In America "In A Big Country" was the first single peaking at...
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bribriny
Jul 15, 20234 min read
7/15 & 16/23 - Food Hacks and Strike Guidelines
Saturday & Sunday 7/15 & 16/23 Celebrate: Gummi Worm Day I Love Horses Day National Be a Dork Day National Give Something Away Day...
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bribriny
Jul 14, 20231 min read
1993 - Toni Braxton - Toni Braxton
30 Years Ago - 1993 Toni Braxton released her self-titled debut album. The album earned her three Grammy Awards (Best New Artist and 2...
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bribriny
Jul 14, 20234 min read
7/14/23 - Emmy Noms, Prime Day Stats, and Weddings Are Expensive (duh)
Friday 7/14/23 Celebrate: Bastille Day Collector Car Appreciation Day International Non-Binary People's Day National Grand Marnier Day...
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bribriny
Jul 13, 20231 min read
1988 - Wild Wild West - The Escape Club
35 Years Ago - 1988 The Escape Club released their seconddebut album Wild Wild West. The title track was the first single and was a #1...
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