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1979 - John Cougar - John Cougar
45 Years Ago - 1979 John Cougar released his self-titled third album (second in the US.) The single "I Need a Lover" was a hit in...
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Jul 28, 20241 min read


1979 - Highway to Hell - AC/DC
45 Years Ago - 1979 AC/DC released their sixth album Highway to Hell. It was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and the last with lead...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read


1999 - The Writing's on the Wall - Destiny's Child
25 Years Ago - 1999 Destiny's Child released their second album The Writing's on the Wall. Four singles were released: "Bills, Bills,...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read


7/26/24 - Sleep, Eating, and Posture. Oh, and Mom Was Right (Mostly)
Friday 7/26/24 Celebrate: Aunt and Uncle Day Holistic Therapy Day National All or Nothing Day National Bagelfest Day National Coffee...
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Jul 26, 20244 min read


#1 Dance Song - Express Yourself - Madonna
Today's #1 Dance Song 1989 was "Express Yourself" by Madonna. It was a #2 Hot 100 song and #12 AC. (held off by "If You Don't Know Me by...
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Jul 25, 20241 min read


7/25/24 - What Do You Remember and People Need a Hobby
Thursday 7/25/24 Celebrate: Culinarians Day Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day International Red Shoe Day National Carousel Day...
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Jul 25, 20244 min read


#1 Dance - Born to Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez
Today's #1 Dance song was "Born to Be Alive" by Patrick Hernandez. It made #16 on the Hot 100.
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Jul 24, 20241 min read


7/24/24 - Disaster Movies, Mac-N-Cheese, and Online Shopping
Wednesday 7/24/24 Celebrate: Amelia Earhart Day Cousins Day National Drive-Thru Day National Tell an Old Joke Day National Tequila Day...
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Jul 24, 20243 min read


1984 - Signs of Life - Billy Squire
40 Years Ago - 1984 Billy Squire released his fourth album Signs of Life. The album's best known song, "Rock Me Tonite", was his best...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


7/23/24 - Vanilla, Cereal, and Fluff
Tuesday 7/23/24 Celebrate: Gorgeous Grandma Day Hot Enough For Ya Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day...
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Jul 23, 20243 min read


1999 - Oh How Life Is - Macy Gray
25 Years Ago - 1999 Macy Gray released her debut album Oh How Life Is. "Do Something" made #63 on the R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart "I Try" was...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read


7/22/24 - Let's Make This Monday Yours!
Monday 7/22/24 Celebrate: Hammock Day Lion's Share Day National BLT Sandwich Day National Mango Day National Penuche Fudge Day - is made...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read


1994 - It Takes a Thief - Coolio
30 Years Ago - 1994 Coolio released his debut album It Takes a Thief "Fantastic Voyage" was a huge hit and heavily samples the hit of the...
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Jul 21, 20241 min read


1984 - Go Insane - Lindsey Buckingham
40 Years Ago - 1984 Lindsey Buckingham released his second album Go Insane. The album was made while Fleetwood Mac were on Hiatus. "Go...
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Jul 20, 20241 min read


7/20/24 & 7/21/24 -
Saturday 7/20/24 Sunday 7/21/24 Celebrate: Saturday International Chess Day Moon Day - we first walked on the moon today in 1969. Nap Day...
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Jul 20, 20244 min read


2009 - Lungs - Florence and the Machine
15 Years Ago - 2009 Florence and the Machine released their debut album Lungs. The album won the award for British Album of the Year at...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


7/19/24 - Emmy Noms, Sugar, and BTS Shopping
Friday 7/19/24 Celebrate: Flight Attendant Safety Professionals Day International Retainer Day National Daiquiri Day National Flitch Day...
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Jul 19, 20244 min read


2009 - Leave This Town - Daughtry
15 Years Ago - 2009 Daughtry released their second album Leave This Town. "No Surprise" peaked at #15, #4 AC, #1 Adult Pop Airplay, #9...
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Jul 18, 20241 min read


7/18/24 - Hot Dogs, Emojis, and Weird Weather
Thursday 7/18/24 Celebrate: Get to Know Your Customers Day Insurance Nerd Day National Caviar Day National Dole Whip Day National Sour...
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Jul 18, 20243 min read


2009 - Party Rock - LMFAO
15 Years Ago - 2009 LMFAO released their debut album Party Rock. "I'm in Miami Bitch" This song is the theme song for the 2009 reality...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read

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