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1984 - The Glamorous Life - Sheila E.
40 Years Ago - 1984 Sheila E. released her debut album The Glamorous Life. "The Glamorous Life" peaked at #7, #1 Club, and #9 R&B....
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


6/5/24 - Bugs In Your Dring, Dogs Flying, and Poozeum
Wednesday 6/5/24 Celebrate: Apple II Day Festival of Popular Delusions Day Global Running Day Hot Air Balloon Day National Attitude Day...
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Jun 5, 20245 min read


1984 - Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
40 Years Ago - 1984 Bruce Springsteen released his seventh album Born in the U.S.A. (was the most famous butt of 1984) The cover...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


6/4/24 - Eggs and Underrated Skills
Tuesday 6/4/24 Celebrate: Audacity to Hope Day Hug Your Cat Day National Cheese Day National Clean Beauty Day National Cognac Day Old...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


1979 - I Am - Earth, Wind & Fire
45 Years Ago - 1979 Earth, Wind & Fire released their ninth album I Am. "Boogie Wonderland" featured The Emotions and peaked at #6, #2...
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Jun 3, 20241 min read


6/3/24 - Social Media, Shopping, and a new TicTac
Monday 6/3/24 Celebrate: Impersonate Authority Day Love Conquers All Day National "Thank God It's Monday" Day National Chocolate Macaroon...
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Jun 3, 20243 min read


2004 - Guetta Blaster - David Guetta
20 Years Ago - 2004 David Guetta released his second album Guetta Blaster. "Money" w/vocals from Chris Willis (underrated if you ask me)...
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Jun 2, 20241 min read


1979 - Discovery - ELO
45 Years Ago - 1979 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released their eighth album Discovery. In one of his earliest jobs, comedian/actor...
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Jun 1, 20241 min read


6/1/24 & 6/2/24 - Happy June, Pandas, and Oddly Proud
Saturday 6/1/24 Sunday 6/2/24 Happy June! (is it busting out all over?) Celebrate: Saturday Dare Day Dinosaur Day Don't Give Up The Ship...
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Jun 1, 20244 min read


1984 - Fat Boys - Fat Boys
40 Years Ago - 1984 Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album. "Fat Boys"/Human Beat Box" made #65 R&B/Hip Hop "Jailhouse Rap"...
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May 31, 20241 min read


5/31/24 - Bad Translation, Coffee, and I Was Today Years Old When I Learned ____
Friday 5/31/24 Celebrate: National Heat Awareness Day National Macaroon Day National Meditation Day National Smile Day Save Your Hearing...
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May 31, 20244 min read


1989 - The Other Side of the Mirror/Street Angel - Stevie Nicks
35 Years Ago - 1989 Stevie Nicks released her fourth album The Other Side of the Mirror. It is loosely based around the theme of Lewis...
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May 30, 20241 min read


5/30/24 - Touring Oldsters, Excercise, and Spelling
Thursday 5/30/24 Celebrate: My Bucket's Got A Hole In It Day National Creativity Day National Mint Julep Day Water a Flower Day -- It...
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May 30, 20244 min read


1984 - Private Dancer - Tina Turner
40 Years Ago - 1984 Tina Turner released her fifth album Private Dancer. In 2020, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for...
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May 29, 20241 min read


5/29/24 - Home Alone, Weird Holidays, and Get A Bigger Mailbox
Wednesday 5/29/24 Celebrate: End of the Middle Ages Day - Many historians consider May 29, 1453, to be the date on which the Middle Ages...
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May 29, 20242 min read


1999 - Mike & the Mechanics - Mike & The Mechanics
25 Years Ago - 1999 Mike & The Mechanics released their fifth album Mike & the Mechanics or M6. The album was not officially released in...
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May 28, 20241 min read


5/28/24 - Emojis, Pretending, and Outfits
Tuesday 5/28/24 Celebrate: Amnesty International Day International Hamburger Day National Beef Burger Day National Brisket Day -- Weekend...
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May 28, 20242 min read


1994 - Heart, Soul, & a Voice - Jon Secada
30 Years Ago - 1994 Jon Secada released his second english-language album Heart, Soul, & a Voice. "If You Go" peaked at #10, #2 AC....
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May 27, 20241 min read


5/27/24 - Memorial Day
Monday 5/27/24 Memorial Day! It’s the unofficial start of Summer, but don’t forget what the day is about. Take a moment and remember and...
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May 27, 20243 min read


1994 - Dulcinea - Toad the Wet Sprocket
30 Years Ago - 1994 Toad the Wet Sprocket released their fourth album with Columbia Records Dulcinea. Toad the Wet Sprocket takes its...
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May 26, 20241 min read

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