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1979 - Flag - James Taylor
35 Years Ago - 1979 James Taylor released his ninth album Flag. He played guitar on Carole King's cover of "Up on the Roof" and had...
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May 1, 20241 min read
5/1/24 - Gen Z Slang, Tuesday is Perfect, and Long Touring Bands
Wednesday 5/1/24 Celebrate: Bread Pudding Recipe Exchange Day Couple Appreciation Day Executive Coaching Day Frequent Flyer Day Global...
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May 1, 20244 min read
1989 - #1 Dance - Buffalo Stance - Neneh Cherry
35 Years Ago - 1989 the #1 Dance Song was "Buffalo Stance" by Neneh Cherry. An early version of the song appeared as the B-side on the...
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Apr 30, 20241 min read
4/30/24 - Take The Stairs, Time Killers, and Nostalgic Movies
Tuesday 4/30/24 Celebrate: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Bugs Bunny Day Day of the Child Hairstyle Appreciation Day International Jazz Day...
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Apr 30, 20243 min read
1994 - Throwing Copper - Live
30 Years Ago - 1994 Live released their third album Throwing Copper. The album sold over 8 million copies and certified 8× platinum....
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Apr 29, 20241 min read
4/29/24 - Inflammation Helps and Weirdest Weird Words
Monday 4/29/24 Celebrate: International Dance Day National Peace Rose Day National Rugelach Day - a filled baked confection originating...
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Apr 29, 20242 min read
2004 - Musicology - Prince
20 Years Ago - 2004 Prince released his twenty-eighth album Musicology. It was given to concertgoers at his tour. It was also his first...
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Apr 28, 20241 min read
1989 - Richard Marx - Repeat Offender
35 Years Ago - 1989 Richard Marx released his second album Repeat Offender. The album featured five major singles. "Satisfied" was a #1...
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Apr 27, 20241 min read
4/27/24 & 4/28/24 - Wash New Clothes and Things We All Do But Don't Discuss
Saturday 4/27/24 Sunday 4/28/24 Celebrate: Saturday Babe Ruth Day Eeyore's Birthday Independent Bookstore Day International Design Day...
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Apr 27, 20244 min read
1989 - Through the Storm - Aretha Franklin
35 Years Ago - 1989 Aretha Franklin released her thirty-second album Through the Storm. "If Ever a Love there Was" w/Four Tops made #31...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
4/26/24 - Sidewalk Etiquette, Look Young, and Animal Stars
Friday 4/26/24 Celebrate: Alien Day Audubon Day Childcare Professionals Day Get Organized Day Hug a Friend Day also Hug an Australian Day...
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Apr 26, 20245 min read
1979 - Bad Girls - Donna Summer
45 Years Ago - 1979 Donna Summer released her seventh album Bad Girls. A double album that became at the time the best-selling and most...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
4/25/24 - Seagull Boy, Distracted Driving, and Youre Annoyed
Thursday 4/25/24 Celebrate: DNA Day East Meets West Day Hairstylists Appreciation Day International Financial Independence Awareness Day...
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Apr 25, 20244 min read
1989 - Full Moon Fever - Tom Petty
35 Years Ago - 1989 Tom Petty released his solo album Full Moon Fever. It does have contributions from the Heartbreakers. Also, Jeff...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
4/24/24 - R&R Hall, Wookie Rookie, and Wash Yo Cheese!
Wednesday 4/24/24 Celebrate: Administrative Professionals Day Denim Day International Guide Dog Day International Noice Awareness Day...
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Apr 24, 20245 min read
1979 - Voulez-Vous - ABBA
45 Years Ago - 1979 ABBA released their sixth album Voulez-Vous. Four official singles were released in the US, and I'm always amazed on...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
4/23/24 - More Earth Day, AI Shower, and Restaurant Etiquette
Tuesday 4/23/24 Celebrate: English Language Day German Beer Day Impossible Astronaut Day -- Doctor Who episode Impossible Astronaut...
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Apr 23, 20243 min read
2004 - Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
20 Years Ago - 2004 Franz Ferdinand released their self-titled debut album. This Grammy-nominated Best Alternative album from this...
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Apr 22, 20241 min read
4/22/24 - Earth Day, Idioms, and Bar Record
Monday 4/22/24 Celebrate: "In God We Trust" Day April Showers Day Chemists Celebrate the Earth Day Earth Day Girl Scout Leader Day...
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Apr 22, 20243 min read
1984 - Bananarama - Bananarama
40 Years Ago - 1984 Bananarama released their second self-titled album. Three singles were released in the US. "Cruel Summer" was the...
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Apr 21, 20241 min read
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