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1983 - Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
40 Years Ago - 1983 Billy Idol released his second album Rebel Yell. This was actually a fun re-listen. "Rebel Yell" was the first single...
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Nov 11, 20231 min read


11/11 & 12/23 - Salute to Veterans! and The Worst Covers
Saturday & Sunday 11/11 & 12/23 Celebrate: Saturday Veterans Day - A big salute and a thank you for your service. Honoring the...
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Nov 11, 20233 min read


1978 - Jazz - Queen
45 Years Ago - 1978 Queen released their seventh album Jazz. Singles from the album started with a double-sided single. (It was the first...
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Nov 10, 20231 min read


11/10/23 - What Would You Do to Get Out of Debt? and Your Yellow Pillows
Friday 11/10/23 Celebrate: Area Code Day International Accounting Day National Civic Pride Day National Forget-Me-Not Day National...
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Nov 10, 20234 min read


1988 - Green - R.E.M.
35 Years Ago - 1988 R.E.M. released their sixth album Green. This was their first album for Warner Brothers, a major label, and many...
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Nov 9, 20231 min read


11/9/23 - Dimples, Sexy, and Cover Songs
Thursday 11/9/23 Celebrate: British Pudding Day Carl Sagan Day Go to an Art Museum Today Day National Chaos Never Dies Day National Fried...
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Nov 9, 20235 min read


1978 - Outlandos d'Amour - The Police
45 Years Ago - 1978 The Police released their debut album Outlandos d'Amour. "Roxanne" was the only single released in the US and peaked...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read


11/8/23 - Outdated Tech We Love and Year-End Awards (already?)
Wednesday 11/8/23 Celebrate: Abet and Aid Punsters Day Cook Something Bold Day National Ample Time Day National Cappuccino Day National...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read


1983 - Undercover - Rolling Stones
40 Years Ago - 1983 The Rolling Stones released their nineteenth American album Undercover.
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Nov 7, 20231 min read


11/7/23 - Brushing Wrong and Go See Your Doctor!
Tuesday 11/7/23 Celebrate: Hug a Bear Day International Merlot Day Little League Girls Day National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read


1993 - Swing Batta Swing - K7
30 Years Ago - 1993 K7 released his debut album Swing Batta Swing. He was the K of TKA, one of the more successful Freestyle bands. This...
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Nov 6, 20231 min read


11/6/23 - Whale Vomit, What To Tell Your Younger Self, and TV Dinner
Monday 11/6/23 Celebrate: Basketball Day Marooned Without a Compass Day National Nachos Day National Saxophone Day – No big opening movie...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read


1993 - Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Soundtrack - k.d. lang
30 Years Ago - 1993 The Soundtrack from Even Cowgirls Get the Blues was released. k.d. lang performed the music. Two singles were...
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Nov 5, 20231 min read


1973 - Ringo - Ringo Starr
50 Years Ago - 1973 Ringo Starr released his third album Ringo. The album is noted for the participation of all four former Beatles, and...
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Nov 4, 20231 min read


11/4 & 5/23 - Time To Change the Clocks Again
Saturday & Sunday 11/4 & 5/23 Celebrate: Saturday Book Lovers Day King Tut Day Learn to Homebrew Day National Bison Day National Candy...
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Nov 4, 20233 min read


1973 - Abandoned Luncheonette - Daryl Hall & John Oates
50 Years Ago - 1973 Daryl Hall & John Oates released their second album Abandoned Luncheonette. The album featured "She's Gone" which...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read


11/3/23 - Candy Use By, Toilet Paper Evolves, and Favorite Sides
Friday 11/3/23 Celebrate: Cliche Day Fountain Pen Day Give Someone a Dollar Today Day Love Your Lawyer Day National Housewife Day...
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Nov 3, 20234 min read


1983 - What a Feelin' - Irene Cara
40 Years Ago - 1983 Irene Cara released her second album What a Feelin' The album featured the big #1 smash from the movies....
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Nov 2, 20231 min read


11223 - Almonds, Candy, and November Entertainment
Thursday 11/2/23 Celebrate: All Souls' Day Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day Cookie Monster Day International Project Management Day...
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Nov 2, 20233 min read


1983 - Break Out - Pointer Sisters
40 Years Ago - 1983 The Pointer Sisters released their tenth album Break Out. This album was a smash and produced huge singles. "I Need...
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Nov 1, 20231 min read

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