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1983 - It's Your Night - James Ingram
40 Years Ago - 1983 James Ingram released his debut album It's Your Night. The first single from the album is a duet with Patti Austin...
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Jul 28, 20231 min read
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7/28/23 - Hot Hacks, Subway, and Soaps Go On
Friday 7/28/23 Celebrate: Buffalo Soldiers Day National Get Gnarly Day National Hamburger Day National Milk Chocolate Day National Soccer...
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Jul 28, 20235 min read
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1983 - Madonna - Madonna
40 Years Ago - 1983 Madonna released her debut self-titled album There is not a dud on this album. I'm a big Madonna fan, and this was a...
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Jul 27, 20231 min read
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7/27/23 - Secret Word, Heat, Fans, and Senior Influencers
Thursday 7/27/23 Celebrate: Bagpipe Appreciation Day Black Women's Equal Pay Day Cross Atlantic Communications Day National Chicken...
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Jul 27, 20234 min read
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1983 - Alpha - Asia
40 Years Ago - 1983 Asia released their second album Alpha. The band feels that the sessions were too rushed as the record company wanted...
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
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7/26/23 - It Feels Illegal, Triple Peak Day, and He's Finally a Captain
Wednesday 7/26/23 Celebrate: Aunt and Uncles Day Holistic Therapy Day National All or Nothing Day National Bagelfest Day National Coffee...
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Jul 26, 20233 min read
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1998 - Flowers - Ace of Base
25 Years Ago - 1998 Ace of Base released their third album Flowers. American Singles started with the remake of "Cruel Summer." It made...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read
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7/25/23 - X (stupid???), Hot Steering Wheels, and Seafood
Tuesday 7/25/23 Celebrate: Culinarians Day Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day International Red Shoes Day Naitonal Carousel Day...
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Jul 25, 20235 min read
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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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Jul 24, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 23, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 22, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 22, 20233 min read
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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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Jul 21, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 21, 20234 min read
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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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Jul 20, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 20, 20233 min read
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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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Jul 19, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 19, 20234 min read
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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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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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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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Jul 18, 20234 min read
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