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  1. On This Day August 9 1980 – George Benson Released His Album Give Me the Night

    On This Day August 9 1980 – George Benson Released His Album Give Me the Night

    On this day August 9 1980, George Benson released his eighteenth album, Give Me the Night, marking a high point in his transition from jazz guitarist to crossover pop and R&B star. Produced by Quincy Jones, the album delivered a polished, groove-heavy sound that perfectly suited the early 80s...
  2. On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On This Day August 4 1980 – John Lennon And Yoko Ono Began Recording Their Double Fantasy Album

    On this day August 4 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began recording their Double Fantasy album, marking the start of a highly anticipated musical comeback for Lennon after five years away from the spotlight. Recorded at the Hit Factory in New York City, the sessions were deeply personal...
  3. On This Day July 19, 1980 – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Hit Number One

    On This Day July 19, 1980 – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Hit Number One

    On this day July 19, 1980, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two straight weeks through August 1. It also topped the charts in Canada and became one of the most recognizable songs of Joel’s career. Released as a...
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  4. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released

    On this day July 18, 1980, Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen was released and introduced a bold new voice in the rising post punk scene. As the band’s debut album, Crocodiles delivered a blend of shadowy atmosphere, sharp guitar work, and poetic introspection that immediately set it apart from...
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  5. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released

    On this day July 18, 1980, Closer by Joy Division was released in the United Kingdom, just two months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. As the band’s second and final studio album, Closer was both a critical milestone and a haunting farewell. The record marked a deeper dive into...
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