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  1. Pete

    Released Today September 5, 1980: Gary Numan’s Second Solo Album Telekon

    On this day September 5, 1980, Gary Numan released his second solo album Telekon, which quickly became a milestone in his career. While the album reached #61 on the Billboard charts in the U.S., it made a massive impact in the UK, hitting #1 and cementing Numan’s status as a pioneer of...
  2. Pete

    On This Day, August 30, 1980: “Sailing” by Christopher Cross Hits #1 on the Billboard Charts

    On August 30, 1980, Christopher Cross’s hit song “Sailing” reached the top spot on the US Billboard Charts, where it remained until September 5. The soothing ballad also topped the charts in Canada and later won the prestigious Grammy Award for “Song of the Year.” Fun Fact! At the 1981 Grammy...
  3. Pete

    On This Day, August 29, 1980 - UB40 Released Their Debut Album, “Signing Off”

    On this day August 29, 1980, the British reggae band UB40 made a significant mark on the music scene with the release of their debut album, Signing Off. The album quickly climbed the charts, reaching #2 in the UK and establishing UB40 as a prominent force in the music world. Fun Fact! UB40 was...
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