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On This Day August 10 1981 – Friday Night in San Francisco Live Album Released
On this day August 10 1981, the groundbreaking live album Friday Night in San Francisco was released, showcasing the extraordinary talents of Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola, and John McLaughlin. Recorded live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on December 5 1980, the album captured a legendary...- Pete
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On This Day August 10 1981 – Bob Dylan Released His Album Shot of Love
On this day August 10 1981, Bob Dylan released his twentieth studio album, Shot of Love. This record marked the final chapter of his Christian-themed trilogy, following Slow Train Coming and Saved, and signaled a gradual return to a more secular lyrical approach. Shot of Love featured a blend...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1981 – Bryan Adams Released His Second Album You Want It You Got It
On this day July 21 1981, Bryan Adams released his second studio album, You Want It You Got It. Building on the promise of his debut, this release showcased Adams refining his style with more focused songwriting and a tighter rock sound. It was a turning point that hinted at the massive success...- Pete
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On This Day July 20, 1981 – Pleasant Dreams by The Ramones Was Released
On this day July 20, 1981, Pleasant Dreams by The Ramones was released, marking the sixth studio album from one of punk rock’s most influential bands. Known for their raw sound and no nonsense attitude, The Ramones took a slightly more polished approach on this album, experimenting with pop...- Pete
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On This Day: July 17, 1981 – Journey Releases Escape
On this day July 17, 1981, Journey released their seventh studio album Escape, a landmark record that became one of the most successful and iconic albums of the 1980s. It reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold over 9 million copies in the United States alone, securing...- Pete
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On This Day: July 11, 1981 – Def Leppard Releases High n Dry
On this day July 11, 1981, Def Leppard released their second studio album High n Dry, a gritty and energetic record that marked a major step forward in their evolution. It was their first collaboration with producer Robert John Mutt Lange, who helped sharpen the band’s sound and steer them...- Pete
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On This Day: July 8, 1981 - The Go Gos Released Their Debut Album Beauty and the Beat
On this day July 8, 1981, The Go Gos released their debut album Beauty and the Beat, a groundbreaking record that helped launch them into pop stardom and marked a major milestone for women in rock. The album combined punk influenced energy with catchy pop hooks and a carefree spirit that...- Pete
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On This Day: July 6, 1981 - Pat Benatar Released Precious Time
On this day July 6, 1981, Pat Benatar released her third studio album Precious Time, a high energy mix of rock grit and emotional edge that pushed her to the top of the charts. The album debuted strong and climbed to number one on the US Billboard charts, eventually selling over 2 million copies...- Pete
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