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  1. On This Day August 10 1983 – Rufus Released Stompin at the Savoy Live Album

    On This Day August 10 1983 – Rufus Released Stompin at the Savoy Live Album

    On this day August 10 1983, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan released the double album Stompin at the Savoy Live Album. The project included a dynamic live performance recorded at the Savoy Theatre in New York City along with four brand new studio tracks. It highlighted the full power of Rufus on...
  2. On This Day August 8 1983 – The Chameleons Released Their Debut Album Script of the Bridge

    On This Day August 8 1983 – The Chameleons Released Their Debut Album Script of the Bridge

    On this day August 8 1983, Script of the Bridge was released by The Chameleons, marking their debut studio album and introducing their richly textured post punk sound to the world. Hailing from Manchester, the band delivered a powerful blend of atmospheric guitar work, emotional vocals, and...
  3. On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On this day August 8 1983, An Innocent Man was released, marking Billy Joel’s ninth studio album and one of the most beloved records of his career. A stylistic tribute to the sounds of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the album was Joel’s nostalgic love letter to the music that shaped his youth...
  4. On This Day August 5 1983 – Punch The Clock By Elvis Costello And The Attractions Was Released

    On This Day August 5 1983 – Punch The Clock By Elvis Costello And The Attractions Was Released

    On this day August 5 1983, Punch The Clock by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a shift toward a more polished, radio friendly sound. Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, the album blended pop hooks with Costello’s sharp lyricism...
  5. On This Day August 5 1983 – Cold Blooded By Rick James Was Released

    On This Day August 5 1983 – Cold Blooded By Rick James Was Released

    On this day August 5 1983, Cold Blooded by Rick James was released, marking his seventh studio album and another bold chapter in his trailblazing funk career. With a sound that pushed deeper into synth driven production, the album fused R and B, pop, and rock influences into a hard hitting...
  6. On This Day August 2 1983 – Lawyers In Love By Jackson Browne Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1983 – Lawyers In Love By Jackson Browne Was Released

    On this day August 2 1983, Lawyers in Love by Jackson Browne was released, marking his seventh studio album and a noticeable shift in sound and tone. Moving away from the more introspective style of his earlier work, Browne embraced a sharper, satirical edge with this release, blending rock...
  7. On This Day July 21 1983 – Shonen Knife Released Their Third Album Burning Farm

    On This Day July 21 1983 – Shonen Knife Released Their Third Album Burning Farm

    On this day July 21 1983, Shonen Knife released their third album, Burning Farm. The release marked a major turning point for the all female Japanese trio, bringing their raw, joyful punk pop sound to a wider underground audience and kicking off a cult following that would grow steadily through...
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  8. On This Day: July 11, 1983 – Robert Plant Releases The Principle of Moments

    On This Day: July 11, 1983 – Robert Plant Releases The Principle of Moments

    On this day July 11, 1983, Robert Plant released his second solo album The Principle of Moments, a bold step forward that cemented his identity outside of Led Zeppelin. Rather than looking back, Plant leaned into the evolving sounds of the early 80s, delivering a set of songs that fused...
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  9. On This Day: July 11, 1983 – Shalamar Releases The Look

    On This Day: July 11, 1983 – Shalamar Releases The Look

    On this day July 11, 1983, Shalamar released their seventh studio album The Look, a sleek and stylish blend of R&B, funk, and early 80s dance pop that marked the end of an era for the group. Featuring the final appearance of both Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley, the album closed out the group’s...
  10. On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Wham Released Their Debut Album Fantastic

    On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Wham Released Their Debut Album Fantastic

    On this day July 9, 1983, Wham released their debut album Fantastic, introducing the world to the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley and setting the stage for one of the most successful pop acts of the decade. With its mix of youthful energy, dance beats, and sharp vocals, the album...
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