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Released Today September 12, 1983: Labour of Love by UB40 Released
On this day September 12, 1983, UB40 released their fourth studio album Labour of Love, which became a major commercial success. The album reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard charts and topped the charts in the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand. Labour of Love featured the band’s famous cover of...- Pete
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- 1983 80s music labour of love red red wine ub40
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Premiered in Syndication Today September, 12, 1983
On this day September 12, 1983, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the animated series based on the popular Hasbro toy line, premiered in syndication. The series quickly became a fan favorite and ran for two seasons, producing 95 action-packed episodes. The show followed the G.I. Joe team as they...- Pete
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- 1983 80s cartoons g.i. joe a real american hero
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Released Today September 10, 1983: The Littles Premiered on ABC
On this day September 10, 1983, the animated series The Littles made its debut on ABC. The show, based on the popular children’s book series by John Peterson, followed the adventures of tiny, human-like creatures with tails who live secretly within the walls of houses. The Littles ran for three...- Pete
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- 1983 80s cartoons the littles
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On This Day September 10, 1983: Maniac by Michael Sembello Became the #1 Song in America
On this September 10, 1983, Michael Sembello’s hit Maniac shot to the top of the U.S. charts, becoming the #1 song in America from September 10 to September 23. The song also hit #1 in Canada, propelled to success by its prominent feature in the popular 1983 film Flashdance. The song’s...- Pete
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- 1983 80s music maniac michael sembello
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On This Day September 9, 1983: Nightmares Hit Theaters
On this day September 9, 1983, the horror anthology film Nightmares, directed by Joseph Sargent, was released. With a star-studded cast that included Emilio Estevez, Lance Henriksen, Cristina Raines, Veronica Cartwright, and Richard Masur, the film aimed to deliver four spine-chilling tales in...- Pete
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- 1983 80s movies nightmares
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Boone (1983)
Title: Boone Genre: Drama Creator: Earl Hamner, Jr. Cast: Ronnie Claire Edwards, Barry Corbin, Amanda Peterson, Tom Byrd, William Phipps, Chris Hebert, Robyn Lively, Lisa Blount First aired: Sep 26, 1983 Last air date: Aug 11, 1984 Overview: Boone Sawyer, who aspires to a...- Pete
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- 1983 80s television shows 80s tv boone
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- Forum: 80s Television Guide
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Today September 5, 1983: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Premiered
On this day September 5, 1983, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered in syndication, launching what would become one of the most iconic animated series of the 80s. Running for two seasons and producing an impressive 131 episodes, the show introduced viewers to the heroic He-Man and...- Pete
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- 1983 80s cartoons he-man masters of the universe
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On This Day, September 3, 1983: Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams” Reached #1 on the US Billboard Charts
On this day September 3, 1983, Eurythmics’ iconic hit “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” soared to the top of the US Billboard charts, claiming the #1 spot from September 3 to 9. This synth-pop anthem not only dominated the American charts but also reached #1 in Canada and France, solidifying its...- Pete
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- 1983 80s music eurythmics sweet dreams (are made of this)
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Released Today August 31, 1983: Lionel Richie “All Night Long”
On this day August 31, 1983, Lionel Richie released the timeless hit “All Night Long,” which would go on to dominate the charts. The song became the #1 hit in America, holding the top spot from November 12 to December 9. Its infectious rhythm and catchy lyrics also earned it the #1 position in...- Pete
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- 1983 80s music all night long lionel richie
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Today August 26, 1983 - “Fire and Ice” Premieres
On this day August 26, 1983, the animated fantasy film Fire and Ice made its debut in theaters. Directed by Ralph Bakshi and featuring the voices of Susan Tyrrell, Maggie Roswell, William Ostrander, Stephen Mendel, and Steve Sandor, the film showcased Bakshi’s unique rotoscope animation style...- Pete
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- 1983 80s movies fire and ice
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On This Day: August 26, 1983 - “Strange Brew” Hits Theaters
On this day August 26, 1983, the cult classic comedy “Strange Brew” hit theaters, starring the hilarious duo Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. The film, which became an iconic piece of Canadian pop culture, follows the misadventures of brothers Bob and Doug McKenzie as they attempt to expose a...- Pete
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- 1983 80s movies strange brew
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Today August 22, 1983 - Depeche Mode Releases Construction Time Again
On this day August 22, 1983, Depeche Mode dropped their third album, Construction Time Again. This album marked a significant evolution in the band's sound, introducing a more industrial and politically charged tone. The release was a commercial success, reaching #6 on the UK charts and...- Pete
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- 1983 80s music construction time again depeche mode
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August 20, 1983: Heart Released “Passionworks”
On August 20, 1983, the legendary rock band Heart released their seventh studio album, “Passionworks.” This album marked a new chapter in their musical journey and achieved notable chart success, reaching #39 on the Billboard charts in the United States and climbing to an impressive #7 in Canada.- Pete
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- 1983 80s music heart passionworks
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HipHop 80s Wednesdays 07/24/24: Herbie Hancock's "Rockit"
For this week's **Hip-Hop 80s Wednesdays** on our forum, let's dive into the classic instrumental track "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock. Released in 1983, "Rockit" is a pioneering fusion of hip-hop and electronic music. Known for its groundbreaking use of turntablism, this track brought the...- Pete
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- 1983 80s hip hop 80s music herbie hancock rock it
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The Cabbage Patch Kids Riots of 1983
Do you remember the riot over the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls in November of 1983?- Pete
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- 1983 cabbage patch kids dolls riots 1983 christmas 1983
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