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On This Day January 31 1984 - Footloose Soundtrack by Various Artists Was Released
On this day January 31 1984, the Footloose soundtrack by Various Artists was released, becoming one of the defining movie soundtracks of the decade. Packed with high energy pop and rock songs, the album captured the youthful spirit rebellion and movement that defined the film and much of mid...- Pete
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On This Day January 27 1984 - Christine McVie by Christine McVie Was Released
On this day January 27 1984, Christine McVie released her self titled solo album, marking a personal creative moment outside her work with Fleetwood Mac. The album leaned into polished pop rock with warm melodies and introspective songwriting, highlighting McVie’s distinctive voice and...- Pete
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On This Day September 1 1984 – Jimmy Buffett Released Riddles in the Sand
On this day September 1 1984, Jimmy Buffett released his thirteenth studio album Riddles in the Sand. This album marked a stylistic shift as Buffett leaned more into country influences while keeping his signature storytelling and coastal charm. Songs like Who's the Blonde Stranger and Bigger...- Pete
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On This Day August 10 1984 – Voivod Released War and Pain
On this day August 10 1984, Canadian metal band Voivod unleashed their debut album, War and Pain. Known for its raw aggression and futuristic dystopian themes, the album marked the beginning of Voivod’s long and influential career in heavy metal. War and Pain combined thrash intensity with punk...- Pete
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On This Day July 23 1984 – Hard to Hold by Rick Springfield Was Released
On this day July 23 1984, Hard to Hold was released, marking the seventh studio album from Rick Springfield and serving as the soundtrack to his feature film of the same name. The album combined Springfield’s polished rock sound with songs that reflected the themes of the movie, centering around...- Pete
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On This Day: July 16, 1984 – Sade Releases Debut Album Diamond Life
On this day July 16, 1984, Sade released her debut album Diamond Life, introducing the world to a smooth, stylish sound that blended soul, jazz, and pop with effortless sophistication. The album reached number 5 on the Billboard 200 and topped the charts in France, Germany, Austria, the...- Pete
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On This Day: July 9, 1984 – The Time Released Their Third Album Ice Cream Castle
On this day July 9, 1984, The Time released their third studio album Ice Cream Castle, delivering a funky and energetic follow up that helped define their signature sound. Produced with heavy involvement from Prince under the pseudonym Jamie Starr, the album blended Minneapolis funk, new wave...- Pete
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On This Day: July 7, 1984 - Icon Released Their Self Titled Debut Album
On this day July 7, 1984, Icon released their self titled debut album and made their first mark on the heavy metal scene of the 1980s. The Arizona based band delivered a sound that combined melodic hooks with a hard edged guitar style, fitting right in with the growing wave of American metal...- Pete
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On This Day: July 6, 1984 - Public Image Ltd Released This Is What You Want… This Is What You Get
On this day July 6, 1984, Public Image Ltd released their fourth studio album This Is What You Want... This Is What You Get, marking a shift toward a more structured, accessible sound while still carrying their post punk roots. With John Lydon as the driving force, the album featured reworked...- Pete
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