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  1. On This Day September 14 1987 – Always Guaranteed Album by Cliff Richard Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Always Guaranteed Album by Cliff Richard Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Cliff Richard released his 28th studio album Always Guaranteed. Produced by Alan Tarney, the album became one of Richard’s biggest successes of the decade, peaking at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and remaining a steady seller well into 1988. Always Guaranteed...
  2. On This Day September 14 1981 – Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Diana Ross Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Diana Ross Twelfth Album Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Diana Ross released her twelfth studio album Why Do Fools Fall in Love. It was her first album after leaving Motown Records, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her career with RCA. The album featured the title track, a cover of the Frankie Lymon and the...
  3. On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Billy Joel released his live album Songs in the Attic. The record was designed to reintroduce material from his earlier albums to a wider audience who had discovered him through the massive success of The Stranger and 52nd Street. Recorded during concerts in the...
  4. On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On this day September 14 1984, Dokken released their second studio album Tooth and Nail through Elektra Records. After a rocky debut, this album showed the band pushing harder into melodic heavy metal with crunchy riffs, soaring leads, and more polished production. It was also the first Dokken...
  5. On This Day September 13 1988 – Truth and Soul Fishbone 2nd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Truth and Soul Fishbone 2nd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Truth and Soul was released, the second studio album by Fishbone. Known for their eclectic style, the band delivered a powerful mix of funk, punk, ska, and hard rock, creating one of their most acclaimed records. The album included the band’s energetic cover of...
  6. On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Them was released, the third studio album by King Diamond. Known for his theatrical style and haunting falsetto vocals, King Diamond crafted Them as the first part of a chilling concept story that continued with Conspiracy. The album told a gothic horror tale...
  7. On This Day September 13 1988 – See the Light Jeff Healey Band Debut Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – See the Light Jeff Healey Band Debut Album

    On this day September 13 1988, See the Light was released, marking the debut album of the Jeff Healey Band. The Canadian blues rock group, fronted by the blind guitarist Jeff Healey, quickly gained attention for his innovative playing style and soulful voice. The album featured the standout...
  8. On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Power was released, marking the second studio album by Ice-T. Building on the momentum of his debut, this record pushed him further into the spotlight as one of rap’s boldest and most influential voices of the decade. Power delivered hard hitting tracks like I’m...
  9. On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today Suicidal Tendencies 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today was released, marking the third studio album by Suicidal Tendencies. The record signaled a shift in the band’s sound, moving further into thrash metal while maintaining their hardcore roots. The album’s title...
  10. On This Day September 13 1987 – Ancient Heart Tanita Tikaram Debut Album

    On This Day September 13 1987 – Ancient Heart Tanita Tikaram Debut Album

    On this day September 13 1987, Ancient Heart was released, marking the debut album of British singer songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Featuring the hit single Twist in My Sobriety, the album showcased her distinctive voice and introspective songwriting, setting her apart from many other pop artists of...
  11. On This Day September 13 1985 – In Square Circle Stevie Wonder 20th Album

    On This Day September 13 1985 – In Square Circle Stevie Wonder 20th Album

    On this day September 13 1985, In Square Circle was released by Stevie Wonder, marking his 20th studio album. The record featured the smash hit Part-Time Lover, which soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Wonder’s continued dominance in the music world. The album blended...
  12. On This Day September 13 1986 – Take My Breath Away by Berlin Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day September 13 1986 – Take My Breath Away by Berlin Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day September 13 1986, Take My Breath Away by Berlin reached the number 1 spot on the U.S. charts. Featured in the blockbuster film Top Gun, the ballad became one of the decade’s most iconic love songs and a defining moment in both Berlin’s career and 1980s pop culture. Written by...
  13. On This Day September 13 1989 – Foreign Affair by Tina Turner Released

    On This Day September 13 1989 – Foreign Affair by Tina Turner Released

    On this day September 13 1989, Tina Turner released her album Foreign Affair. Building on the success of her 1980s comeback, the record showcased her powerful voice across a mix of rock, pop, and soulful ballads. The album featured the international hit The Best, which became one of Turner’s...
  14. On This Day September 12 1984 – Like This by The dBs Third Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1984 – Like This by The dBs Third Album Released

    On this day September 12 1984, The dBs released their third studio album Like This. Following the departure of founding member Chris Stamey, the record showcased a shift in the band’s sound, leaning more into jangly pop rock while still keeping elements of their quirky, offbeat style. The album...
  15. On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 16 1985, Kiss released their thirteenth studio album Asylum. With glam metal at its peak, the record embraced the flashy, high energy style of the era while keeping the band’s hard rock roots intact. The album featured the hit single Tears Are Falling, which became a fan...
  16. On This Day September 11 1984 – Stop Making Sense Soundtrack by Talking Heads Released

    On This Day September 11 1984 – Stop Making Sense Soundtrack by Talking Heads Released

    On this day September 11 1984, Talking Heads released the soundtrack album Stop Making Sense, recorded during their groundbreaking live performances at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the accompanying concert film and album became iconic representations of the...
  17. On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1984 – Suddenly by Billy Ocean Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1984, Billy Ocean released his fifth studio album Suddenly. The record marked a breakthrough moment in his career, establishing him as one of the most successful soul and pop artists of the decade. The album featured major hits including Caribbean Queen (No More Love on...
  18. On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1983, UB40 released their fourth studio album Labour of Love. The record became one of the band’s most successful releases, earning international acclaim for its smooth reggae interpretations of classic songs. Labour of Love included the band’s chart topping cover of...
  19. On This Day September 12 1983 – Heads or Tales by Saga Fifth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1983 – Heads or Tales by Saga Fifth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1983, Saga released their fifth studio album Heads or Tales. Known for their progressive rock roots, the Canadian band leaned into a more accessible, polished sound with this record, while still keeping their signature complexity and theatrical flair. The album featured...
  20. On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On This Day September 12 1981 – Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called by Simple Minds Double LP Released

    On this day September 12 1981, Simple Minds released their double LP Sons and Fascination Sister Feelings Called. Produced by Steve Hillage, the project captured the band at a creative peak, blending driving rhythms, atmospheric keyboards, and post punk experimentation into a sound that pointed...
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