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  1. On This Day: June 8, 1981 – Yoko Ono Releases Season of Glass

    On This Day: June 8, 1981 – Yoko Ono Releases Season of Glass

    On this day June 8, 1981, Yoko Ono released her debut solo album Season of Glass. Arriving just six months after the death of her husband John Lennon, the album was deeply personal, reflective, and emotionally raw. Season of Glass reached number 49 on the Billboard charts and featured songs...
  2. On This Day: June 8, 1985 – Everybody Wants to Rule the World Hits Number One

    On This Day: June 8, 1985 – Everybody Wants to Rule the World Hits Number One

    On this day June 8, 1985, Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through June 21 and also reached number one in Canada and New Zealand. With its smooth guitar riff, thoughtful lyrics, and polished...
  3. On This Day: June 7, 1988 – EPMD Releases Strictly Business

    On This Day: June 7, 1988 – EPMD Releases Strictly Business

    On this day June 7, 1988, EPMD released their debut album Strictly Business. The album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200 but reached number 1 on the Top R and B Albums chart, marking a major entrance into the golden era of hip hop. Strictly Business introduced the world to Erick Sermon...
  4. On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Girlschool Releases Screaming Blue Murder

    On this day June 7, 1982, Girlschool released their third studio album Screaming Blue Murder. As one of the leading all female bands in the British heavy metal scene, Girlschool delivered another hard hitting collection of tracks that reinforced their presence during the peak of the New Wave of...
  5. On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Stray Cats Release Built for Speed

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Stray Cats Release Built for Speed

    On this day June 7, 1982, Stray Cats released the compilation album Built for Speed in the United States. It became their breakthrough record in America, climbing all the way to number 2 on the Billboard charts and bringing rockabilly roaring back into the spotlight. Built for Speed combined...
  6. On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Chicago Releases Chicago 16

    On This Day: June 7, 1982 – Chicago Releases Chicago 16

    On this day June 7, 1982, Chicago released their thirteenth studio album Chicago 16. The album marked a major comeback for the band, reaching number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and introducing a refreshed sound for a new decade. Chicago 16 featured the hit single Hard to Say I’m Sorry, which went...
  7. On This Day: June 7, 1986 – Madonna Hits Number One with Live to Tell

    On This Day: June 7, 1986 – Madonna Hits Number One with Live to Tell

    On this day June 7, 1986, Madonna's ballad Live to Tell reached number one on the US Billboard charts. It remained the number one song in America through June 13. The single also hit number one in Canada, Italy, and Greece, further showing her international popularity at the height of the...
  8. On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Jackson Browne Releases World in Motion

    On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Jackson Browne Releases World in Motion

    On this day June 6, 1989, Jackson Browne released his ninth studio album World in Motion. The album reached number 45 on the US Billboard 200 and marked a deeper turn toward political and social themes, reflecting Browne’s outspoken activism during the decade. World in Motion blended his...
  9. On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Release In Step

    On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Release In Step

    On this day June 6, 1989, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble released their fourth studio album In Step. The album reached number 33 on the US Billboard 200 and became a powerful comeback for Vaughan, who had recently overcome years of substance abuse before entering the studio. In Step...
  10. On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Diana Ross Releases Workin’ Overtime

    On This Day: June 6, 1989 – Diana Ross Releases Workin’ Overtime

    On this day June 6, 1989, Diana Ross released her seventeenth studio album Workin’ Overtime. The album marked her return to Motown Records and a shift in musical direction as she embraced the new jack swing sound that was rising in popularity at the close of the decade. Workin’ Overtime reached...
  11. On This Day: June 6, 1988 – Britny Fox Releases Debut Album

    On This Day: June 6, 1988 – Britny Fox Releases Debut Album

    On this day June 6, 1988, Britny Fox released their self-titled debut album, according to several sources. Some listings cite alternate release dates, but this is one of the most widely accepted. The album introduced the Philadelphia based glam metal band to the mainstream, featuring hits like...
  12. On This Day: June 6, 1987 – Heart Releases Bad Animals

    On This Day: June 6, 1987 – Heart Releases Bad Animals

    On this day June 6, 1987, Heart released their ninth studio album Bad Animals, according to several sources. Some listings cite alternate release dates, but this is one of the most widely accepted. Bad Animals reached number 2 on the US Billboard charts and number 7 in the UK. With over 3...
  13. On This Day: June 6, 1986 – Genesis Releases Invisible Touch

    On This Day: June 6, 1986 – Genesis Releases Invisible Touch

    On this day June 6, 1986, Genesis released their thirteenth studio album Invisible Touch. Blending polished pop with progressive roots, the album became the band's most commercially successful release, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard charts and topping the charts in the UK, Canada, and New...
  14. On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Peter Gabriel Releases Plays Live

    On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Peter Gabriel Releases Plays Live

    On this day June 6, 1983, Peter Gabriel released Plays Live, his first live album capturing performances from his 1982 tour across the United States. The album reached number 44 on the US Billboard charts and showcased Gabriel’s growing reputation as a dynamic live performer known for...
  15. On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Crosby, Stills & Nash Release Allies

    On This Day: June 6, 1983 – Crosby, Stills & Nash Release Allies

    On this day June 6, 1983, Crosby, Stills & Nash released their live album Allies, a collection of performances that captured the trio’s signature harmonies and reflective songwriting during the early 80s. The album reached number 43 on the Billboard charts and served as both a retrospective and...
  16. On This Day: June 6, 1981 – Siouxsie and the Banshees Release Juju

    On This Day: June 6, 1981 – Siouxsie and the Banshees Release Juju

    On this day June 6, 1981, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their fourth studio album Juju, according to several sources. Some listings cite different release dates around early June, but this remains the most widely accepted. Juju reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and became a major...
  17. On This Day: June 6, 1980 – Toyah Releases The Blue Meaning

    On This Day: June 6, 1980 – Toyah Releases The Blue Meaning

    On this day June 6, 1980, British singer Toyah released her second studio album The Blue Meaning. Known for its theatrical style and genre-blending sound, the album marked a bold evolution in Toyah’s musical direction, fusing post-punk energy with new wave experimentation and surrealist themes...
  18. On This Day: June 6, 1980 – The S.O.S. Band Releases Debut Album S.O.S.

    On This Day: June 6, 1980 – The S.O.S. Band Releases Debut Album S.O.S.

    On this day June 6, 1980, The S.O.S. Band released their debut album S.O.S., introducing their signature blend of funk, R&B, and dance grooves. The Atlanta-based group quickly gained attention with their polished production, infectious rhythms, and confident vocals. The album reached number 12...
  19. On This Day: June 6, 1987 – You Keep Me Hangin' On by Kim Wilde Hits Number 1

    On This Day: June 6, 1987 – You Keep Me Hangin' On by Kim Wilde Hits Number 1

    On this day June 6, 1987, Kim Wilde reached number 1 on the US Billboard charts with her cover of You Keep Me Hangin' On. The song held the top spot in America from June 6 through June 12 and also reached number 1 in Canada, Norway, and Australia. Originally recorded by The Supremes in the...
  20. On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Tabu Ley Releases Live Album Babeti Soukous

    On This Day: June 5, 1989 – Tabu Ley Releases Live Album Babeti Soukous

    On this day June 5, 1989, Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau and the Afrisa International Orchestra released the live album Babeti Soukous. Known as one of the most influential figures in Congolese music, Tabu Ley helped shape the modern sound of soukous, a genre built on upbeat rhythms, melodic guitar...
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