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  1. On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On This Day September 29, 1980 – Lady by Kenny Rogers Was Released

    On this day September 29, 1980 Lady by Kenny Rogers was released. The heartfelt ballad, written and produced by Lionel Richie, became one of Rogers’ most successful and enduring hits, showcasing his smooth vocals and emotional delivery. Lady quickly climbed the charts and became a crossover...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 29, 1984 Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution became the number one song in America. Featured on the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and film soundtrack, the song captured the explosive energy, creativity, and genre blending brilliance that defined Prince’s career...
  3. On This Day 1981 – Physical by Olivia Newton-John Was Released

    On This Day 1981 – Physical by Olivia Newton-John Was Released

    On this day in 1981 Physical by Olivia Newton-John was released. The single became one of the most iconic pop songs of the decade, redefining her career and cementing her status as one of the era’s most successful artists. Physical combined an irresistible beat with bold, playful lyrics...
  4. On This Day September 28, 1982 – Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1982 – Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1982 Heartbreaker by Dionne Warwick was released. The legendary singer’s 23rd studio album marked one of the most successful chapters of her career during the 1980s, blending soulful vocals with polished pop production and memorable songwriting. Produced and primarily...
  5. On This Day September 27, 1989 – Listen to Your Heart by Roxette Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 27, 1989 – Listen to Your Heart by Roxette Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 27, 1989 Listen to Your Heart by Roxette reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a major milestone in the Swedish duo’s rise to international fame. Featured on their hit album Look Sharp, the song became one of their most iconic ballads and a defining anthem of...
  6. On This Day September 27, 1984 – Alphaville Released Their Debut Album Forever Young

    On This Day September 27, 1984 – Alphaville Released Their Debut Album Forever Young

    On this day September 27, 1984 Forever Young by Alphaville was released. The debut album from the German synth pop group became one of the defining releases of the decade, blending catchy melodies, atmospheric production, and thoughtful lyrics into a sound that helped shape the direction of 80s...
  7. On This Day September 26, 1989 – Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1989 – Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1989 Flying Cowboys by Rickie Lee Jones was released. The album marked a creative resurgence for the acclaimed singer songwriter, blending elements of jazz, pop, and rock into a sophisticated and deeply personal collection of songs. Produced by Walter Becker of Steely...
  8. On This Day September 26, 1987 – Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 26, 1987 Whitney Houston’s powerful ballad Didn't We Almost Have It All reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, continuing her record breaking dominance of the charts in the 1980s. The song was the second single from her multi platinum album Whitney and showcased the...
  9. On This Day September 26, 1989 – Big Trash by Thompson Twins Was Released

    On This Day September 26, 1989 – Big Trash by Thompson Twins Was Released

    On this day September 26, 1989 Big Trash by Thompson Twins was released. The band’s seventh studio album marked a shift in their sound, blending pop, rock, and electronic elements into a more mature and experimental approach while still maintaining their signature melodic style. Big Trash...
  10. On This Day September 25, 1989 – Tears for Fears Released The Seeds of Love

    On This Day September 25, 1989 – Tears for Fears Released The Seeds of Love

    On this day September 25, 1989 Tears for Fears released their third studio album, The Seeds of Love. The album represented a bold artistic leap for the band, moving away from their synth-driven new wave roots toward a more organic sound influenced by jazz, soul, and classic pop. The record...
  11. On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On this day September 24, 1984 David Bowie released his sixteenth studio album, Tonight. Following the massive success of Let’s Dance, Bowie shifted toward a more relaxed and pop influenced sound, blending reggae, soul, and rock elements throughout the record. The album included the hit single...
  12. On This Day September 24, 1988 – Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 24, 1988 – Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 24, 1988 Bobby McFerrin’s single Don’t Worry Be Happy reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the top song in the country. Featured on his album Simple Pleasures, the track stood out for its entirely a cappella arrangement, with McFerrin using only his voice...
  13. On This Day September 24, 1987 – Wendy and Lisa Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day September 24, 1987 – Wendy and Lisa Released Their Debut Album

    On this day September 24, 1987 Wendy & Lisa released their self titled debut album, Wendy and Lisa. After departing from Prince’s band The Revolution, the duo struck out on their own with a record that showcased their talents as songwriters, vocalists, and multi instrumentalists. The album...
  14. On This Day September 24, 1985 – Diana Ross Released Eaten Alive

    On This Day September 24, 1985 – Diana Ross Released Eaten Alive

    On this day September 24, 1985 Diana Ross released her sixteenth studio album, Eaten Alive. The record brought together an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and pop legend Michael Jackson, who co wrote and sang on the title track. The album featured songs...
  15. On This Day September 24, 1983 – Tell Her About It by Billy Joel Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 24, 1983 – Tell Her About It by Billy Joel Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 24, 1983 Billy Joel’s single Tell Her About It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the top song in the country. The track was part of his hit album An Innocent Man and showcased Joel’s tribute to the Motown sound that heavily influenced his music. With...
  16. On This Day September 23, 1980 – Barbra Streisand Released Guilty

    On This Day September 23, 1980 – Barbra Streisand Released Guilty

    On this day September 23, 1980 Barbra Streisand released her twenty second studio album, Guilty. Produced in collaboration with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, the album became one of Streisand’s most successful releases, blending her powerful vocals with Gibb’s distinctive songwriting and...
  17. On This Day September 23, 1989 – Girl I’m Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 23, 1989 – Girl I’m Gonna Miss You by Milli Vanilli Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 23, 1989 Milli Vanilli’s single Girl I’m Gonna Miss You reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the top song in the country. Taken from their album All or Nothing, the track showcased the group’s signature pop and R&B blend that resonated strongly with late...
  18. On This Day July 22 1989 – Toy Soldiers by Martika Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day July 22 1989 – Toy Soldiers by Martika Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 22 1989, Toy Soldiers by Martika reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The emotional ballad stood out for its haunting melody and heartfelt lyrics, touching on the struggles of addiction and personal loss. It marked Martika’s biggest hit and earned her a place among the...
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  19. On This Day July 21 1987 – Madonna Released the Soundtrack to Who's That Girl

    On This Day July 21 1987 – Madonna Released the Soundtrack to Who's That Girl

    On this day July 21 1987, Madonna released the soundtrack to the film Who's That Girl, marking another major moment in her dominance of 1980s pop culture. The album featured four new Madonna tracks, including the upbeat title song which became a number one hit in the United States. The...
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  20. On This Day: July 12, 1986 – Bananarama Releases True Confessions

    On This Day: July 12, 1986 – Bananarama Releases True Confessions

    On this day July 12, 1986, Bananarama released their third studio album True Confessions, a pop powerhouse that featured the global smash hit Venus and solidified their place as one of the defining girl groups of the decade. The album reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 in the United States...
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