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On This Day July 25 1981 – The One That You Love by Air Supply Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 25 1981, The One That You Love by Air Supply climbed to the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. It became the soft rock duo’s first chart topping single in the United States and marked the peak of their success during the early 80s. Written by Graham Russell, the track...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1980 – Chicago Released Their Album Chicago XIV
On this day July 21 1980, Chicago released their twelfth studio album, Chicago XIV. Known for blending rock with horns and jazz elements throughout the 1970s, the band took a more stripped down and contemporary rock approach on this record. It marked a transition point for the group as they...- Pete
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On This Day July 20, 1981 – Pleasant Dreams by The Ramones Was Released
On this day July 20, 1981, Pleasant Dreams by The Ramones was released, marking the sixth studio album from one of punk rock’s most influential bands. Known for their raw sound and no nonsense attitude, The Ramones took a slightly more polished approach on this album, experimenting with pop...- Pete
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On This Day July 19, 1982 – Donna Summer Released Her Self Titled Tenth Album
On this day July 19, 1982, Donna Summer released her self titled tenth studio album, marking a bold transition in sound and image for the former Queen of Disco. Coming off the massive success of her 1970s dance hits, this 1982 release saw her move into a more polished pop rock style while...- Pete
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On This Day: July 9, 1988 – The Flame by Cheap Trick Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 9, 1988, The Flame by Cheap Trick became the number one song in America. It stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 through July 22 and also reached number one in Canada and Australia. The emotional power ballad marked a dramatic comeback for the band, who had not seen chart...- Pete
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On This Day: July 8, 1989 - Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 8, 1989, Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals became the number one song in America. The single held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through July 14 and also hit number one in Canada. Driven by an infectious rhythm and a retro soul inspired sound, the track became one of the...- Pete
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On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and Australia, making it a global hit that helped define the sound...- Pete
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