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On This Day August 2 1988 – Cocktail Soundtrack Was Released
On this day August 2 1988, the Cocktail soundtrack was released, delivering one of the most recognizable collections of pop and rock songs from the late 1980s. Featuring various artists, the album captured the vibrant, sun soaked energy of the hit film starring Tom Cruise. It blended upbeat...- 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 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...- Pete
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On This Day July 18, 1989 – UHF Soundtrack by Weird Al Yankovic Was Released
On this day July 18, 1989, the UHF soundtrack by Weird Al Yankovic was released and delivered a chaotic mix of parody songs, comedy sketches, and pop culture spoofs that matched the offbeat tone of the film. Although the movie UHF had a short theatrical run, the soundtrack quickly found a home...- Pete
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On This Day August 4, 1987 – Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Was Released
On this day August 4, 1987, the Dirty Dancing soundtrack was released and quickly became one of the most iconic albums of the decade. Featuring a mix of nostalgic 1960s classics and brand new 80s hits, the soundtrack captured the emotion and energy of the film and created a cultural moment all...- Pete
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On This Day: July 13, 1985 – Duran Duran’s A View to a Kill Hits Number One in America
On this day July 13, 1985, A View to a Kill by Duran Duran became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 from July 13 through July 26, becoming the only James Bond theme to ever reach number one in the United States. The song also hit number one in Canada, Spain...- Pete
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On This Day: July 12, 1982 – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Soundtrack Released
On this day July 12, 1982, the official soundtrack to Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released, bringing the musical energy of the hit Broadway adaptation to record stores just ahead of the film's nationwide debut. Featuring performances by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, the soundtrack...- Pete
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On This Day: July 10, 1987 – The Time of My Life Was Released from Dirty Dancing
On this day July 10, 1987, the duet (I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was released as the lead single from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. With its emotional build, sweeping melody, and unforgettable final dance scene, the song quickly became one of the most iconic...- Pete
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