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  1. On This Day October 16 1989 - Debbie Harry Released the Album Def, Dumb & Blonde

    On This Day October 16 1989 - Debbie Harry Released the Album Def, Dumb & Blonde

    On this day October 16 1989, Debbie Harry released her third solo album Def, Dumb & Blonde, marking a confident return to her rock and new wave roots. After experimenting with different styles in her earlier solo work, this album brought back the punch and attitude that made her a pop culture...
  2. On This Day October 15 1984 - Julian Lennon Released the Debut Album Valotte

    On This Day October 15 1984 - Julian Lennon Released the Debut Album Valotte

    On this day October 15 1984, Julian Lennon released his debut album Valotte, introducing himself to the world as a talented singer and songwriter with a smooth pop rock sound. The album’s melodic tone and introspective lyrics drew comparisons to his famous father, John Lennon, but Julian...
  3. On This Day October 15 1986 - Elton John Released the Album Leather Jackets

    On This Day October 15 1986 - Elton John Released the Album Leather Jackets

    On this day October 15 1986, Elton John released his twentieth studio album Leather Jackets, a record that reflected the musical transition of the mid 1980s. Known for its polished production and signature Elton flair, the album featured a mix of upbeat rock tracks and melodic pop moments...
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  4. On This Day October 14 1986 - Wang Chung Released the Album Mosaic

    On This Day October 14 1986 - Wang Chung Released the Album Mosaic

    On this day October 14 1986, Wang Chung released Mosaic, their fourth studio album and one that cemented their place in 80s pop culture. Known for its sleek production and catchy hooks, the album blended dance rhythms with rock energy and a distinctly modern sound. Mosaic featured some of the...
  5. On This Day October 12 1984 - Hall and Oates Released Their Twelfth Album Big Bam Boom

    On This Day October 12 1984 - Hall and Oates Released Their Twelfth Album Big Bam Boom

    On this day October 12 1984, Hall and Oates released their twelfth studio album Big Bam Boom, a bold and modern pop record that embraced the electronic production style of the mid 1980s. The album continued their run of chart topping success while pushing their sound into new territory with...
  6. On This Day October 4 1982 – H2O Was Released by Hall & Oates

    On This Day October 4 1982 – H2O Was Released by Hall & Oates

    On this day October 4 1982, H2O by Hall & Oates was released. The duo’s eleventh studio album marked one of the peak moments of their career, blending polished pop rock with soulful hooks and instantly memorable melodies. It became one of their most commercially successful records and a defining...
  7. On This Day 1989 – Runaway Horses Was Released by Belinda Carlisle

    On This Day 1989 – Runaway Horses Was Released by Belinda Carlisle

    In 1989, Runaway Horses by Belinda Carlisle was released. It was her third solo album and a vibrant showcase of her evolution as a pop artist, blending lush production, heartfelt lyrics, and soaring melodies into one of her most successful works. The album featured several hit singles...
  8. On This Day October 3 1988 – Flying Colours Was Released by Chris de Burgh

    On This Day October 3 1988 – Flying Colours Was Released by Chris de Burgh

    On this day October 3 1988, Flying Colours by Chris de Burgh was released. It was the singer songwriter’s ninth studio album and continued his tradition of blending heartfelt storytelling with melodic pop rock, delivering a collection of songs filled with emotional depth and memorable hooks...
  9. On This Day September 1 1981 – Private Eyes Released

    On This Day September 1 1981 – Private Eyes Released

    On this day September 1 1981, Hall and Oates released their tenth studio album, Private Eyes. Coming off the success of Voices the previous year, the duo leaned further into their polished mix of pop, soul, and rock with a cleaner production style that matched the rising influence of music...
  10. On This Day August 20 1986 - Fore Huey Lewis and the News 4th Album

    On This Day August 20 1986 - Fore Huey Lewis and the News 4th Album

    On this day August 20 1986, Huey Lewis and the News released their fourth studio album Fore. The record delivered four Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, including the chart topping hit Stuck with You. With its upbeat sound and polished production, the album showcased the band at the height of...
  11. On This Day August 20 1983 - The Rolling Stones Signed a 28 Million Dollar Recording Contract with CBS

    On This Day August 20 1983 - The Rolling Stones Signed a 28 Million Dollar Recording Contract with CBS

    On this day August 20 1986, Huey Lewis and the News released their fourth studio album Fore. The record delivered four Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles, including the chart topping hit Stuck with You. With its upbeat sound and polished production, the album showcased the band at the height of...
  12. On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man

    On this day August 8 1983, An Innocent Man was released, marking Billy Joel’s ninth studio album and one of the most beloved records of his career. A stylistic tribute to the sounds of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the album was Joel’s nostalgic love letter to the music that shaped his youth...
  13. On This Day August 1 1986 – Crowded House Released Their Album Crowded House

    On This Day August 1 1986 – Crowded House Released Their Album Crowded House

    On this day August 1 1986, Crowded House released their self titled debut album. Formed by Neil Finn after the split of Split Enz, the band brought a fresh melodic pop rock sound that quickly earned critical acclaim and international success. The album featured the massive hit Don’t Dream It’s...
  14. On This Day August 1 1983 – Bette Midler Released Her Album No Frills

    On This Day August 1 1983 – Bette Midler Released Her Album No Frills

    On this day August 1 1983, No Frills was released as the sixth studio album by Bette Midler. Best known for her theatrical flair and emotional ballads, Midler took a fresh turn with this release, embracing a more modern rock and new wave influence while still delivering her signature charm and...
  15. 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 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...
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