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  1. 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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    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
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    On This Day, October 18, 1988 - Martika Released Her Self-Titled Debut Album

    On this day, October 18, 1988, Martika released her self-titled debut album Martika. The album became a breakout success, fueled by the hit single “Toy Soldiers,” which reached #1 on the Billboard charts. Blending pop with emotional storytelling, Martika’s debut quickly established her as a...

  3. Toy Soldiers (1984)

    Title: Toy Soldiers Tagline: They challenge the terrorist - Death squad! They are young soldiers Genre: Drama,Action,Thriller Director: David Fisher Cast: Jason Miller,Cleavon Little,Terri Garber,Tim Robbins,Tracy Scoggins,Rodolfo de Anda,Douglas Warhit,Willard E. Pugh,Jim...
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