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January 31, 1984 - Footloose Soundtrack Released

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On this day, January 31, 1984, the Footloose soundtrack was released, becoming one of the most iconic and successful movie soundtracks of the 80s. Featuring a mix of pop, rock, and dance tracks by various artists, the album soared to #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and sold over 9 million copies in the United States alone.

The soundtrack included two #1 singles: Footloose by Kenny Loggins and Let’s Hear It for the Boy by Deniece Williams. Other standout tracks included Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out for a Hero and Shalamar’s Dancing in the Sheets, all of which contributed to the album’s massive appeal.

Fun Fact: The song Footloose by Kenny Loggins received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song but ultimately lost to I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder.

Trivia Question: Which actor played the rebellious teenager Ren McCormack in Footloose, making it one of their breakout roles?
 
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