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Apr 12, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: April 12, 1980 – Ambrosia Released One Eighty.

On this day April 12, 1980, Ambrosia released their fourth studio album One Eighty, marking a shift in style that leaned more into smooth, radio friendly soft rock. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 25 on the Billboard 200 and producing some of the band’s most recognizable hits.

One Eighty featured the chart topping singles Biggest Part of Me and You're the Only Woman, both of which became staples of early 80s adult contemporary radio. The album’s title hinted at a musical...

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