On This Day: April 27 1988 – Evelyn Champagne King Released Flirt | We Love the Eighties – 80s Radio, Forums, and Pop Culture Community

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now

Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Overview Discussion

Apr 27, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 27 1988 – Evelyn Champagne King Released Flirt.

On this day April 27 1988, Evelyn Champagne King released her ninth studio album Flirt. Known for her smooth voice and dancefloor anthems in the late 70s and early 80s, King continued her run of R&B hits with this release.

Flirt reached number 192 on the US Billboard 200 and made a stronger impact on the R&B charts where it peaked at number 20. The album featured a polished late 80s production style mixing upbeat tracks with slow jams that showcased King’s vocal power.

While Flirt did not...

Read the full story here...