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Aug 19, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 19 1985 - The Family Released Their Debut Album The Family.

On this day August 19 1985, The Family released their self titled debut album. Created under the guidance of Prince, the project was one of the earliest releases on his Paisley Park label and featured a mix of funk, pop, and jazz influences. Though the band only released this one album, it made a lasting impression, particularly with the original version of Nothing Compares 2 U, later made famous by Sinéad O’Connor...

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