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Aug 22, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 22 1989 – Miss You Much by Janet Jackson Released.

On this day August 22 1989, Miss You Much by Janet Jackson was released as the lead single from her Rhythm Nation 1814 album. The track hit with kinetic energy combining punchy percussion, rhythmic drive, and Janet’s pinpoint vocal delivery to deliver one of the most iconic pop hits of the era.

The song moved with confidence and charisma powered by dancefloor grooves and a memorable hook that had...

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