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Jul 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 9, 1983 – Wham Released Their Debut Album Fantastic.

On this day July 9, 1983, Wham released their debut album Fantastic, introducing the world to the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley and setting the stage for one of the most successful pop acts of the decade. With its mix of youthful energy, dance beats, and sharp vocals, the album captured the sound of early 80s British pop and helped usher in the second British Invasion.

Fantastic featured tracks like Young Guns, Wham Rap, and Bad Boys, all of which became hits in the United...

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