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On This Day: June 3, 1989 – Rock On by Michael Damian Hits Number One

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 3, 1989 – Rock On by Michael Damian Hits Number One.

On this day June 3, 1989, Rock On by Michael Damian reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the top song in America for the week of June 3 through June 9. The track, a cover of the 1973 original by David Essex, was featured on the soundtrack for the film Dream a Little Dream and gave Damian his biggest hit as a recording artist.

The song also reached number one in Canada and became a radio staple during the summer of 1989. With its moody bassline and slick 80s production, Rock...
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