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Jun 30, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Al Jarreau Releases Breakin' Away.

On this day June 30, 1981, Al Jarreau released his eighth studio album Breakin' Away, a smooth and genre-blending record that became one of the most successful albums of his career. It reached number 9 on the US Billboard charts and climbed to number 1 on both the R&B and Jazz charts, showcasing Jarreau’s unmatched ability to cross musical boundaries.

Breakin' Away featured a rich mix of jazz, soul, pop, and R&B. The album included standout tracks like We're in This Love Together and Easy...

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