On This Day: May 16, 1988 - Fairground Attraction Released Their Debut Album The First of a Million Kisses

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On This Day: May 16, 1988 - Fairground Attraction Released Their Debut Album The First of a Million Kisses.

On this day May 16, 1988, Fairground Attraction released their debut album The First of a Million Kisses, a refreshing blend of folk, jazz and acoustic pop that stood out in the late 1980s music scene. The album was an immediate success in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Albums Chart and earning critical acclaim for its originality and charm.

Led by vocalist Eddi Reader, Fairground Attraction gained widespread attention with the hit single Perfect which topped the UK...
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