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Oct 25, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 25, 1984 – Culture Club Released Waking Up With The House On Fire.

On this day October 25, 1984, Culture Club released their third studio album Waking Up With The House On Fire, following the massive global success of Colour By Numbers. The album continued the band’s mix of pop, soul, and new wave with Boy George’s distinctive vocals and colorful flair leading the way.

Waking Up With The House On Fire featured songs such as The War Song, Mistake...

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