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Oct 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 9 1987 – Unchain My Heart by Joe Cocker Was Released.

On this day October 9 1987, Unchain My Heart was released, the eleventh studio album by Joe Cocker. The album showcased Cocker’s signature soulful vocals and passionate delivery, blending rock, blues, and rhythm and blues into a powerful collection of songs that highlighted his enduring artistry.

The title track Unchain My Heart, a reimagined version of the Ray Charles classic, became one of Cocker’s most...

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