admin On this day August 30 1985, Compromising Positions premiered in theaters. The comedy mystery starred Susan Sarandon as a bored suburban housewife and former reporter who becomes entangled in a local murder investigation after a sleazy dentist is found dead. The film combined satire, suspense,
On this day August 30 1987, Crossbow premiered on The Family Channel. Based on the legend of William Tell, the historical action series followed the Swiss folk hero as he fought for freedom against the oppressive forces of the Austrian empire. Starring Will Lyman as
On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the group’s most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and defining their place in late 80s rock history. Written by
On this day August 29 1989, Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones was released. As the band’s twenty first studio album, it marked a major return after years of internal tension and a brief creative split between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The album reestablished
On this day August 29 1989, Sleeping with the Past by Elton John was released. As his twenty second studio album, it became one of the most successful records of his late 1980s output and marked a creative tribute to the soul and R and
On this day August 29 1989, Last of the Runaways by Giant was released. As the band’s debut album, it delivered a polished mix of melodic hard rock and power ballads that fit squarely into the late 80s arena rock landscape. Fronted by vocalist and
On this day August 29 1988, Kylie Minogue broke the UK record for the most albums sold by a female artist in a single year. Her debut album Kylie had dominated the charts since its release in July, driven by a string of hit singles
On this day August 29 1980, A by Jethro Tull was released in the United Kingdom. Originally intended as a solo project by Ian Anderson, the album was eventually released under the band’s name and marked a shift in sound toward synthesizers and a more
On this day August 29 1988, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 by Helloween was released. As the third studio album from the German metal band, it completed the epic power metal saga that began with Part 1 the year before. With soaring vocals,
On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples,