On this day July 13, 1985, A View to a Kill by Duran Duran became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 from July 13 through July 26, becoming the only James Bond theme to ever reach number one in
On this day July 13, 1985, the world witnessed one of the most historic music events of the 1980s as the Live Aid benefit concert took place in both London and Philadelphia. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the global broadcast was created to
On this day July 13, 1987, Terence Trent DArby released his debut album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent DArby , a bold and confident arrival that shook up the pop, soul, and rock charts with style, swagger, and undeniable talent. The album reached
On this day July 12, 1986, Holding Back the Years by Simply Red became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 12 through July 18 and also reached number one in Canada and Ireland.
On this day July 12, 1986, Bananarama released their third studio album True Confessions , a pop powerhouse that featured the global smash hit Venus and solidified their place as one of the defining girl groups of the decade. The album reached number 15 on
On this day July 12, 1982, the official soundtrack to Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released, bringing the musical energy of the hit Broadway adaptation to record stores just ahead of the film’s nationwide debut. Featuring performances by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, the
On this day July 12, 1988, Brian Wilson released his self-titled debut solo album Brian Wilson , marking his long awaited return to the spotlight after years away from full time music making. As the creative force behind much of the Beach Boys’ most innovative
On this day July 12, 1989, hardcore band Sick of It All released their debut album Blood Sweat and No Tears, a raw and uncompromising blast of New York hardcore that became a cornerstone of the genre. Packed with 19 tracks in just over 28
On this day July 11, 1988, The Escape Club released their second studio album Wild Wild West , a high energy record that delivered one of the most recognizable hits of late 80s pop rock. The album blended elements of dance rock, new wave, and
On this day July 11, 1988, Joy Division released the compilation album Substance , bringing together the band’s influential singles, B sides, and standout tracks into one essential collection. While the band’s original run was short lived due to the tragic death of frontman Ian