On this day August 30 1988, Other Roads by Boz Scaggs was released in Canada on both CD and vinyl. This marked the official return of Scaggs after an eight year recording break, following the success of his 1980 album Middle Man. The album blended
On this day August 30 1988, Slow Turning by John Hiatt was released. As his ninth studio album, it followed the critically acclaimed Bring the Family and solidified Hiatt’s status as one of the most respected songwriters of the decade. The album blended rock, roots,
On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form the hit country duo Brooks and Dunn. While the album did not make a huge commercial splash, it gave listeners a first look at
On this day August 30 1980, Sailing by Christopher Cross reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The smooth and soothing ballad became a defining track of the early 1980s soft rock movement, blending gentle melodies with reflective lyrics that captured a sense of
On this day August 30 1986, Higher Love by Steve Winwood reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The upbeat and soulful track became the first chart topping hit of Winwood’s solo career and brought his album Back in the High Life into the
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 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 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