On this day July 9, 1982, Jermaine Jackson released his ninth studio album Let Me Tickle Your Fancy. Blending R&B, pop, and funk, the album marked another chapter in his solo career as he continued to step out from under the shadow of the Jackson
On this day July 9, 1983, Wham released their debut album Fantastic, introducing the world to the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley and setting the stage for one of the most successful pop acts of the decade. With its mix of youthful energy,
On this day July 9, 1984, The Time released their third studio album Ice Cream Castle, delivering a funky and energetic follow up that helped define their signature sound. Produced with heavy involvement from Prince under the pseudonym Jamie Starr, the album blended Minneapolis funk,
On this day July 9, 1985, Aretha Franklin released her thirtieth studio album Who’s Zoomin Who, a vibrant and modern record that brought the Queen of Soul into the heart of the 1980s pop and R and B scene. With updated production from Narada Michael
On this day July 9, 1983, Every Breath You Take by The Police became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks, remaining there through September 2. The song also reached number one
On this day July 9, 1988, The Flame by Cheap Trick became the number one song in America. It stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 through July 22 and also reached number one in Canada and Australia. The emotional power ballad marked
On this day July 8, 1981, The Go Gos released their debut album Beauty and the Beat, a groundbreaking record that helped launch them into pop stardom and marked a major milestone for women in rock. The album combined punk influenced energy with catchy pop
On this day July 8, 1989, Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals became the number one song in America. The single held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through July 14 and also hit number one in Canada. Driven by an infectious rhythm
On this day July 8, 1981, Stop Draggin My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty was released as the lead single from Nicks’s debut solo album Bella Donna. The track marked a powerful collaboration between two rock legends and served as the perfect
On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and